Fill in the Blank

January 31, 2025  •  Leave a Comment

To a painter, the canvas or paper is blank. It is a vast, open space filled with endless possibilities and potential. Now what? Creatives always have an image poised at the end of their brush. The imagination sees the image just before the brush touches the surface, usually accompanied by a hint of color. Then comes the point of no return, sometimes called No Going Back (NGB).

A blank canvas can be intimidating, yet exhilarating. It is both an opportunity and a challenge, demanding vision and courage. There is no map, no compass, no global positioning system guiding us to our destination. Yet, we feel satisfied, knowing the design idea is feasible and confident in our ability to accomplish the mission. I had this very thought as I prepared to paint Potato for the Fruit and Vegetable gallery.

Mmmm, I could start by painting the potato with an earth tone—maybe an ovoid shape with a rough brown skin texture. But then I paused. Was I truly at the point of NGB? I reconsidered, retraced my steps, and discarded my original brown potato idea. Instead, I created a painting bursting with beautiful blooms and their life-sustaining green leaves.

In creativity, the point of no return is not always final. Sometimes, it's an invitation to reimagine and embrace a new vision.

With appreciation to author Kelly Scott 44 of the Best Potato Recipes for inspiration.

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Peace and love. Russ Myers

myersbrothersart.com

  


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