I have headed back to the studio recently, with a new project in hand. I have begun a new series of paintings working with oil paint on photograph. Since September, I have been collecting imagery for the project, taking day trips Fish Creek Provincial Park and Elbow Falls photographing the finer elements of nature. The images capture the smallest components of landscape; detailing river rocks, rose hips, and snow covered grasses.
Once the photographs have been taken and the prints have been enlarged, I begin experimenting with thick swashes of paint and oil sticks directly on the photographic print. After layering the paint on the photograph, I have been working back into the surface with charcoal pencils, carving in and around the forms within the photographs. Here are a few of the examples of works in progress. The sizes of the pieces range from 24x18" to 12x8", I hope to continue this experimentation and work towards even larger scale prins. The images shown above detail the photographs "before" and the images below illustrate "after"
with the addition of oil paints (click images for a larger view).
I am very pleased to announce that I have posted a few new items in my Esty store! The featured artwork includes miniature watercolor paintings and a mixed media piece. Stayed tuned for even more items!
