I am an artist, not a writer. My Intent is not to educate, enlighten or inspire but rather to clarify my motivations to myself. I find that when I write down the thoughts and reasons that I take certain paths, it helps me to avoid repeating the same mistakes over and over again. Let's face it, authentic work evolves through a series of mistakes, lessons learned and options eliminated.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Caruth
"Caruth" 29.5" x 35" polished cement and dry pigment on panel
I have be experimenting with rubbing thinned oil paint into the surface because dry pigments formulated to mix with cement are somewhat limited in color choices.
Hi Kelly. I think that I like the more varied palette and subtle color variations. I am concerned with surface and areas where oil is applied thickly does not polish to the patina that I like. I applied oil to this pice and several of the previous posts as well.
Wow, and wow! This group of recent postings are really wonderful. As people told you - powerful and emotional. The use of thinned oil paint also seems to offer the option of softer edges. I think you've got something good there. These are dynamite!!
Wow, really nice. How did the experiment turn out? Think you will be using oil paint more?
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly. I think that I like the more varied palette and subtle color variations. I am concerned with surface and areas where oil is applied thickly does not polish to the patina that I like. I applied oil to this pice and several of the previous posts as well.
ReplyDeleteWow, and wow! This group of recent postings are really wonderful. As people told you - powerful and emotional. The use of thinned oil paint also seems to offer the option of softer edges. I think you've got something good there. These are dynamite!!
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