This painting was more or less a palette cleanser, since my paints were a right mess after doing some night paintings and using plenty of salt in the water. I was also exploring the idea of why the subject matters when doing art. Recently I developed several new themes such as the 68 stations of the Montreal Metro, the world inspired landscapes, and the abstract palette cleansers. It helps to have several themes in mind because it keeps things feeling fresh and always provides a new challenge. The location paintings demand an exacting standard of realism and faithfulness to the subject. The world inspired landscapes have a greater degree of freedom in colour and composition, but still have to deliver a concept. Abstract painting dispels all need for realism and concept, giving total freedom in colour and composition choice. I found over the years that the different styles reinforce one another. Through abstract painting I gain ideas and experiences that translate into location paintings, and quite often my abstracts incorporate elements of realism. Every artist is on their own journey! I am glad there are still a few people interested in reading about my artistic journey. Subject Matters, watercolour 9 x 12" watercolour paper, January 2022 (No. 2968a)
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