Oil painting

I rarely begin a painting with a specific idea in mind.  At first, I just lay on a transparent base of color as a foundation for what follows.  As the painting evolves, I must look at the canvas for long periods of time. 

I am particularly fascinated by vibrant colors and their not-so-apparent relationships to each other.  I also enjoy both the visual and physical qualities inherent in oil painting—I don’t mind wearing a little bit of the work-in-progress