See Below

Below is my second submission for this project.

I finished painting on it for the most part two weeks ago and added some spirals the other night.

I've gotten so wrapped up in other endeavors that I almost forgot to keep true to my post. But nonetheless, in a fit of productivity and direction I stayed up too late and managed to resolve this piece.

I remember the night: I was tired but certain that I needed to work on this painting. I had started it a couple of nights before but it was in no way close to resolution. As I began to paint I made a couple of poor choices that made me feel that the night might be lost. But I kept on. An hour or two of small adjustments and lots of staring went on. As soon as I drew in the portraits I knew I had resolved the painting.

But then came the sense of loss after resolving.
A satisfaction of undefinable calm set-off with having said goodbye to a dear friend never to talk again. Left only to look at photographs and read old letters from now on.

I tired to revisit. I tried to tell myself that there was more to be done. I didn't want to let go. So one night after drinking with a friend and throwing darts I came home and stared and stared at the painting only to decide to paint five inconspicuous spirals towards the top and call it done.

Well, it is time to paint another one. Due in twenty days or so. It's my turn to pick the theme. I'll come up with something soon. This project is only beginning.

Goodnight,
Patrick