Work in Progress
May 28, 2009
This is the painting from yesterday with the white molding paste, to which I’ve now applied some very wet color. The molding paste was completely dry before I began. I wet it down with water so that the color can mix and flow around the surface. The bright areas are the reflection of the light from the camera flash.
These colors will continue to mix and flow until they dry, so right now I have no way of knowing how they will end up. Tomorrow I’ll decide the next steps on this one.
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don’t you just love creating something that you have no idea how it will turn out? i think that’s one of my favorite parts about being an artist – the surprises that come from the materials or techniques. i’m looking forward to seeing this piece turns out.
Yes, Elisa – I do love surprises! I think that’s why I always loved doing printmaking. You never knew exactly what was going to come out from under that huge press, even after hours and hours of working and thinking. This is very much the same way, as you’ll see in my next post!!
This looks exciting Martha. They are going to be gorgeous.! Thanks for keeping us posted.
Sherrill, I sometimes wish I could stop the process and keep it just the way it is at that moment. Sometimes that’s not possible.
Ooh, I love it! Can’t wait to see what happens next!
Karita, I loved it too. Now if you read on, you will see that I’m wishing I could have kept it as it was yesterday.
Oh! Love this textural piece! The palette is beautiful! This shows me the possibilities to try again with the Molding Paste to imitate an Encaustic surface on canvas and even on wood panels. Fun! can’t wait to see the next step!
Cyndy – Do stay tuned! You’ll find out whether I was able to pull this out of the ditch.
Love It!!
love the texture too.
You may like Barbra Rae. have posted a interesting slideshow from a gallery she is showing in. She is a member of the R.A
Look forward to how this one turns out
Chris, thanks for that link to Barbra Rae. I do love her work! So spontaneous and looking so effortless. But as we all know it is definitely not.
Really nice looking piece. The colors and texture are great. It reminds me of a tropical garden, complete with banana trees. It’ll be interesting to see the completed artwork.
Gayle, I’ve decided to share all subsequent steps with this one. It’s one of those processes that do not lend themselves to complete control, and that’s a challenge I enjoy!