Today's painting has been very difficult to photograph as it is so high key, but I believe I have got very close to the actual colours.
The execution has been very similar to the two previous paintings with fabric and modeling paste applied, followed by a coat of acrylic gesso before applying several layers of paint, building up the colours.
Today's mixed media technique that I wanted to focus on is the drawing/writing on top of the paint, not something that I am used to doing at all, it feels rather alien to me. I set the charcoal with fixative and can seal the entire painting with varnish if desired.
Apparently, there are mediums available that facilitate applying dry media on top of acrylic paints, so I will get some and try it out as I would like to be able to draw on top with pastels as well as charcoal.
14 comments:
Very interesting techniques!!! Visited your site and loved the abstract landscapes!!!
Thanks so much Carol!
Love it! You are talented!
Aw, thank you Andersson Blue!
Very nice. I struggle with high key paintings, something I need to work on, so admire this one.
So do I, Anne, it is good to work at something that is difficult. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog, Rolina. I love your work!
Thanks Claire - I am enjoying "meeting" new artists!
COOL COLORS!
Thanks Sue!
I'm really enjoying your series. Thanks
I love the writing, very subtle!!
Thanks April!
Thank Kathy, text has to be subtle otherwise it dominates the work, I feel.
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