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Here's an extract from an interview with Chet on http://www.creepmachine.com/:

"The only number I ever paint is the number 5. This is what I consider a number that represents me spiritually. This was ‘revealed’ to me in a series of psychedelic experiences that I had when I was a young man. As far as the other symbols I use, I really don’t know what they mean. I try to paint intuitively and just go with my gut- it probably doesn’t sound as glamorous as some lofty explanation, but I use elements that I think look cool. I feel that the best thing I can do for my artwork is to stay out of the way and let my subconscious do the work. I think that approach puts me in touch with something deeper and more universal than I could consciously come up with."

I will look into some ideas relating to the number five. I imagine Chet's connection is probably more personal than general numerology, but looking into it might throw up some ideas. Also, the pages in his new book have page symbols. The symbol for 5 may be something I can incorporate. One point, since the interview, Chet's also painted the number 13. And this is my thirteenth post... weiiiiiiiiiird. Or not at all. More to come.