I began this work in 2011.
It changed numerous times until mid 2013 when I chose to do some line work on two of the panels.
That began as an exercise to free me up again with the brush. I had become blocked and things were not flowing as I would like.
I decided to paint lines across two panels just to see what it looked like and because the movement felt good to my hand.
After that layer had dried I applied Indigo abstractly with a palette knife for effect. The Birds were born and in flight!
I love it when an experimental technique works so well for a final finish. The outcome was NOT the purpose, the PROCESS was the goal and yet, here it is...complete. Another example to me of trusting each moment as it unfolds, not needing to know the destination, while remaining open to what reveals itself along the way.
I am happy to announce this Triptych has found it's new home here in Dallas in time for Christmas. It is in a beautiful new home with a lot of character and fabulous people. It joins other paintings in the collection with some reference to flight. I am so pleased all 3 panels are back together again! It took a few years to come together but it did!