I made a big decision that might not work. When I opened the cellophane and unwrapped the canvas, I didn’t notice it at first, but once I began painting it became more obvious. There was a defect in the weave of the cotton canvas and with paint settling into the crevices, it became more difficult for me to overlook. So I decided to try an experiment. I squeezed big lumps of white paint onto my palette, and using a palette knife, began to apply the paint thickly to the canvas near where the problem is. Then I feathered out the paint to the edges of some of the petals it will be affecting. Now, it will have to dry for quite a few days before I can return to the painting. I don’t know if I’ll like the outcome, but I’m curious to see what it looks like once I return to the work. It’s just another challenge to work with.

These daily studio notes lead toward my 2026 solo exhibitions in New York City and  Poughkeepsie, NY.