Sometimes we just have to let go and have fun in the studio - maybe a piece will work (probably it won’t) but it doesn’t matter so long as we are creating and enjoying the process!
This little painting began in acrylic on illustration board loosely based on a photo taken in Cherokee, NC. String was added and then using matte medium, I covered the entire piece with colored tissue paper and let it dry. With the tissue paper obscuring much of the underpainting and changing the colors and values, it was time for oil paint. Much of the original concept based upon the photo was lost but that was ok - I now saw larger rocks and richer colors to bring forward. The result was rich texture and lots of depth. Who knew?!
What a thrill AFTER THE RAIN was just awarded third place in the current Mixed Media Show at the Cape Coral Art League. The show will be on display until May third at the CCAL Gallery, 516 Cape Coral Boulevard, Cape Coral, FL. phone (239) 772-5657
