Illustration #1

This is probably the first full painting that I have even attempted since around grade nine art class. Working on it was an interesting experience. Probably similar to raising a child who grows up to be an idiot - You are sickened, but full of love at the same time.

I notice that, over their lifetime, most important painters produced a lot of crap that never made it into galleries but was probably essential to their development. So I'd better start getting the crap out of the way.

Unfortunately Van Gogh died at 37, so I've left it a bit late.