 |
| Title: Four Vases 30" x 30" Acrylic and Mixed Media on Gallery Canvas |
I chose to repaint over a former abstract work that I wasn't in love with.
 |
| What it looked like "Before" |
 |
| "After" |
You can see that the new painting was "sketched" directly over the old one. This is a fun challenge because you have to work with what is already there. (The colours in the before photo, taken a few years ago with a different camera, are more vibrant but the second is more accurate in terms of colour intensity. )
I wanted to keep the painting loose and not overly "worked".
 |
| Detail from Four Vases |
I used blue tissue paper to add areas of interest and a watercolour pencil to outline some of the flowers.
 |
| Detail from Four Vases |
Diluting acrylic paint with a little medium creates some transparency, which reinforces the unfinished, loose, undefined feeling. A brush helps to create outlines but using a spatula prevents the painting from being overly controlled.
I hope you can find something creative to put your hand to this week.
Thank you for visiting My Turquoise Kettle Life today.
Wishing you a beautiful day,
Sandra
