This modest mixed media painting affirms for me that making art is as much fun as it is stressful.
mixed media 11x14 $275
Thursday, May 29, 2008
THE SURVIVOR
A few weeks ago I came across an old painting, a small, unsuccessful attempt at a collage, and immediately covered it with gesso. Afterwards I applied and blotted multiple layers of acrylic washes until I had a "background" that satisfied me. Then once again I began the mental search for a subject, and once again I settled upon a tree. The first rendering with charcoal and one color pastel was OK, but lacked oomph. It was improved with a lighter color on the foliage but still fell short, so I tried some oil pastels that resulted in disaster. My last act was to apply a turpentine wash which to my great surprise and satisfaction produced the image I was seeking.
This modest mixed media painting affirms for me that making art is as much fun as it is stressful.
mixed media 11x14 $275
This modest mixed media painting affirms for me that making art is as much fun as it is stressful.
mixed media 11x14 $275
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4 comments:
I like it. That is why I am not an artist. I don't need more stress in my life.
Rachelle
Cool stuff oh wise neighbor~!
I love that!
It always amazes me to hear the artist process.
In my projects..I always know what I want the outcome to look like. It's the 'my dad was an engineer' in me.
I just love that tree!
Ah Bill, I knew you could do it.
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