When painting an abstract that contains some realism, this impressionistic style of working leaves a lot of interpretation to the viewer. You want a subject that excites the viewer, that contains little recognizable material and actually forces them to use their own interpretation. I think looking at an abstract is like listening to poetry…the experience portrays just the essence and often this touches the viewer more than pure realism.
Select a theme like Africa, any travel experience, fall leaves, grapes, etc, and start observing what colors represent this theme and what textures reveal the essence of your theme. Then collect labels, napkins, papers, event tickets, any mixed media that can enhance this theme. These collage materials breathe in a new reality to your painting.
Step by step instructions:
Start with a small sketch of shapes. Wet your paper on both sides and start laying in the color.
While still wet, add paper, labels, napkins and anything that will perk up the soft color.
Add gauze for lines. Allow to dry and glue any collage materials in place with YES Paste.
Use stencils and watercolor pencils for additional color and texture. Be sure to wet the surface before and after you sand.
MATERIALS LIST
Selected materials like napkins, event tickets, labels, etc.
Unryu Paper
Ogura Paper
YES Paste
Stencils (I am using African themed stencils)
Watercolor pencils
Gauze for linear effects
Sprayer to loose edges
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to lift out whites
Colors Used
Scarlet Lake
Manganese Blue Hue
French Ultramarine Blue
Quinacridone Burnt Orange
Antwerp Blue
Quinacridone Gold
Raw Sienna
3 окт 2024
