Rainy days in July are such a gift. Especially when it's so cool you have the windows open and the smell of rain wafts into the studio, mixing with the quiet piano music of Satie, Chopin. I painted all day and finally finished these two pieces.

"Afternoon Sonata" has many layers. It took me on a wild ride as it morphed all over the place. I enjoy how it ended up.

Here is the other piece finished today.

" Soul of the Evening"

Wonderful to return to my studio after a couple of days kayaking in Missouri with Molly and Chico. Yesterday I spent all rainy day listening to piano music and painting vigorously.



One 4 foot square was nearing completion so I began a new piece. I wanted to really throw some paint around and be completely free without the careful contemplation that is sometimes required near the end.



This morning I came out and added some changes..... A soft yellow in the top portion and a few marks with black. Suddenly the painting feels finished. Thought I would blog a few minutes and let it rest.