Here I am in my zone. I’ve determined that I will create a graphite drawing and a monochromatic painting of what I will call the Gears of Time. I’m working here on some sketches. I’m trying to capture the age of old “father time” surrounded by different gears that grind slow but sure.

There will be faces of clocks that are all set at a minute to midnight when (perhaps) time shall be no more.

It’s driving me wild thinking about it. For some time now, I have been creating it in my mind.

I am one of those type of artists that demands perfection. Some artist have said that I lose my artistic freedom being so restrictive, but I personally disagree. I feel it is depends upon the particular painting and composition that I select to paint. This particular subject and composition will only be done with determined, well thought out planning and accuracy. If not it will not work. Trust me. I know.

Below is a working sketch of the right hand of “father time,” the main focus of the drawing and painting I intend to create. This is about the third time I have attempted to get the hand correct. It may not be totally correct as of yet, but it is finally acceptable enough to feel I can make the next drawing the final drawing. It all depends on how well I can continue enough to portray the other hand and the left foot which will be resting on another clock.