I have to admit it: I am totally hooked on acrylics! I am also hooked on negative painting!
Here are three paintings I have done in the past two weeks:
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| "The Dancers Below the Surface" | | |
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This 12" x 16" painting on canvas went through many transformations. I started with reds and oranges and ended up with these muted blues.
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| "Shimmer on the Pond" |
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As you can see, I have also developed an obsession with leaves and water:-) This 9"x 12" acrylic painting is on a cradled gessobord made by the Ampersand company.
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| "The Last Waltz" |
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This 3rd acrylic painting is 8" x 10" and is on Claybord by Ampersand. This glass-like surface does not photograph well; in real life, it has a wonderful glossy surface. It requires getting used to, but it is wonderfully different.
I love to experiment and the last few weeks I have felt so energized by my new journey with acrylic paints. I hope that you will like these paintings.
I hope that you are all enjoying these summer days.
Christiane, these are all so beautiful! I love the blue in the top two. I hope you will be doing more leaves in water!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Theresa. I really appreciate the feedback. These paintings are done from imagination and without any preliminary drawing - I am usually so structured:-)
DeleteThese look like fun - it's good to experiment, especially when they turn out well! I like the Ampersand - no frame required. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteI do like to experiment a bit too much:-) The smaller painting is on a flat Ampersand panel and not cradled like the other. I know that my framer can build a cradle for it - since the flat panel is cheaper than the cradled panel, I can experiment more freely and then spend the extra only for the "keepers":-).
DeleteYour acrylic paintings are lovely...I particularly like your brush stroking - very impressionistic, I think. I still struggle with acrylics and admire your ability to control them. I am addicted to negative painting, however and your technique is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBarb, your work is always so flawless and inspiring, that I have a hard time imagining you struggling with any medium! I certainly understand the negative painting addiction, though: I literally dream about it:-)
DeleteThank you very much for your encouragement, Barb. It means a lot to me.
Don't you just love where experimentation can take you ? This new series is wonderful, love the fluid feel and the colours are wonderful. Great works all.
ReplyDeleteHi, Bren. I am very pleased that you like this new series. I get bored unless I try something new:-)
DeleteYour work always fascinates me with all its beautiful textures!
Take care and good luck with all your art fairs.
Beautiful colours! Seems we both have aquatic scenes on the brain!:)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Colleen. I like your mermaid!
DeleteBeautiful, fluid and almost dreamy. I recently got together some acrylics and these have inspired me to have a go, if I can put the watercolours away!! Really love these paintings. Well done!!
ReplyDeleteKev, I am pleased that you like these paintings. Your watercolours are beautiful, so please don't put them away.However, do give painting with acrylic a try. It's a lot more forgiving that watercolour and it's a lot of fun. I will keep an eye on your blog to see if you decide to try it.
DeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rafael.
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