Just sayin

[Desforges]

Knife painting,
24x30

 

[snoball]

I like this one Jocelyne. the bright red and orange against the blue are electric.

 

[Desforges]

Thank you Sno!

 

[Iain]

I am probably way off, but on first glance I was reminded of a Basquiat head portrait. Anyhow, comparisons are not often helpful, appreciated. Suffice to say, I could live with that

 

[Dave Woody]

Oh my...this is Alive!
I really love it.

 

[Hermes2020]

Great painting! If you don't mind sharing the information, could you perhaps tell us about the turquoise paint along the top and right sides of the painting?

 

[Desforges]

Great painting! If you don't mind sharing the information, could you perhaps tell us about the turquoise paint along the top and right sides of the painting?

The turquoise paint is an acrylic base that I apply over the gesso. For many years I alway started with a blue background. I always have it around. I also use an orange one. I like that it shows here and there. You don’t have to fill in every inch of the canvas. Like this other one.

 

[Dave Woody]

Absolutely superb, every inch of it.

 

[Desforges]

merci!

 

[Artyczar]

Incredible. All the details are like little universes unto themselves. So much connection in them. Outstanding overall!

 

[P. Barrie]

I very much like the other one. To me, Melodic, harmonic and jazzy!

 

[Desforges]

Great painting! If you don't mind sharing the information, could you perhaps tell us about the turquoise paint along the top and right sides of the painting?

I bought a quart of that turquoise paint and covered the entire canvas with that after putting on a coat of gesso. I actually use that colour as a base coat. I also like to paint on cobalt blue mixed with a part of titanium white.

 

[Donna T]

Both of these paintings are stunning! I particularly like the orange/turquoise interaction in the second one. Thanks for explaining how you use those colors in the background. It's nice to have the option of letting them show through or covering them up.

 

[Enyaw]

I forgot what a great colorist you are. I like blues so my vote goes there.

 

[Schuee]

Excellent. It brings to mind the Aztecs. I like it a lot.

 

[CaliAnn]

Gorgeous paintings! I'd hang either on my wall in a heartbeat!

 

[Terri]

I agree with CaliAnn! These are both amazing paintings.

I don't really know how you do what you do - I only know that I adore your stuff!

 

[Desforges]

Thank you so much for the comments. It means a lot to me. Being a bit of a loner, it makes me feel alive.

 

[ntl]

Both are wonderful, seemingly alive! I especially like the colors and movement in the first. Excellent knife work.