Another in this series of impasto pieces. I am really liking this technique. I have to be extremely fast with the knife and will usually go through the image several times before I get it right. I drew a similarity to chinese calligraphy in my head the other night because its a similar system. I have to do the entire image right. if I don’t, I have to start over. the entire piece is so related that any hesitation or mistake shows instantly.
This is both very satisfying and very frustrating at the same time. I love when the image finally appears but I go through many versions before the final and sometimes I have to make a decision on a reasonable version because it isn’t quite good enough. I have to gamble that eventually the right version will come through. It does pay off. I love the frenetic energy that comes through in these pieces. I enjoy the challenge and the sculptural aspects.
Anyway, this is from a quick sketch that I did and then almost threw out because I didn’t like it. Liam was really upset that the original sketch was almost destroyed in artistic pique so after the last image I thought it would translate nicely into this medium. plus it doesn’t have charcoal footprints all over it.
Jennie's Palette 
Hi Jenny,
Your new blog is easier to read (on white).
I am sure people will follow your trail as you throw enough crumbs to keep us fed. LOL
I love “Running” and love this technique. Saw one today at the Belgrave show and had me thinking about having a play this week. I will post on mu blog for you to see how i go.
Anyway great to read your posts and best of Luck with wordpress ans less fristration 🙂
Thanks Kayleen, I think its easier to read too 😀 definitely easier to write in.
I am really enjoying this technique, its so sculptural and loose – its fun to try to capture the essence in a few lines