Some new thingies
August 28, 2016
“New beginning” Acrylic, inks, gels and pastes on stretched canvas. 17½” x 23½” x ½” Close up of texture. “Going for a walk” Acrylics on stretched canvas 20″ x 16″ x ½” Close up of texture:
Tag: Textured Paintings
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August 18, 2016
I was moving things around over the weekend and ‘accidentally’ stacked my latest large painting the wrong way up. When I stood back and looked at it, I realised that it is far more dynamic this way up and has more sense of presence. There is something almost cathedral in the illusion of space. … More And flip …
Untitled – August 2016
August 13, 2016
I am going to stop now … quite happy with it on the wall. 120cm x 100cm x 4cm Acrylic, inks, pastes and gels (for texture) on stretched canvas. Below to show room view …
Doodling
July 30, 2016
“In the field” 10″ x 8″ Acrylics, Inks, collage, gels, gold foil on acrylic canvas board/panel. Close ups of texture: I’ve been in a bit of the creative doldrums since I returned from South Africa, artistically speaking. Pottering about with clay hasn’t really helped, it’s just made me work small and that’s not what … More Doodling
Collage on panel
May 16, 2016
“Big sky and windmill” 10″ x 8″ Acrylics, Inks, found collage materials (for the foreground) on acrylic canvas board. Close up: This is very much a bit of whimsy. I will not be posting on here for a few weeks, as I’m going to be in South Africa soon for a short holiday, visiting friends … More Collage on panel
Collage on paper
May 12, 2016
“Field study” 15 ½” 10 ½” Acrylics, inks, found objects (threads), aluminium foil and gels on acrylic paper. Close ups of texture: The rape seed fields are now turning a glorious golden / electric yellow – I took this picture whilst out on my own last week, when I went to go and find some … More Collage on paper
Collage on panel
May 10, 2016
“Hot – study” “10” x 8″ Inks, glitter, found items for texture, pebeo fantasy prisme paints (for the round ‘stones’ in the foreground) on acrylic canvas board. Photos to show texture:
Abstract on paper – small
May 2, 2016
“Spring fields” 11 ¾” x 7 ¾ “ Acrylic paints, Daler Rowney inks, Pebeo Fantasy Prisme paint (still settling and drying, so there will be changes in the final effects once it’s dried and cured overnight). Texture detail: Driving home the other evening, I took a quick photo out of the side of the car … More Abstract on paper – small
Abstract on canvas – large
April 27, 2016
“Sea” 47″ x 39″ x 1 ½” Acrylics, metallic paints and inks, on stretched deep wrap canvas. Ground has been highly textured over a period of months, resulting in a very robust, cured surface that is quite hard. I used caulk, modelling paste and other gels to get the texture. It’s currently hanging in my … More Abstract on canvas – large
Abstract on paper
April 17, 2016
“Reef” 11 ¾” x 7 ¾” Own modelling paste and Inks on acrylic paper Smaller photo below of picture in a pre-cut frame. This is heavily textured and I decided to only use inks for colour. Close ups of texture – sorry took the photos as light was fading, so I’ve got glare on the … More Abstract on paper
Abstract on paper – mock up for larger work
March 29, 2016
Close ups of texture: UPDATE: After weighting the painting last night, it’s not as rippled as in the previous photograph – so I’ve updated this post with new photos. Another reason why working on acrylic paper is not always the best thing for me to choose but I didn’t have any canvasses lying around … More Abstract on paper – mock up for larger work
Abstract on Canvas
March 25, 2016
“Vibrant field” 20″ x 16″ Acrylics, inks, gels on heavy textured and sculpted surface (my own texture paste), displacement chemical (Surgical Spirits), Montana copper metallic spray paint on stretched canvas. Again, I haven’t sealed this yet with a binder or clear gel. My daughter likes this one so much, I don’t think I will be … More Abstract on Canvas
Abstract on canvas
March 23, 2016
“Warmscape” 22″ x 18″ Acrylics, texture paste and gels, inks, spray paint on stretched canvas I haven’t sealed this one yet with an acrylic binder or gel, waiting for it to cure. Close ups of texture
Abstract on paper – A3
March 8, 2016
“Rocks” Acrylics, inks, thick bonding agent (sort of like grout), gels on A3 acid free paper. Some close ups of texture: I may have finished this series of abstract on paper paintings for now, as I would like to get back to using a more robust support, like canvas or board. This particular piece … More Abstract on paper – A3
Abstract on paper – A3
March 6, 2016
“Somewhere, a place” Acrylics, inks, glues, gels on A3 (297 x 420mm or 111.7 x 16.5″) acid free acrylic paper using various techniques. Close ups of colour and texture detail
Abstract on paper – small
February 23, 2016
“Sparklers with a fire stick” Acrylics, inks, gel, metallic effect medium on mixed-media paper. 10 ¾ “ x 7 ½ “ Close ups of texture: About the title: I was going through old dvd’s I have of stored family photos and came across a picture I’d taken when on holiday in the Southern Drakensberg with … More Abstract on paper – small
Abstract on paper – small – study for larger work (I hope)
February 20, 2016
“Gold waves” 9 ½” x 6 ½” (Actual painting size) Acrylics, gels, inks and metallic effect Pebeo paper on mixed media paper. Detail of foil work I did a large canvas a few years ago that I’ve never been entirely satisfied with. I used bronze metallic paint to highlight the texture but it isn’t working … More Abstract on paper – small – study for larger work (I hope)
Abstract on paper – larger -A3 size 2
February 14, 2016
“Flight (for Laura)” Inks (metallic and standard), acrylics, irridescent medium, on 140lb A3 size acid free Acrylic paper (Oh and I did so cheat, using a Google search for line drawings … wickedness. Laziness. Well it’s Sunday) Actual size of painting: 14½” x 9¾” Close ups of texture detail Thanks for the inspiration, Laura … More Abstract on paper – larger -A3 size 2
Abstract on paper – group
February 13, 2016
These are experiments with resists (vaseline), inks, layering “Hedgerow” Mixed media paper – small “Coral” Acrylic paper – A3 size This one was an experiment using printing technique – so the paint is applied on another surface, then lifted off with waxpaper or foil and then printed onto the paper that I’m using for the … More Abstract on paper – group
Abstract on paper – small
February 12, 2016
“Autumn with rocks” About 10½” x 7½” Acrylic, gels, paste, caulk, gilt metallic paper (Pebeo), inks on acrylic paper. I bought me some Pebeo metallic effect papers yesterday ‘cos they were on sale at Hobbycraft! Of course I didn’t get the gilding paste to go with (duh) … so it’s a bit futile trying to … More Abstract on paper – small
