VARNISH

Putting a gloss on things often makes them appear better, and my paintings are no diferent. I set about varnishing some of my works today and found the feeling, the emotion, the release of pent up energy, is the same as when painting. That was an interesting discovery. It seems that any art activity is what I need to do now each and every day. Even if only for an hour or so. The good thing about now having a studio is I can get away from the world and inbetween painting I can read a book or even meditate. Today I meditated. It was like old times. I may return at some point to the place that got me meditating in the first place, although it may be for a diferent reason now. In my meditations I "saw" a piece of jewellry which is worn on the forehead and resembles a kind of upside down fluer de lys. I could feel it. Just like old times, so I havent completely lost the touch.

Anyway, back to varnish.................... I cant believe just how much better it makes the paint look. Even the black and whites just look blacker and whiter. Fabulous. I have posted a couple of pics here but dont know if the camera does it justice or not. Still, its evidence of work done.

So, I think thats all for now, oh, I tried phoning that gallery again today, but yet again got their answerphone.

Im also still waiting for those other phone calls.

Im starting not to care.

OK, I think thats all I have to say right now so I will say good bye and remind you all to offer Love in place of Hate. Give Love a Chance.