In preparing works for a one-man show, I was pressuring myself to have every painting be about a "grand theme" and I was searching around for a subject. I was feeling almost as stressed as if I had a deadline for an illustration project.
This didn't make any sense. I finally had to stop and realize that it was OK to give myself the freedom to paint something beautiful. If I just relax and trust the process, the themes emerge and the art takes care of itself.
Additional images from PATHLESS
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Dear Michael!
Like many of your fans, I deeply admire your work and hold you and your artistry in the highest regard.
Thank you so much for sharing such personal experiences.
I would kindly ask you to consider, in posts like these, sending your fans a brief “hello” in a more personal way by sharing a photo from your office or a short handwritten note in your own hand.
With love and deep respect, your fan, Edward