Here's a quickie.... "Two Oranges". Took maybe a couple hours to create. :) Acrylic, wax pastel, pigmented india ink, and molding paste on Masonite, 5" x 4".
Just back from "pet loss" chat room. Wow, that was very fast! I like the fact that you are giving your paintings a name. Simple yet so very well done. I like the blue color. Also to look at the larger size of the painting.:)
We still have to go onto that pet loss website together! I wonder if you've met any more characters there? :)
I wonder what you prefer... The texture as seen in this painting, or a smoother look, such as the previous painting with the lemon? I'm thinking of using more texture, like on this one.
Hi! My first love is the texture, makes me want to "linger" and really study the painting and come back to see what I might have missed! :) The smoother look tends to "pop" out at me and gets my attention right away! :) They are all so beautiful and I appreciate each one for what emotion is evoked in me! :)
Good feedback, thank you! I think for the next few paintings (after my current new work) I will try using the texture more. The molding paste is what helps to give the texture.
Do you enjoy painting with texture; does it ever get "tiresome" and how do you ever decide when there is enough texture and the painting is finished? :) I am always amazed by your talent! :)
The molding paste is applied to the canvas before the paint, so it's a one-shot deal. Then I paint on top of it. Of course, the paint itself also creates texture, when applied thickly. I haven't added very much of the paste.... But really you can add a whole ton, if you want to! That's the good thing about acrylic painting, there are many effects that you can achieve with different pastes and gels. You can control how absorbent the support is, and protect the paint surface with a gel before varnishing if desired. There's even something called a "crackle paste", which will crack severely as it dries, creating an interesting surface!
A painting is never technically finished. There just comes a time when you can't stand looking at it anymore! :) Ha ha...
Thanks for all of that information. Can you make the molding paste as thick or as thin as you like? I would still love to be able to watch you paint! :) Crackle paste... my pedicurist wanted me to try a "crackle paint" on my toes. It had a black background and while drying gold cracks would appear! :) I'll be watching! :)
Yes, the paste can be applied as think as you like, but it could take a while to dry! I didn't realize that crackle toenail paint was available! I sometimes compliment women on their choice of nail polish, when they have something really creative on. :)
For some reason, pink colors don't hold up much at all. Red colors do a little better. But orange colors really hold up and last a long time. The polish doesn't chip much and the color says brighter! :)
I wonder what makes the orange color such high quality. :) I guess certain colors just take to the binder really well, or maybe hold up better when exposed to light.
I was reading about how paint manufacturers are often at the mercy of pigment supply companies. Pigments suddenly become unavailable, and so certain colors of paint will cease to be made (or an alternative is created). I have a tube of beautiful Cobalt Teal colored paint, which is no longer made! But they're making something close to it instead.
I think you are right. Cajun Shrimp was unavailable for about 4 months last year. The alternative color was similar but not close enough for me. I was really glad when they brought back "my Cajun Shrimp". The Cobalt Teal... I love the color Teal. It is a beautiful color. :)
Hope you have a good day at work, Mikey! :) I'll be meeting T.J. at 5:00 for our third Wednesday of the month Mexican dinner! :) Oh, boy! I don't know what I would of done if Cajun Shrimp was no more. Sometimes for the Christmas season, I get a color called Candy Apple Red. :)
That sounds fun, I wish I was having Mexican food. :-) Tell Rooter I said "hi". I'll be getting ready to ship paintings to you and him, very shortly! The painting that I varnished seems to be dry enough now. More on that soon!
Just back from "pet loss" chat room. Wow, that was very fast! I like the fact that you are giving your paintings a name. Simple yet so very well done. I like the blue color. Also to look at the larger size of the painting.:)
ReplyDeleteWe still have to go onto that pet loss website together! I wonder if you've met any more characters there? :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder what you prefer... The texture as seen in this painting, or a smoother look, such as the previous painting with the lemon? I'm thinking of using more texture, like on this one.
Hi! My first love is the texture, makes me want to "linger" and really study the painting and come back to see what I might have missed! :) The smoother look tends to "pop" out at me and gets my attention right away! :) They are all so beautiful and I appreciate each one for what emotion is evoked in me! :)
ReplyDeleteGood feedback, thank you! I think for the next few paintings (after my current new work) I will try using the texture more. The molding paste is what helps to give the texture.
ReplyDeleteDo you enjoy painting with texture; does it ever get "tiresome" and how do you ever decide when there is enough texture and the painting is finished? :) I am always amazed by your talent! :)
ReplyDeleteThe molding paste is applied to the canvas before the paint, so it's a one-shot deal. Then I paint on top of it. Of course, the paint itself also creates texture, when applied thickly. I haven't added very much of the paste.... But really you can add a whole ton, if you want to! That's the good thing about acrylic painting, there are many effects that you can achieve with different pastes and gels. You can control how absorbent the support is, and protect the paint surface with a gel before varnishing if desired. There's even something called a "crackle paste", which will crack severely as it dries, creating an interesting surface!
ReplyDeleteA painting is never technically finished. There just comes a time when you can't stand looking at it anymore! :) Ha ha...
Thanks for all of that information. Can you make the molding paste as thick or as thin as you like? I would still love to be able to watch you paint! :) Crackle paste... my pedicurist wanted me to try a "crackle paint" on my toes. It had a black background and while drying gold cracks would appear! :) I'll be watching! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, the paste can be applied as think as you like, but it could take a while to dry! I didn't realize that crackle toenail paint was available! I sometimes compliment women on their choice of nail polish, when they have something really creative on. :)
ReplyDeleteI meant "thick", not "think". :)
ReplyDeleteI have one color that I like for my toes, Cajun Shrimp. :) I have tried others but always end up coming back to Cajun Shrimp.:)
ReplyDeleteWhat color is Cajun Shrimp? :)
ReplyDeleteHmmmm... Not much pink or red more orange. Stays on my toes longer than any other color! :)
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, pink colors don't hold up much at all. Red colors do a little better. But orange colors really hold up and last a long time. The polish doesn't chip much and the color says brighter! :)
ReplyDeleteI wonder what makes the orange color such high quality. :) I guess certain colors just take to the binder really well, or maybe hold up better when exposed to light.
ReplyDeleteI was reading about how paint manufacturers are often at the mercy of pigment supply companies. Pigments suddenly become unavailable, and so certain colors of paint will cease to be made (or an alternative is created). I have a tube of beautiful Cobalt Teal colored paint, which is no longer made! But they're making something close to it instead.
I think you are right. Cajun Shrimp was unavailable for about 4 months last year. The alternative color was similar but not close enough for me. I was really glad when they brought back "my Cajun Shrimp". The Cobalt Teal... I love the color Teal. It is a beautiful color. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's good that they brought back Cajun Shrimp. Sometimes when colors go away, they don't come back. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteI'll be leaving for work pretty soon here! So I'll probably chat with you later. :)
Hope you have a good day at work, Mikey! :) I'll be meeting T.J. at 5:00 for our third Wednesday of the month Mexican dinner! :) Oh, boy! I don't know what I would of done if Cajun Shrimp was no more. Sometimes for the Christmas season, I get a color called Candy Apple Red. :)
ReplyDeleteThat sounds fun, I wish I was having Mexican food. :-) Tell Rooter I said "hi". I'll be getting ready to ship paintings to you and him, very shortly! The painting that I varnished seems to be dry enough now. More on that soon!
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