I apperciate everyone's input about ways to make my standing to paint more comfortable. I bought some interlocking rubber mats for my studio and I am amazed how much they helped with my leg fatigue. I don’t know why I didn’t do this years ago. I've been painting daily since I put them down.
The Yupo painting above,’ Unleashed’, came about by a different approach than I usually use. Instead of creating a composition by painting in shapes then working from there, I poured paint and let it flow. I laid another piece of Yupo on top and created a mono print of sorts. Meaning I only used the results as a starting point. I sprayed water, bushed and lifted paint, then repainted some areas again. Unless you are a master at painting on Yupo it is rarely forgiving. You can lose what you have done in a heartbeat. For me it becomes a real game as to who will win. Hours pass before I surrender and the next day I am back at it, often ruining my hard won progress of the day before. I have to say, “STOP” and then leave the studio!
You have my complete admiration for what you are creating on Yupo...exquisite! The color, the markings!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary Ann. Your kind words add fuel to my endeavors.
ReplyDeleteThis piece looks so fresh and full of life. It has great color harmony and reminds me of undersea life. Very interesting.
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This painting is gorgeous! I agree that it has an ocean-foamy-surf-spray feel, but I like it most for its beautiful texture, color and composition. You are assuredly winning the fight with Yupo. I sure know what you mean about its unforgiving nature.
ReplyDelete> Jean, I appreciate your comments. Guess the sea is still on my mind.
ReplyDelete>Stan, you flatter my ego with your praise! Thanks!! Not sure I'm winning the fight, but I'm having a lot of fun trying.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog today. I've been following you for a little while and I find your work fascinating. I love the quality and feel of your pieces. Yours is a sophisticated work- and I'm amazed at your process. It's been a joy to have a window into your studio. I look forward to my future visits.
ReplyDeleteThis is another fabulous one.. it was inspiring to read the process you followed to get to this final balance. The color and texture make me think about underwater life.
ReplyDelete>Pam, I really enjoyed visiting your blog.I appreciate your visits to mine and your generous comments.
ReplyDelete>Padmaja, Thank you. I am glad you were inspired. Yes, I love the ocean and I'm particularly aware of it's venerability to man's greed and carelessness.
Unleashed is a beautitful piece, and I really love your work here, happy sunday to you, roxanne
ReplyDeleteThank you Roxanne for your comments and for visiting my blog. I hope you have a nice Sunday too!
ReplyDeleteEva, I saw this new work and at first thought it was an encaustic painting - I love the qualities of the watercolor on yupo.
ReplyDeleteRobin, I had not thought about this looking like an encaustic. I really like the look of encaustic. I bought the wax, but never tried it. I was concerned about the fumes as I have had some breathing issues since the mold attack last fall.I put in a window fan, but that as far as I got. Now I'm too caught up in Yupo :O)
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Thank you Skizo. I'm flattered that you were inspired :O)
ReplyDeleteOh Wow! I love this piece! And your explorations into Yupo are really interesting. I will have to come back again and visit some more.
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Thank you Pattio,I'm glad to you like it. You know I'm a fan of your journal pages. Nice to have met you in the Visual Artist's Workshops!
ReplyDeleteWow! This one has so much life and energy! It's wonderful!
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