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.
Posts Tagged ‘Abstract’
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.
Some interesting facts on… Kandinsky
Wassily Kandinsky
Movement: Expressionism
Born in Moscow in 1866
In 1896 he decides to become an artist and moved to Munich
In 1910 he paints his first abstract watercolour
In 1911 Kandinsky founds Der Blaue Reiter
Becomes a professor at the Bauhaus in 1922
During 1927 his pictures are confiscated as degenerate art
Dies in 1944 in France
Kandinsky steered painting towards abstraction, he became a founding member of the Expressionists movement – Der Blaue Reiter in 1911. Kandinsky’s paintings are colourful, bold and of an non-objective subject, meaning there is not a recognisable form within the composition.
“Everything starts from a dot.” Kandinsky
Some words by 50 Modern Artists You Should Know, Prestel
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…
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These novelty light switch covers by Mo’Lectrics will brighten up any room…
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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.