Rather than throw
failed paintings away, I often cover them with gesso, splash on fluid
acrylics and then put them aside for later experimentation. This
particular piece was also randomly printed with linocut patterns –
the end result didn't look at all promising!
At a recent local art
society workshop our theme was based on producing postcard size
paintings, so for one of my efforts I chose to use a section of this
paper. I was able to position my sketch so the poppy heads coincided
with the red areas, then it was a case of subduing the background
with several glazes of fluid acrylics and adding a few defining
details to the subject itself. I am uncertain if I will fade out more of the background - I might look at it again in a few days.
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| Experimental Poppies - 4" x 6" - acrylic |
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