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With this painting I was just experimenting with surfaces. I'd made the canvas very 'textured' with layers of paint and medium, just playing with how one of the sunsets would look. I think I still prefer a nice smooth surface for the sunsets, or for plein air as well. This is kind of fun with contemporary subjects, or something kind of abstract, but I think it makes a person confused as to what they're supposed to be looking at. Maybe. I must say that the camera exaggerates the texture. In person it's less defined. I think this will be NFS, and I'll hold it out for my Open Studio Tour in July. Hope you all had a nice weekend - it was perfect weather here in New England!
With this painting I was just experimenting with surfaces. I'd made the canvas very 'textured' with layers of paint and medium, just playing with how one of the sunsets would look. I think I still prefer a nice smooth surface for the sunsets, or for plein air as well. This is kind of fun with contemporary subjects, or something kind of abstract, but I think it makes a person confused as to what they're supposed to be looking at. Maybe. I must say that the camera exaggerates the texture. In person it's less defined. I think this will be NFS, and I'll hold it out for my Open Studio Tour in July. Hope you all had a nice weekend - it was perfect weather here in New England!
Cool texture... really adds another dimension to your image. FYI, gave you 5 stars on the vote for the next Daily Painter poll.
ReplyDeleteI tried this, too. I found that while I liked the texture, for landscapes I turned the board so that the texture was more horizontal. Mad it a little less visual, but still part of the piece. Love the paintings.
ReplyDeleteWell, personally, I LOVE the texture. I started doing textured surfaces like this with my pastels (really ate up the chalks!) before I got involved with collage. Textured surfaces can be so exciting and I love seeing you experiment with this.
ReplyDeleteKelley, Beautiful clouds, so serene, and peaceful!
ReplyDeleteHey Kelley! I saw that you made it to the top 20 in the DP contest and I wanted to congratulate you!
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