"Logic is one dimensional, creativity is not. Often in Artwork and also in life it's only by working through the process that we begin to satisfy questions leading to a solution". (Nikki)

"Trust your intuition, it's just like going fishin'; you cast your line and hope you get a bite". (Paul Simon)

"...the painting has a life of its own. My mission is to bring forth this life". (Jackson Pollock)

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Magic Hour, progress

August 3, 2008

                  Magic Hour, top detail, 60 x 40 x 3 inches Acrylics on wrapped canvas. Phase 5, work in progress

Magic Hour detail image, top half of 60 x 40 x 3 inches Acrylics on canvas. I decided not to lighten the background after all — am leaving the background as is with loose brushwork in contrast to the totem pole which will be much clearer. To achieve the weathered look I’m using a dishwashing scratch pad to remove some of the paint. Work in progress.

Categories: B.C., Canada, acrylic painting, history/multicultural theme, moon, sunsets |

5 Responses to “Magic Hour, progress”

  1. Chris Bolmeier Says:
    August 3rd, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    You finished this painting very nicely Nikki!! Great work. I love the bird on the fence, beautiful.

  2. Chris Bolmeier Says:
    August 3rd, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    Well Nikki, I just read it’s a work in progress, so let’s just say I like seeing the changes as you paint along. Chris

  3. Nikkico Says:
    August 3rd, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    Hey Chris, you’re almost right, because it’s almost finished!

  4. Nina Kuriloff Says:
    August 17th, 2008 at 9:08 pm

    this is a terrific piece!

    upon seeing it i immediately thought of artist Emily Carr.
    :)

  5. Nikkico Says:
    August 20th, 2008 at 11:19 am

    Hi Nina, thanks. This is certainly one of Emily’s main study subjects, and I love trees as she did too. Maybe it’s the essence of these things that comes through no matter who paints them? * I put Nina’s link in my list for anyone who wants to see her unique paintings of trees.

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