Friday, July 28, 2017

Six small pieces (with some process notes)

Continuing my series of mixed media paintings on small panels. Each are 3" X 12". 

I haven't talked much about process lately, so let me tell you about these. I start with a panel cut from 1/2" MDF board. I get these laser cut for me by Smidgens, Inc. in Lima, NY. I sand the edges and gesso the panel to give it a more durable surface, though I'm not sure this is absolutely necessary. I then cover the surface with paper, either deli sheets or tissue or wax paper, using Liquitex matte medium, letting it wrinkle, fold and buckle. When dry they are painted a base of one color, usually something neutral like yellow ochre or burnt sienna. With a plastic scraper I apply many layers of paint in different colors to build up an interesting surface and give myself something to build on with other details. I find the horizon lines and suggestions of other figures in the textures and enhance them. Paper bits have been cut out of various materials that have been painted or printed. Lines are drawn with charcoal pencil or a fine brush. I finish with a spray of fixative and then a coat of gloss varnish. The backs are painted black with a small roller and a sawtooth hanger added. 
That's it!







Sunday, July 23, 2017

Eight small paintings on paper

I will apply to the Fall 2017 Art at the Mill show with these eight small paintings on paper.
The exhibit helps fund the continued maintenance and operation of the Burwell-Morgan Mill, in Millwood, VA and the Historical Association as well as the Sarah P. Trumbower Memorial Art Scholarship given annually to a Clarke County student who is pursuing a degree in art.  

 Untitled #4412
Acrylic and charcoal
9” X 6”

 Untitled #4413
Acrylic oil pastel and charcoal
9” X 6”

 Untitled #4414
Acrylic, paper collage and charcoal
9” X 6”

 Untitled #4415
Acrylic, oil pastel, paper collage and charcoal
9” X 6”

 Untitled #4416
Acrylic and charcoal
9” X 6”

 Untitled #4417
Acrylic, oil pastel and charcoal
9” X 6”

 Untitled #4418
Acrylic, paper collage and charcoal
9” X 6”

Untitled #4419
Acrylic, paper collage and charcoal

9” X 6”

Monday, July 3, 2017

Twelve small paintings on panels

These twelve new pieces will go with me to a show in Chautauqua (New York) this weekend.
All are on 2" deep wood panels. All are acrylic with a lot of collage and other media. 

 Untitled # 4394   12" X 12" X 2"

 Untitled # 4395   12" X 12" X 2"

 Untitled # 4396   12" X 12" X 2"

 Untitled # 4397   12" X 12" X 2"

 Untitled # 4398   10" X 10" X 2"

  Untitled # 4399   10" X 10" X 2"

  Untitled # 4400   10" X 10" X 2"

  Untitled # 4401   10" X 10" X 2"

  Untitled # 4402   8" X 8" X 2"

 Untitled # 4403   8" X 8" X 2"

 Untitled # 4404   8" X 8" X 2"

                                                         Untitled # 4405   8" X 8" X 2"