Here is my latest painting commission. I ran with a snowy mountain, Austrian feel.
Winsor & Newton, Deep edge canvas.
30 inch (height) x 24 inch (wide).
Brush.
Acrylic.
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Commission complete…
September Rough
My latest commission is complete. Titled September Rough. Acrylic on 30 x 80 inch canvas.
My latest Abstract pieces
Below are examples of some of my latest paintings. These have been created using acrylic paint, I have used a brush mainly, but do occasionally reach for the palette knife or roller. I produce my creative work on acrylic paper then move onto canvas for the final piece.
I often choose Landscapes as my subject, but also enjoy painting in total spontaneity. A common theme that has developed is the colour blue, as are a couple of little white birds that often seem to find their way into my work.
Commission, early stages
I’m currently working on a commission that will be loosely based on a particular landscape image. Here is a trial run for using a soft, blended, smokey style.
There is still plenty of work to be done before I put – brush to the recently bought canvas.
New commission is on my list
This latest job I have accepted will loosely be based on an image of an Australian landscape taken by an award winning photographer. I have only just begun this piece and after putting paint to paper I want to go back to paper for further sketching and ideas to develop this piece. This canvas is for a wedding present, I have until September to complete it, however I must put in the time now as before you know it we will be getting the Christmas tree out it’s box!
Austrian mountains – early stages
I am currently working on a commission piece based on an Austrian landscape. I want to convey the strong, sharp, snow covered mountains towering above the sleepy villages. I am experimenting with blues and purples for now, I cannot seem to lead into the green grass and village correctly, I’m finding it a really harsh contrast, I may carry on for now using blue…
Night sky, swirling clouds…
Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh.
I love this piece by Van Gogh, the deep blue night sky filled with yellow, white and blue swirling clouds, the bright half moon in the top right and the detailed small town in the foreground . The exaggerated elements of this piece allow your eyes to keep moving around, following the swirls and picking out the stars then you get hit with this oversized dark, tree like structure before resting on the calm, sleepy town.
This piece is very atmospheric, although there are many elements, some could say some elements may be overpowering, but with the soft use creams and yellows, against the strong use of clouds this piece is perfectly balanced.
This print is framed and stands alone in my living room.
Boxes, bubble wrap and tape
I have moved house at the start of the year and as time goes on I’m unpacking numerous amounts of books, more books, paper, paints and even more books. I never realised the amount of stuff I have until I gathered it together, put it in the one place and then tried to lift and carry it between vans, driveways and up staircases…
I unfortunately won’t have my internet up and running until early March. My blog posts and all forms of social networking have dried up and will no doubt remain quiet until then.
That’s not to say i’ve stopped reading, writing and being creative, I will be back in touch soon.
