When life gives you lemons, draw them, 11 x 14 inches dry pastels, graphite on paper

"When life gives you lemons, draw them." (Nikki)

"Color! What a deep and mysterious language." (Paul Gauguin)

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Breakthrough: a sneak peek

October 1, 2009


 

Breakthrough, left side of 2 vertical pieces, each 48 x 11 x 3 inches canvas strips over gallery wrapped canvas, acrylics, glazes

Breakthrough, left side detail of 2 vertical pieces, each 48 x 11 x 3 inches, canvas strips over a gallery wrapped stretcher frame. A number of things have been tried over the 4″ pieces of canvas woven across the frame; colors upon colors: scarlet, yellow, purple, blues, black… crackle glaze, burnt umber wash, sanding, peeling the paint, and an overall coat of white.

Breakthrough, canvas strips, phase 01 detail, 2 vertical pieces, each 48 x 11 x 3 inches There are so many competitions and exhibitions to look forward to in the new year, and I’d much rather be painting all day, but there are deadlines to meet. I’m anxious to post something though, because it’s been a while. I have been working, but in a non-linear habit, even more than usual. The results of about 5 projects are still unresolved, but I’ve learned to trust that plugging away at work continually, eventually it all comes together. Just try and aniticipate when!  With only a few minutes to spare now and then off the computer,  this two-part piece is the ideal thing to work on. Sometimes an idea goes off  in a direction of its own and it’s not always agreeable to the initial plan, but I’m not as concerned about when it comes together. I only trust that it will.

 

Categories: abstract, acrylic painting, experimental | 1 Comment »

One Response to “Breakthrough: a sneak peek”

  1. Virginia Wieringa Says:
    October 2nd, 2009 at 11:06

    Intriguing.

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