In the past week or so I borrowed two new suitcases and they're very exciting. Each of the borrowed suitcases has unique details that have greatly influenced their paintings. The one suitcase is probably from the late 1940-early 50s and includes two lock keys from a the Eagle lock company that was in business from 1833 to 1954 in Terryville, CT. I'm trying a more dynamic composition for this painting that emphasizes that unique keys.
The second suitcase is part of a fashionable line of luggage called Lady Baltimore. It also includes the information card of the suitcase's previous owner. I'm unsure as to how best emphasize this detail but if offers many possibilities and and obvious title for the work.
The Carnegie suitcase is continuing to be a struggle but it is coming along and just about finished.... I hope.