For sometime now I've had this urge to paint with oil. I was interested in the texture which can be created with a brush(s). My first thoughts were to paint a large enough canvas which I could use as a backdrop for some macro images. I got to really enjoy painting, mixing and creating different shades from scratch. I used 6 sample acrylic samples which had been sitting around for years. That was the starting point. The painting then became the way of connecting the squares together and filling in the spaces. I found the whole experience so relaxing. So much so, I've started another canvas.