Another co-created painting made with Kaj. We chose a spot at Wollaton Hall and worked together to paint on the same canvas. I find these exercises valuable because they encourage me to think about forms, movements and colour as extensions of my own emotions, rather than simply painting the view I see in front of me. I am also becoming more comfortable working intuitively. I particularly enjoy the collaborative aspect of the process- allowing another person to respond directly to my marks requires trust and a willingness to relinquish control, but I find that the work often becomes stronger because of it, and it's always interesting to see the resulting fusion of our mark-making.
