Last night, on May 4th, 2017, I was on my way to a classical still life. As I laid down the initial sketch and colors, I found the painting already interesting even before the form and volume definition, before the light and dark contrast. I decided to take a new direction. I let the painting have its way. I have tried cubism and abstract art in the past, but last night was the very first time, I was able to step back, look at what I did, and decide it was worthwhile.