How do you know, as an artist, when a painting is done? That extra detail or stroke of the brush: is it the frosting on the cake, or a bridge too far? I reflect on the stages of making art — confidence through doubt through a sense of triumph, and then a critical reassessment — and consider the risks of being too ‘tight’ and too ‘loose’. Have a listen.
Episode illustration: A painting in its very early stages, propped on the easel of a pochade (sketch) box.