This painting has such a long history underneath what you see.

It sat for a long time, feeling ugly and not quite connecting. I tried to add more to it, but it resisted for so long I had to let it rest untouched for a few months!
Much too long for my personal liking as I find the original intent and story gets lost over time.

Eventually it came out of the blue again and I felt the irresistable urge to cover up some (more than I'll like!) of my favourite parts I had originally thought was 'working'.

It truly was a lesson in surrender and a journey of introspection. I had been trying to push too much light into it, I was yearning for summer lights.

But now I can see it needed a touch of darkness, so that the glow in the sprinkle of cosmos-inspired light could shine through.