For me, the creation of a work of art, through the medium of oil paint, is a never-ending joy. Technically, it can be a challenge but, it's also lots of fun! Art evolves, and this piece most certainly did that!
The original intention when I was painting "Can I Butt In?" was for it to be a serious, classical still life. But there was this little yellow ceramic pot sitting in my peripheral vision, with a happy face on it that kept enticing me to add it to the canvas. Giving in to its insistent nudge, I placed it in the center of the still life and couldn't stop smiling. It transformed the piece into a whimsical, fun-filled painting that I just loved. It speaks of silly moments and awkward situations and finds the humor in both.
That little ceramic pot is still sitting in my kitchen, calling to me!