02.23.06
Time to kick into creative mode
In the photo below you’ll see my beloved Coke machine (circa 1951, Vendo 39 model) in which I store my paints. Well, the past months haven’t been to kind to the painting endeavor and I totally skipped out on a session last weekend. Well, in order to amend that situation, I opened ‘er up to take stock of what I need, turpentine, rags, and whatnot and when I did, it hit me…
Linseed oil. Ye gods I love that smell. The rich earthy aroma, mixed with the tang of turps simply transports me to another time and place. I could be 14 again- experiencing oil paint for the 1st time, I could be back in ancient Venice, studying with the Renaissance masters, back in the early 60’s with the Beat Generation (to whom I feel a kindred spirit), or 16 when I first experienced the subtle eroticism of having a girlfriend pose nude for me. Time to get reacquainted with an old friend. P.S. I know several readers will ask about the plants I keep, they are l-r: Basil, an orange tree, an avocado tree, parsley and other spices in the box and catnip on top of the Coke machine.
