This question from Rachel

[laur...@lauraleekharris.com]

Hey my name is Rachel. I'm from Ms. Capelet's class. I tried to join
the google group but it wouldn't work so I'm just sending an E-mail. I
was just wondering do you ever feel constricted by painting only on
wood?

[laur...@lauraleekharris.com]

Hi Rachel,
Are we related? Just kidding. Do I ever feel constricted by painting
on wood? I would have thought I would have by now, just geared the
way I typically am and the length of time I’ve been working on this
medium: 12 years; because I love spontaneity, I need constant change
and I hate doing anything the same way twice. I hate ruts and I get
bored far too easily for someone of 52 years of age. So to answer
your question; No, I actually don’t, and I think it’s because I never
quite know what is going to come out, unlike most types of art that is
planned way too far ahead or is a reinterpretation of a landscape,
fruitscape, body part etc...not that there’s anything wrong with that,
and sometimes I like to get back into that mode just to dip my hand
back in, but I always find wood challenging from the perspective that
each one is different, just like us. That each one I find to be a
subconscious journey into my mind and I’m always incredibly amazed at
what the Creator’s meaning is, because the art is not just a painting,
but goes deeper for me, like a guided journey of revelation. So how
could I feel constricted by that? I love not knowing the outcome. I
love surprises. I guess at this time, it’s good to point out that the
support material is not just the support, but the media, the subject,
the background and my muse.
Thank you Rachel for your insightful question.
I look forward to meeting you Thursday,
LauraLee.