Tuesday Afternoon
mixed media on wood/digital
2011/2024
I first painted Tuesday Afternoon back in 2011 using a graphite under-drawing on a wood panel, crumbled tissue paper, powdered pigments, walnut oil, and some final touches in traditional oils. It is inspired by both the Moody Blues song of the same name, and my oldest son who was nearing adulthood at the time. It can be hard to let go of our children and let them grow up, but I wanted my son to find the path that led him to his greatest happiness. I am likewise happy to report today that he seems well "on his way".
The original still hangs in my dining room, and probably always will. But recently, I decided to give the painting a slight rework digitally, refining his hairline and some branches on the trees using an oil brush in Sketchbook Pro. Someday, I'll take the painting off the wall and rework it manually, but for now, I just love gazing at it and imagining all the new adventures my son will embark on.