I think I was a little too cocky for my own good yesterday morning because last night was a complete disaster (hence, no update photo today). I made little headway and in point of fact, I think I might have pushed the piece backwards a bit. It was just one of those nights where nothing goes right from a technical perspective. So rather than moving forward with the piece, I ended up reworking an area of the canvas that was, for all intents and purposes, finished. Now, it is decidedly not finished. In all likelihood, I’ll need to spend a couple more hours on a section of the canvas that is maybe 3″ x 3″. Stupid, I know. And frustrating as all piss, let me tell you. But, it was my own fault. I should have left well enough alone.

In the end, I’m going to be smart about it. I have just decided right now that I should step back from that part of the painting tonight. I should focus on the hand and the other incomplete parts. If for nothing else than to save Will from my artist-induced rages that happen when things do not go well. I didn’t realize how freaking irritable I can be when I’ve had a bad session. Mind you, until recently, there was never really anyone around when I was working - save my cats. So really, this is all a new thing for me.

Then again, I think it’s perfectly reasonable to get annoyed when someone rolls their eyes at you. So maybe I’m a little justified.