My Return to Painting (a preview)
I stopped painting for seven years. Not completely sure why.
This doesn't mean that I've slowed down as an artist: making animated videos, music, NFTs, writing, and even doing the occasional sketch. I've kept busy.
But no painting. I think one reason was logistics. Another was aesthetics - my studio was looking less like a studio and more like a storage space. And the easel in the corner kept mocking me so eventually I took it down.
Anyways this all changed this fall when I decided to make my way outside again and start painting. And I've got a lot of work to show for it so far, which I will be posting here very soon. But first I wanted to share with you some old unfinished work that I've unearthed recently, as a way of anticipation for the newer work to come.
Beautiful Librarian
Done in pencil on 16 x 20" flat board canvas, with some oil wash, but I think I will finish it in acrylic.
Recently added the cat and the mouse, barely visible.
BOOKSTORE SERIES
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.storymusicart.com/uploads/1/3/9/3/13938485/bookstore2.jpg)
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.storymusicart.com/uploads/1/3/9/3/13938485/bookstore1.jpg)
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.storymusicart.com/uploads/1/3/9/3/13938485/bookstore3.jpg)
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://www.storymusicart.com/uploads/1/3/9/3/13938485/bookstore4.jpg)
These paintings go back as far as 1999. I'm definitely going to finish the librarian, and as far as the bookstore series, I plan to incorporate that into a larger piece. If you want to find out more check in at my new website. Thanks for your attention and have a wonderful day!
Writing and images by Greg McCann, the author of this post and owner of this Steemit Channel. To view more of my work, please visit www.fireawaymarmot.com.