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| THE CLAN #11
Well, maybe not Waldo, but can you find my Clan in this painting? This is an abstract painting as opposed to a non-representational painting, because the shapes are abstracted from my original image. This is the only way I can successfully create what appears to be no recognizable subject. I have to start with something. This way, I can design my shapes, create a value plan, decide what textural materials I wish to work with, pick a limited palette and then see what develops. There are still plenty of surprises but I having so many things already decided leaves my mind free to focus on what is happening on the page as I execute my plan.
This painting was based on an idea in Mary Todd Beam's book Discover Your Creative Self. I love this book because something interesting always happens but my work looks nothing like hers. This painting has some aluminum foil collage with soft gel medium, some coarse salt and I used Dr. Ph Martin's Hydrus liquid watercolor paint mixed with Golden's GAC 200. I was able to get gorgeous transparent glazes with this method that will stick to aluminum foil as well as the gel medium.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
WHERE'S WALDO?
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7 comments:
Wow, Myrna! Nope, I cannot see the Clan at all here. Also surprised to note that you used foil. What a fabulous effect you got!
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I love love love this painting...a feel of Virginia Cobb and, Mary Todd Beam, but with your own style. I was blessed to have them both as teachers, I would love to add you to that list someday.
I can't see the clan, but I love this painting!
I think I can "find" two or three of them. LOL I love the colors and texture in this painting. I've really been enjoying "The Clan" series.
You've got me guessing on this one and I love it! Great shapes and colors. Your work is never boring, that's for sure.
Though I cannot figure out what you drew in the picture, I felt the colors are mixed well.
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