Sunday, May 24, 2015

Imagine


Imagine
5x7"
Mixed Media on Board
Painting #174 - Back to my colour book ... I used an analogous palette of red violet, violet and blue and mixed subtle value contrasts.  My goal was to achieve a dynamic and elusive blue composition but my use of purple took over.

Awaken


Awaken
11x14"
Mixed Media on Board
Painting #173 - I deviated from my colour book for this painting and instead manipulated a photo that I had from Canmore. I like the turquoise in the mountains. I'm still not sure about the strong red line in the foreground ... I needed something to give the painting more depth. The red comes forward and thus, pushes everything else back.

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Inspired Moments


Inspired Moments
6x12"
Mixed Media on Board
Painting #172 - This colour scheme is called a multiple transparency palette. The colours are strong and remote - perhaps perfect for a fall landscape!

Choices


Choices
6x12"
Mixed Media on Board
Painting #171 - I used a secondary triad for this painting. This was a tough one as I found myself always struggling to achieve more constrast. It is what it is ... that's my new saying when it comes to my painting.

Breathe


Breathe
6x12"
Mixed Media on Board
Painting #170 - This colour palette illustrates the harmony of analogous colours, which conveys energy and warmth.

Divine Timing


Divine Timing
6x12"
Mixed Media on Board
Painting #169 - Its time to start a new body of work for Beacon Original Art's Fall Exhibition and Sale. My goal is to complete around a dozen landscapes and my inspiration is coming from a book called, 2000 color combinations. The color combo for this painting was taken from the cover of the book.