I had an art teacher once that disdained painted edges on a painting. I’m not exactly sure why but I suspect it had something to do with the idea that whatever incidental paint or other material was left on the side of the panel or canvas was evidence of the process of making the painting.

While this is true, it just doesn’t work for me.

I’ve never been the type of artist to have a sketchbook practice.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had many sketchbooks in my practice over the years. The promise of creative possibilities was always there between the blank pages of every sketchbook I ever bought...crisp and clean and white. So lovely in its newness.