Some paintings begin with intention. Something Loosely Held began with an afternoon. One of six small panels I gave myself between projects -- no plan, no pressure, just the pleasure of moving paint. I didn't have time to start anything larger before leaving for New Zealand, so these were my way of staying in the studio a little longer.

It's a painting for a calm corner of a room you actually spend time in.

Acrylic on birch panel, 12 × 12 inches, framed in natural wood. $350, includes frame.