Beki Borman

I do these experimental watercolors in between larger works.  I bounce back and forth between them, and it has become very important.  They are a free space, where I have no inhibitions, and just play.  Visually, I think they are very potent, and they have substance and content as well, but I do not stress about it while I make them.  I think there is often more “truth” to these, than any other work I do.  They give me a place to clear my head and loosen my approach.  They are perfect therapy.

I intend to post selected parts of my journal here, for the purpose of providing insight into what I do as well as what I read, who I follow, etc.  I hope I manage to keep up with it.  Journaling is a necessary thing for any art form, and I think it can be of great interest to those viewing art as well.  It is all about knowledge.

I am moving back to oil painting, and I am realizing how fun it is!  I had forgotten how rich and vibrant it can be.  It is also allowing me to work larger, which is doing all kinds of new things to the image!  I can’t wait to post more!