Today I brought both pieces I have been working on to class and really felt drawn towards my painting. I wanted to address the background of the piece and began working with dark purples and black layering them little by little. As I worked, I saw shapes that needed to be created and brought out. As I worked I found that I knew exactly what colors needed to be used. I would struggle against it, thinking no I don't know if green is right with the other colors of the piece. However, the more I struggled against it, the more I knew I had to go with my instincts.
I used colored pencils and watercolor to layer and bring forward the richness of color that I desired from it. 
I was stunned by how slow the process was and felt like I hadn't accomplished much at the end of the class period. I also had a feeling of dissatisfaction with the piece. However, after hanging the piece and passing it at home I decided that I really do like what resulted and am excited to keep working on it. I also realized that the symbols that I had added were present in past pieces that I painted. One that I started before becoming pregnant, but finished after I had found out that I was. I think I'll do some more research into what the symbols are and could mean. 
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