"The Simple Truth, Western Estate View"

Semi Abstract Lay Lines

Ley lines are straight alignments drawn between various historic structures, prehistoric sites and prominent landmarks. This is one of those paintings that I started with the intention of only being super loose. What are the consequences of total aesthetic indifference?... [sounds like a jeopardy answer] “What are the consequences of total aesthetic indifference…..Alex”.

It's one of the first paintings I started in my new studio back in 2021. Since 2021 I've been reaching for this really raw, rough style. The idea that I have, and what I'm looking for, is to get that raw sketchy feel from a canvas. Sometimes I find myself working on some sketches for days and because it's on paper there tends to be this unfettered, almost hedonistic approach to the finished product.

It's almost as if because it's on paper it gives you the feeling of “this doesn't matter”, so I can do whatever I want with it. That's the feeling I'm going for because it produces the most passion, in my experience. More natural brushstrokes are brought out, raw feelings of angst possibly, and I am apt to try new things and push my art just a little further.

So, the idea was to get that effect regularly on a canvas, and this painting is one of those attempts that succeeded. At first, I hated it, and much like God, it repented me that I had even started it. As with many paintings I thought this is going to turn out like sh-t, how am I going to make this work, I'm going to have to sand over everything and start again.

Nevertheless, just as I have explained, it became more and more of a piece that I cared very little about messing up that it gained increased attention and added momentum with every brush stroke that I added over the years. I can honestly say I worked on this piece for about 2 years and am very satisfied with it now.

It's going to take one hell of a framer to satisfy the owner but when they do I believe they'll have a masterpiece on their hands. The title falls in line with excellency and the subject matter is God, Man, and Women focused. I am starting to see that the floating cubical structures are the “thought” of a suitable partner (a woman).