The Band
La Vie en Rose
Sometimes I like to be led into a painting by starting with no particular idea and letting the first bursts of colour and shape determine the end result. To do this I must be in a fluid mind-set and not give a damn what happens.
These three paintings were done this way, using strong watercolour washes and plastic-wrap to create movement. After the paper dries I remove the plastic-wrap and stare at it, trying to conjure up an idea to develop further. I find it sometimes helps to do this with a glass of wine in hand but then I won't feel like painting so much so I wait till the next day. Usually the idea sticks and I can then attack with abandon.
7 comments:
Or..you could attack with a band on !
xxxSis
Thankth for the comment, Sis. Please draw me a picture of a tack with a band on. That's your challenge of the day. It's from Sir Henry BLOGdust.
Really like the bird picture. Fantastic use of the medium and the colours are fabulous. Overall I think your work has great delicacy and charm.
I appreciate your kind words, Gordon.
Love all three of these pieces. You definitely stayed free and loose and it worked. My favorite is the The Band. Wish I could see it larger.
Thanks. I named it after the band called THE BAND, late 70's & 80's, featured in the movie THE LAST WALTZ. Have you seen it?
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