When life gives you lemons, draw them, 11 x 14 inches dry pastels, graphite on paper

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Approaching Winter

December 7, 2008

 

Approaching Winter, top half detail, 60 x 40 x 3 inches Acrylics on wrapped canvas $1,100

Approaching Winter, bottom half detail, 60 x 40 x 3 inches Acrylics on wrapped canvas $1,100

 

 Approaching Winter finished today,  60H x 40W x 3D inches acrylics on canvas. More contemporary than my usual work, thought I’d try a new approach to painting…with more attention to editing rather than overworking. Shown in two detail images above, and full view shown in right thumbnail. Large paintings don’t show as well on computer screen, so there are two detail images that were sharpened 2X to reveal the actual texture as it is close up. Post-dated note: on exhibit at Oxide Gallery in Denton TX until February 28th, 2009.Approaching Winter, 60 x 40 x 3 inches Acrylics on wrapped canvas $1,100Cold Lake, Alberta. Canada - photo courtesy of Ray Muskego

Dec. 6th: Colors mixed with matte medium: Ultramarine, Pthalos Blue, Prussian Blue, Cobalt Blue, Pthalos Green, Sap Green, Unbleached Titatium, Alizarin Crimson and Cadmium Red Deep, Mars Black (rarely use black). This morning I scrubbed and washed away a lot of paint in areas then reapplied more. Trying to stay with the less is more principle. Hope to wrap this one up by the end of the weekend if not before.

Dec. 5th: Stage 1, first coat of Ultramarine Blue and matte medium, very watered down, then applied thick in places. Inspired by photos taken by my good friend Ray Muskego in my home town, Cold Lake, Alberta during sunrise December 4th as misty fog drifted off the lake.

Categories: abstract, acrylic painting, Alberta, Canada, contemporary, experimental, Forests, landscapes, Seasonal, The Majesty of Trees Collection, trees, Winter | 5 Comments »

5 Responses to “Approaching Winter”

  1. Virginia Wieringa Says:
    December 10th, 2008 at 11:06

    You’ve got it! I’m there. Of course, I’m bundled up with hot coffee in a thermos, but I’m there!

  2. Nikkico Says:
    December 10th, 2008 at 11:06

    Thanks for saying that Virginia, I appreciate your opinion a lot. Your description of being there is exactly what I was going for. Contemporary is not as easy as it looks, that’s what I learned through this one.

  3. karenX Says:
    December 12th, 2008 at 11:06

    It’s so you, Nikki! I see the trees and your impressionism coming out… I agree “contemporary” is sometimes much more difficult. Beautiful colour choices…

  4. Elizabeth Says:
    December 14th, 2008 at 11:06

    Hi Nikki
    You finally did it….Like it…enjoy your rewards…

  5. Nikkico Says:
    December 14th, 2008 at 11:06

    Karen and Elizabeth, thanks for leaving your impressions of my impressions!

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