In the Flow

I thought I'd share a painting the is still in the thinking it might be done stage. Last week I got back into my painting routine and began this 4'x4' canvas.

Autumn Reflections 48x48 Acrylic on canvas

I began the with palette knives and heavy body Utrecht paint and modeling paste so there is a lot of texture and surface variation, The first stages were hard edged bands of a warm pink and purple blues with yellow orange for accent. I liked the colors yet it was not working over all so on Monday I scumbled over everything with a mixture of white gesso and neutral gray. It changed the whole concept that began the process to one that reminded me of reflections in ponds. The initial layers added richness and depth while the subtle greens,blues and golds some how recall my thoughts about Monet and his garden paintings.

My photo was not able to capture the colors and metallic golds in this painting; if I still like it in a week or two it will be professionally imaged.

While this was drying I got back to working on a still life setups and small 6x6 size. The exercise builds eye-hand and color mixing skills and I strive to finish in 2 hours or less. These are like musical scales for painters, the bonus is sometimes you get a keeper. I 'll add those later,

As ever thanks for looking and feel free to share this with your friends, and or leave a comment.

Bruce