I am still painting on Yupo
. The crazy stuff continues to fascinate and frustrate me. The slightest attempt to correct, lighten or darken an area usually ends up distorting it. I tell myself that in time I will master it, but I may be fooling myself. The other side of the coin is if I ever did, would I continue to be captivated?
. The crazy stuff continues to fascinate and frustrate me. The slightest attempt to correct, lighten or darken an area usually ends up distorting it. I tell myself that in time I will master it, but I may be fooling myself. The other side of the coin is if I ever did, would I continue to be captivated? I am reading,’ Expressive Drawing
’ by Steven Aimone. Drawing and mark making was my first love. As a child, I scribbled and drew on everything. I hated coloring books, because I was too impatient to stay inside the lines. I envied the neatly colored pictures my friends would make but try as I may I was unable to do it. Steven encourages automatic drawing and expressing yourself with the freedom of a child. Yupo gives me that freedom by not allowing me to have total control over it. This painting, ‘Shaman’s Staff,’ illustrates that freedom. The ‘axial obvious’ composition motif that I used for this painting is a favorite of mine, which probably annoys some who cling to outdated rules and possibly color inside the lines :D
’ by Steven Aimone. Drawing and mark making was my first love. As a child, I scribbled and drew on everything. I hated coloring books, because I was too impatient to stay inside the lines. I envied the neatly colored pictures my friends would make but try as I may I was unable to do it. Steven encourages automatic drawing and expressing yourself with the freedom of a child. Yupo gives me that freedom by not allowing me to have total control over it. This painting, ‘Shaman’s Staff,’ illustrates that freedom. The ‘axial obvious’ composition motif that I used for this painting is a favorite of mine, which probably annoys some who cling to outdated rules and possibly color inside the lines :D 
Gorgeous!! I love the design and subtle warm palette. Like you, I hated coloring books as a child. In fact, my mother was firmly against them and supplied me only with blank paper and crayons. Needless to say, when I started school my teachers were very frustrated with my efforts because I didn't stay inside the lines. But, that's the best part of life - not staying inside the lines!
ReplyDeleteKathy, my inner child thanks you :D I'm guessing most creative people like you did not have coloring books or didn't stay in the lines.Welcome back I missed you!
ReplyDeleteThe wrestle with Yupo continues...you are winning! This is a lovely piece!
ReplyDeleteMargo, thanks for stopping by and your kind words.
ReplyDeleteI can so relate to what your conveying here and I love "Shaman's Staff". It's my kind of painting. I paint with Yupo almost exclusively and I know how demanding it can be. The best thing about it is it stays flat no matter what you do to it.
ReplyDeleteHi Stan, I am honored that you like my painting as I'm a real fan of yours. I plan to continue painting on Yupo as I know there is a lot I will discover in the process.
ReplyDeleteThis is another really interesting piece Eva. I like the suddued palette. I have some Yupo that I bought a year or so ago and I still haven't tried it. It does look an interesting medium though. I used to do a lot of automatic drawing and found it fascinating but lately I seem to have been in a more realistic period. Hopefully you have inspired me to get out the Yupo and try it!
ReplyDeleteHi Susanne. Nice to hear from you again. Yes, I've been using a neutral palette since reading 'Expressive Drawing'. I hope you try Yupo. I'm sure you'll create something wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI have this book on my Amazon list-- and now I think I will order it... I love your painting on yupo-- looks like you are getting used to the paper.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donna, I 'm still in the discovery stage. The book has me so focused on line and marks, that I find I'm working the Yupo like I'm working a litho plate. I've used up all my black watercolor paint ;o)
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with Yupo. Each time I attempt to break free, I return to this surface. Each day I discover new things to do with it. Shaman's Staff is an exceptional painting. It seems you are doing very well with this surface.
ReplyDeleteThank you Zappha. I hope you have some of your images on your blog. I'll check them out. I'm interested in anyone who uses or knows anything about Yupo.
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