I had fun overprinting my little Mari Lwyd lino block onto some circular Gel Plate monotypes. The monotypes were done using fruit nets and bubble wrap and Cranfield Safe-Wash relief inks mixed heavily with Extender. The three primary Process colours, overlaid, give a lovely range of secondary colours and tertiary tones. I was experimenting duringContinue reading “Green And Yellow Mari.”
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Pop!
Now that I’ve made the decision to go all Pop Art with the “Triples” paintings I’m working on, the work is going quickly. Using a black line in a comic book style really appeals to me. Loads more to do as there are 15 portraits in 5 paintings. I hope I don’t hit another creativeContinue reading “Pop!”
Pushing Through The Block.
I posted a couple of weeks ago about how I’d hit a creative block with my “Triples” paintings, I didn’t know which way to go with them. I had some really positive encouragement from other artists and after a lot of thought (well, agonising really) I told myself to stop being so precious and makeContinue reading “Pushing Through The Block.”
Hitting A Wall!
I’ve been working on and off with these 5 paintings for a few weeks and I’ve hit a brick wall with them! I deliberately set out to work from my imagination rather than from life, which is what I normally do. But I’m stuck – where to go with them now? Should I go representational?Continue reading “Hitting A Wall!”
Having A Rummage.
I was having a rummage through all my portfolios the other day, looking for something important that I never found – I’ve probably put it somewhere “safe” which means it’s on the other side of the Multiverse! But I discovered all sorts of things I’d forgotten about, including these 4 sheets of sturdy cotton ragContinue reading “Having A Rummage.”
Inspired By The Dinner Party: Hatshepsut
I’ve hit a creative block! It happens. I’ve found that a useful way to deal with it is to do some technical exercises in my sketchbooks until I’m unblocked. I was having a bit of a reminisce and remembered going to see Judy Chicago’s Dinner Party in London way back when. I can’t remember whereContinue reading “Inspired By The Dinner Party: Hatshepsut”
National Gallery On My Telly: 3.
Another drawing from Tuesday’s televised life drawing session from the National Gallery in London, drawn from my settee. These two models held a 20 minute pose which wasn’t long enough for me to get the basics of both of them. The lower one is lying in an awkward position on the lap and it was really difficultContinue reading “National Gallery On My Telly: 3.”
National Gallery On My Telly: 2.
Another drawing from last night’s televised life drawing session from the National Gallery in London, drawn from my settee, I could happily do this more often. This model held a 14 minute pose and I drew with conte crayons in black, sanguine and white into a spiral bound, A3, brown paper sketchbook. Working onto a light brownContinue reading “National Gallery On My Telly: 2.”
Triples: Blocks and Lines.
I added some juicy colours to my 5 paintings of “Triples”, blocking in tangerine and green, and did some more linear work on their facial features, building them up gradually. The idea came originally from the triple goddess of Celtic mythology, The Morrigan is one of her legends, but with a modern twist. I’m using Somerset paper (300 gsm, 56Continue reading “Triples: Blocks and Lines.”
Triples: Orange Snakey Bits.
Carrying on with my “Triples” paintings today, I’m trying to do a bit each day, working on all five. I’m painting onto large sheets of Somerset paper (300 gsm) with lovely deckled edges. I prepared the paper first with acrylic gesso to seal the surface and give it some extra strength. I’m not fussed aboutContinue reading “Triples: Orange Snakey Bits.”
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