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"Temporary Captivity" - mixed media on wood panel, 18" x 11" x .25".  Ready to hang (back has pre-wired for hanging).  Available here and at Artfinder.

​It isn't necessary that you leave home.  Sit at your desk and listen.  Don't even listen, just wait.  Don't wait, be still and listen,  The whole world will offer itself to you. FRANZ KAFKA

And so we sit and wait and listen.  The whole world unfolds within the walls of our home, the sidewalks of our neighborhood and the paints in the studio.  The pace of life has slowed to a place of near relief.  There is nothing we must do and nowhere we must go.

​All you need is a little space and a little time -- a place to work, and some time to do it; a little self-imposed solitude and temporary captivity.  AUSTIN KLEON, Steal Like an Artist

The studio has become our playground during this time. Music, color, endless hours, romping cats and a slightly) destructive chihuahua.  What else could we need?  Oh yes, coffee. :)

Temporary Captivity

About the painting:  wood panel gesso'd in gray scale to define large shapes.  Layers of thickly applied acrylic paint and acrylic paint mixed with gesso.  Oil pastel to finish.  Tools include rubber wedge, brush, paper towel and fingers. 
6 Comments
Dotty Seiter - 6 years ago
Jen, the linear diagonal energy in Temporary Captivity calls out strongly here. Maybe some of it will infuse me. My own personal temporary captivity has me NEEDING relief, not FEELING it! Restless! Plus, I think I need to do something to shake up my studio. There's some kinda weird energy going on—when I get near the open door its as though my study and I are magnets that are repelling each other. We have social distancing going on!!!
jen - 6 years ago
Dotty! The "linear diagonal energy" is a Rutenberg phenomenon, which I am determined to get under my belt. :)

I think many are needing relief and feeling restless. Fortunately, the studio still calms my spirit! Plus, the dog likes to cause a ruckus in there, which makes me laugh!
Carl - 6 years ago
A slower pace of life, forced ok that’s true but slower and more reflective. Art supplies and music and space. I’ll make the best of it!!
jen - 6 years ago
Carl! Yes! Loving the slower pace...making the best of it is what artists do!!!
Carol Edan - 6 years ago
"There is nothing we must do and nowhere we must go." That sums it up.... like living in a surreal world. Hard for my head to deal with sometimes. Love the positive feel ant the anchor of the two parallels on the side, sort of keeping us grounded.
jen - 6 years ago
Carol! Surreal is right! Trying not to dwell on it too much over here...keeping hands and mind busy. Thanks so much for your feedback - staying grounded right now is important!!!

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