Ages ago I was trying to master the art of painting loosely and quickly, and I created this painting. I felt it was a failure and I (edit: thought I had) destroyed it, using the paper for testing colours and so forth. Clearly, I took a photograph of it but now the more I look at it the more I like it. Even though it was an unfinished work and far from perfect—the stems in the vase are just not right—there is something about it. I think it's the light, the simplicity of it.
Moral of this story is clear, and I shall remember it - hang onto what I perceive as failed paintings for some time. Since first posting this, I found the below painting which I thought I had destroyed, in the bottom of a drawer under a load of other art stuff. I have rescued it. Will I add to it? I don't know but until then it is saved. I don't know what paint brand I used but I suspect it is Mijello Mission Gold due to its 'in your face' vibrancy.
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