In Between the Spark and the Rendition

One of the best places to be is that moment when you get the spark to create something new. It is a moment that can wake you up in the middle of the night, loudly, or, more often, is affected by a series of colors, one moving into the next. Here lie three canvases, and they have an inspired thought, just waiting. They lie in between the planted seed of inspiration and the actual effort of employing pencil, charcoal, and paint. No sketch, just pictures flying through my head with possibilities of color harmonies, line and design.

​They are small, 6" x 12", and I am painting them for a show that will be at Fulton Crossing in May. I am very enthused to get a start on them, but have to attend to some business before. However, after reading Annie Leibovitz's quote, I believe that they are just where they should be, ready, until I have cleared the way for full attention and the delight of painting them.
- Jill Keller Peters