Above: beginnings of a 30 x 40" canvasThe reason you haven’t seen much new work here on my blog lately is due to the fact that I’ve been working on five new paintings simultaneously, with more to come as soon as I get these under control. Additionally, between my day job, band rehearsals/performances, and social obligations, squeezing in time to craft these multi-layered mixed media pieces can be tricky. This very process-oriented method takes time- building up collage materials, gesso, glue, washes of paint, and more acrylic to create the finished product. While there is some general planning involved in working this way, I like to allow them time to develop- making a few at a time allows time for layers to dry, for future direction to formulate on one while I work on the others. I’m not really in a hurry...
So here’s a little tour of my progress:
Here, 2 smaller canvases on the easel next to a larger one on the table- after collaged canvas & gesso applied. Beyond the easel, "July" and "August" hang on the wall in a more finished state...
Below: "Fox and Hare" taking shape on the table next to the smaller, less finished "Secret Marriage"
Below: "Secret Marriage" dries on the easel after more collage work.
..."Fox and Hare" dries on the easel after more collage work...
Below: detail of "Fox and Hare".
Below: "Summer Grass" gets a base coat of green after collage work/glue drawing.
..."Summer Grass" much further along after more collage and painting
Below: "Summer Grass" in different lighting to better illustrate it's layered surface texture.
3 comments:
Five at once, especially at that size, seems like quite the undertaking. Good luck with it!
Naaaa- only one big one... the others are smaller
Interesting method of construction. I like the textures going on.
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