2 works on paper
3 small works on canvas
adding contrasting layers
black cow on canvas 80cm sq
black cow 6it *sigh*)cm sq (undercoating was similar, not shown)
2 finished pieces, black cow 1& 2
undercoating 3 canvases 80cm sq (& 1 canvas 60cm sq, not shown) nb. this pic should NOT be at the bottom, but I cant move it *sigh*
2 postcard sized pieces on watercolour paper c.10 x 15cm
& 3 pieces c. A4 sized (32 x25cm)
from a group of 11 works on paper in gold and magenta oil with cold wax medium just completed.
An experiment included in the process this time of painting a layer of crimson house paint ( matt emulsion) above the gesso priming layer and below the first layer of magenta oil and wax. I am pleased with the result that the scraped lines have a more solid red effect than if they scraped right through to the paper because the emulsion is so opaque and has such dense coverage
the next (final?) stage of the painted over panels
they started like this, with a new bottom layer (over the previously painted panels) or rich alizarin crimson
then powder pigment, mark making, blues and turquoises laid over with a squeegee
then finally a few more layers of darker colours and a touch of gold
2 details, one from each panel
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oil and cold wax medium on paper c. 30 x 20cm
ran out of supports so painted these 2 over 2 panels each 80 x 120cm
new triptych 80 x 240 cm
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Great day painting at The Glebe Gallery on Saturday
glad to be back in my studio and natural light
added a creamier layer to the 3 canvases
and the 2 new little ones have joined the wall of recent panels
I am delighted to be artist in residence at An Gailearai in Gweedore, Donegal
First day today, very productive
First layers laid down
Display of completed work
Making progress with several layers building up, and the first random marks on a canvas 80 x 100cm
Early marks and layers on 2 paper pieces taped to the wall, each c. 75 x 55cm
6 of the bigger pieces as I left them at 5pm today, looking forward to going back tomorrow
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