Unfinished Business

I debated whether or not to post this...

it's every bit unfinished business.

I have a painting in progress. ALMOST finished.

The edges are painted, so I won't need to frame it.

It will go on this wall opposite the fireplace.

For now, it's just propped on the old chest.

I wanted something large and modern, 

neutral and textural, with industrial elements.

I wanted to include elements like 
this piece of copper braided wire, which was 
a gift from my friend Michael decades ago. 

Hi, Michael. :)

I wanted elements like this piece of found steel, 

which is attached with used vintage upholstery tacks.

I wanted elements like this old

erector set piece:

I was thinking about creating such a painting...

and then I realized I already had it. 

But it was painted in very bold colors.

I had intended to paint over it for years. 

Until yesterday, it was leaning against the wall 

with a stack of more old work. I sometimes 

recycle old canvases of my own work. 

I nabbed it and grabbed a brush and

a pot of white paint and went to work.

I covered much of the canvas in creamy off-white,

and left some small bits of color in certain spots.

I love it when you find it in the middle of

a very neutral piece of work. It's like a surprise

you won't find unless you look very closely.

I kept some details I liked, and got rid of others.

It's altogether different - simpler. Just what I

was going for. Though, I'm not sure it's quite finished.

I may add one more found object focal point

in the center...since I removed one from

it before I began repainting. It will be neutral.

Most likely, it will be rusty. I'll show you later

when I have better light. And when I finish

one more thing...the $5 French chair.

Did you notice some of it has one coat

of French Linen ASCP? I just got it.

LOVE that color - perfectly greige.

It looks great with my lighter greige walls.

And since I like plain and simple, I'll probably just

repeat the drop cloth thing I have going on the cushion.

I also plan to try to recreate the look of the deconstructed

Martha Washington chair - after I got her undressed, 

I liked the way she looked. Instead of recovering her, I

left her naked in the living room. Poor girl. If I looked that

great in my undies, I'd walk around in the living room, too.

So there you have it; 

my current state of unfinished business.

I suppose on this earth, I will 
always have unfinished business. 

But the most important business 
in the world has been finished, 
and for that I am truly thankful. 

I'd love to hear your thoughts and

always welcome your suggestions.

Word for the Day:

John 19:30

When Jesus had received 

the sour wine, he said, 

“It is finished,” 

and he bowed his head 

and gave up his spirit. 

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