The 8’ Salmons for the Bucksport, Maine mural inspired this quick dimension mural study that I may or may not use for the Monmouth mural next year. I find that when ideas pop into my head I NEED to make them real quickly, usually in one day, as to not get distracted or overthink my first thought. This has been an important growth in my studio practice over the past 10 years or so and has allowed for some great explorations of ideas!

I had already started a watercolor sketch for little fish and quickly constructed his dimensional self in one long studio day. .. . .. cut, prime, construct, and base coat. This allowed me to get right at painting the next morning and boy was it fun to make that watercolor sketch come to life!

Later that week I finessed the colors in the tail(s) and continue to fine tune the waves. This is where I try to NOT overwork as one could paint and change the color forever . .. . .. …. Know when to say STOP and enjoy the fruits of your labor- One can always make another to try another play on colors.