by Bobi Leutschaft Poitras

I painted the background blue on this canvas months ago.  I put it away at that point because it wasn’t clear to me what I wanted add.  Two weeks ago I took it out and put in the shadows. Then I was stuck again.  

What really happened was that I became afraid of ruining it, which happens to me often.  Last week I steeled myself and decided I would just go for it.  I added the lighter blue streaks and then, reluctantly, the red.  I loved it!  

After tweaking it until I was satisfied, I posted it on Facebook.  It sold within a couple of hours – first painting I’ve ever sold straight off the easel.  Now to varnish and keep it safe until delivery…

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