Fossil #1 (detail)
mixed media
on 4"x4"x1-3/8" wrapped canvas
I have three more little canvases to show you. I find this small size very challenging, because there is nowhere to hide. Every part of the small canvas is important. It's like comparing a short story or poem to a novel, when I compare a small canvas to a large one. In a poem or short story, every single word is important and absolutely essential.
Fossils 1 - 3
mixed media
on 4"x4"x1-3/8" wrapped canvas
Creating these fossils was an interesting adventure. I applied many, many layers of paint, gently rubbing the surface between each layer.
(detail)
The result was a very soft and burnished look which resembles encaustic.
(detail)
I really love the richness and complexity of the colors, as well as the textures.
(click on any photo to enlarge)
I'm really starting to enjoy working in this smaller size. And I really, really like the flexibility you have in displaying little canvases like this.
7 comments:
These are fascinating and beautiful! I think I would make a mess of trying something like these.
It wasn't too messy, probably because the canvases were so small. I don't know if it would even be possible to do this on a really large stretched canvas. It would need more support.
Very interesting and beautiful, Angela. Never tried anything like this myself and wouldn't know where to begin. Love looking at your work though.
How true, about there being nowhere to hide when working with small canvasses. The layers and textures you've achieved are really intriguing. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
You have done a wonderful job....
your work is lovely...the blues are especially phenomenal, very 'maxfield parrish-y' blue, love it...
R-love the strength of these pieces and also the landscapes in previous post. Very strong texture in the pieces - love them. Go well. B
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