Painted Abstract Jacket

Painted Abstract Jacket - A Used Jacket

Painted abstract jacket.

I went shopping at a second hand store a couple of years ago.

I did not have anything in particular that I wanted to purchase.

I was mainly going to browse, and if anything happened to catch my eye, I would buy it.

I love jackets. All kinds.

This was a section I definitely had to look through.

As I did, I came across a brown, lightweight, cotton, button-up jacket.

I liked the jacket in its original state, but I thought I may be able to make it stand out just a little more.

Jacket before being painted.

Jacket after being painted.

I thought about many colors that I could paint the jacket.

I didn't think it would look good painted multiple colors.

One color should work nicely.

As I was envisioning what color would flatter the jacket the most, white came before me.

Even so, I had my doubts.

"White is so plain.", I thought.

How can this color add to the look of the jacket?

Before.

After.

As I was painting, the paint was not going on smoothly, and the strokes were splotchy.

This was not my intent, but I liked it.

I liked that it was imperfect. Uneven strokes. A little messy.

I thought it made for a really cool design.

And, good call on the white.

I don't believe any other color would have shown the faulty strokes as nicely.

This is a jacket that I would definitely wear.

Before.

After.

Painting, in general, requires a certain stillness. I guess this is true with any craft.

I was not on the phone, checking social media, or laughing and talking with others while painting.

I was outside, listening to the wind, and my thoughts.

I was creating in the quietness.

I was focused on the task at hand.

I am an introvert at heart, so I was in my zone.

I appreciate being alone.

It's a time of refreshment for me.

I receive clarity.

Peace and tranquility.

Restoration.

I'm in a place where I can take risks, yet have no fear of making a mistake.

Most of all, it's so much fun. I can't believe I get to do this.

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