I love the fast gesture mark. I strive to make my paintings look effortless, as if they emerged complete from my head, which they didn't, of course. I spend long hours taking chances and in the process risk disaster. If strokes turn out to be wrong and indecisive, I get out the gesso and start again. This may take several tries but I keep going until I get the offending section right. Colors and shapes will change many times during a painting session. When everything works well together I know the painting is finished.

-Carolyn J. Faseler