Sept. Abstract Challenge (1)

[Enyaw]

Thank you Donna .. now. I'll tell you a story ..
You need to see the red and white as one piece .. when you see that you also see the steel rails that lead you inward where you see houses and some strange beast with arms high and extended. The being, looking up as if trying to appease what might be in the light above can't hold you and the circle moves you and you see the white and red as feathers and war bonnets of red against the madness of the dream. So much to see in the madness.

 

[Donna T]

I actually thought the red and white looked like feathers in a war bonnet! I did an abstract a year or so ago and you said the red areas looked like blood so I’m very conscious of that effect now. Red is a powerful color!

 

[Enyaw]

I remember .. red has many colors .. blood red is one

 

[Artyczar]

I still haven't had but an hour or so to spend on this thing, and now I'm leaving town. Wayne, sorry to see you go, but I understand if it's not for you or you're not feeling it.

 

[Donna T]

Hey look, some pink has appeared! I really like the patchwork look of the fabric pieces - why should it be limited to quilts?

 

[PaintBoss]

Arty, little steps will still get you to your destination. I can hear your frustration, but it’s really nice to see how keen you are to do this project!
But participating in a show is a big deal and other responsibilities too.
I have to say I’m enjoying seeing your project step by step. It’s interesting to see how it’s slowly building and unfolding. What will the next piece be like?
Do you remember in school when the teacher put something on the TV for us kids to watch, and it would be an artist drawing? Maybe for story-time or history? He would slowly be illustrating and we would be curiously watching to see what he drew? Like that. I used to love that.
I like the little blue pattern in the piece. It draws my eyes.
This gives me a desire to try collage!

 

[Hermes2020]

Arty, it is fascinating to see your steps and compare your method in this piece with my own way of working. Thank you for sharing with us!

 

[Hermes2020]

An update on my own painting: I have completed the first layer, which is the under painting that will show through and affect the colours of the transparent glazing layers. The drying time of each layer is the rate determining factor. Added to this is my habit of adding some scumbliing as well when I feel it is needed. This is a slow process, so I've decided to wait until completion to show all the steps in one post.

 

[PaintBoss]

*Paintboss rubbing her hands together*
Oooooh Hermes, I can’t wait to see it in the future!

 

[Mississippi Hippie]

Here’s one for magenta lol acrylic on paper. Didn’t take long, and added white.

 

[PaintBoss]

Hi Hippie, a lot of magenta goodness and a sense of spontaneity here!

 

[Donna T]

I agree with Christine - nice one!

 

[JennieJo]

these are a lovely expression of colour ..

Thanks Wayne

 

[JennieJo]

Jennie, if it's OK with you, I am going to steal that effect of dark spots on a red background.

Hope you share it.

 

[JennieJo]

Oh Jennie, it’s stellar! What a strong visual piece. Those colours are amazing. It’s a very intriguing piece. I like how you put the images in. Is this planned/ created on Photoshop or one of the computer programs?
I cannot wait to see that executed in oil!
What gifted artists we have on this thread. You all are impressing me, even if some of you don’t know that you have wonderful abilities.

Thanks Paintboss. I have abandoned planning ... dropped that, as much as possible, when I retired. I have a concept, usually from my farm and family, and then let my emotional responses to each step to drive the finished product. I have no trouble avoiding Photoshop. Haven't used it for arty stuff for over 18 months, and rarely for a decade before that. If I used it my finished products would look totally different.

I am using an app, Snapseed, ATM. Very basic, free, no watermarks, can do layers and has some essential pen and cloning tools. That said, it is slow going, but that suits the way I like to work. The one thing I miss is a pen with different tips. If I want this I use Google pics? And ... I only use ,my middle left finger-that is often a huge challenge.

 

[JennieJo]

A Plan for my next oil painting. Based on my love of curves, and my recent revival of abstract human.

Couldn't get my head around this (and have messed up my post, again. The original pic is now last in this post.)
Cancel that. I've deleted it! Will reattach if I can.

... so I started a new one. I've attached my current blocking in stage, and 2 digitals. Still deciding on final colour scheme.

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[PaintBoss]

What rich work you produce!
The last 2 are both strong visually and if you want my 2 cents, I like the 2nd last colour scheme the most. I look forward to seeing what you do.
You’re very first piece I still adore!
Thanks so much for explaining your process and any tools/ apps you use. I learn so much from this.

 

[JennieJo]

What rich work you produce!
The last 2 are both strong visually and if you want my 2 cents, I like the 2nd last colour scheme the most. I look forward to seeing what you do.
You’re very first piece I still adore!
Thanks so much for explaining your process and any tools/ apps you use. I learn so much from this.

Thanks Paintboss. That version is my current plan.

 

[Donna T]

Jennie, you are so good with those layers of vibrant colors!

 

[JennieJo]

An old colour pencil/texta sketch, from a class, edited. Using green because I never do.