One of the most difficult things for me to do, is to leave a painting simple. It is as if I need to prove that I’ve put a lot of work into a painting in order for it to have value. Of course the value is in the ease in which the painting is able to communicate its message. 
The same goes for all forms of art, when I think about it. For instance Morey & Feldman’s “Someday My Prince Will Come” Music and Lyrics that translate easily into many interpretive music styles, because of its seeming simplicity.
Hi Bob,
Yes you are right…I know what you mean about feeling like you are not done yet, if the painting is simple….I also feel this from time to time. But I am finding that I enjoy the simple ones more and more…you are right, it’s all about communicating that message.
Hi Sally
Keeping it simple is metaphor for life.
Bob,
Nice one!!
Sunil
Hi Sunil
Thanks. I’ve been very busy and have not had much time to blog. Hope to get back on track next.
The funny thing is that my paintings always tend to be simple, and part of me thinks that maybe I should try more complex pieces. But I also think that sticking to the basics is what makes me stand out out of the crowd sometimes.
Hi Surrealmuse
I think about hearing Miles Davis’ “So What” for the first time, very simple or Beethoven’s’ 9th. Better yet for me a painting by Modigliani.