“Graham, this is one of a set of three all on raw canvas, and yes part of a developmental process that I am following alongside other works and methods. I love Sandra Blow’s work, and she often used whole or part raw canvas allowing the liquid paint to soak into the cloth. (See Sandra Blow “Glad Ocean”) Helen Frankenthaler likewise, but I think she used dyes as well – something I’ve used and actually need to get back to.”
Footnote:
My approach to the physical act of painting always seems to be spontaneous, but as I practice I am aware that developmental processess that have become part of my approach are just “pulled in” to the spontaneous act.
Much of what I do is, I think, a visual response to non-visual sensory experiences – sound, touch and emotions generally. But the jury is still out……..it has to be!!
Diana May 2012

What a great question is that! It makes you stop for that precious moment to reflect on the questions you are trying to answer as you work. Thank you
We should all talk more about our work here – both how we do it and why we do it. Anyone want to put up a post about their work?
i felt my heart lift as I read this discussion.
You dug deep for the answer with the same skill and beauty that you create your art