Subtle Direction?

I just got back from my studio after painting a new piece. I’ve noticed that my last few paintings have had a lighter, much more subtle palette. This certainly hasn’t been intentional and I don’t know what’s pushing it—perhaps it’s the change in seasons. Most of my work consists of deep rich color variations so I’m finding it surprising and in a way perplexing. I also used a much larger knife for the first time at 23 inches across. I’ll plan to take a picture soon and will be curious to read your thoughts. At least I’ve got a title for the painting, “Measured Air”. It is a very subtle piece, almost weightless in appearance.

In a previous post, I wrote a fun fact about me in that I destroy most of my work. Another fact about me is that I paint only at night. Some are surprised to know that I have never painted a piece in daylight hours—not a single one. I’ll post on the reasons why later, but I’m tired and time to go to bed.