Thursday, September 02, 2010

Three paintings, one palette


Walls and How to Dissolve Them - Acrylic on 8" x 10" canvas panel, 2010



Red Sky - Acrylic, paper, gel medium on 8" x 10" canvas panel, 2010



Gathering - Acrylic on 8" x 10" canvas panel, 2010


A lot of times I'll just mix paint as I go. Today I pre-mixed some set colors - an orangey red, dark green, lime green and a cool gray. These paintings all have a different feel to them though they share the same palette. I think paintings have a strong personality and forceful will to become an individual. I may think I'm the one in control, but the reality is, the paint is the one that's calling the shots and guiding my hand.

No comments: