This is the result of a walk along the Cook River. The wattles are in bloom and although I had to omit them from this sketch, they were magnificent in their yellow powdery abundance.
Today, I went to the Dawn Fraser pool in Balmain and enjoyed the sight of sailing boats moored. The Harbour sparkled and it was an idyllic hour of sketching for me.
This made me reflect on the reasons why I paint. I paint because I enjoy the process and have this need to convey the beauties that I felt and saw. If somebody else agrees with my vision and it gives them pleasure, that's a bonus.
Of course as I'm prolific, there is a need to get rid of paintings. This I do by giving them away or selling them in an exhibition or other forum. Luckily I don't have a financial need to sell art as I can't think of a career more tenuous. Worse, I'd have to churn out popular paintings that sell and cannot experiment with subjects or techniques whatever takes my fancy.
