Showing posts with label fluid acrylic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fluid acrylic. Show all posts

Thursday, July 27, 2017

New Painting Working Large

New Painting
 When in college I was experimenting with various types of watermedia on paper and bought a large roll of WC paper, 51 inches by 10 yards.  So finally I've challenged myself to use this paper.  This piece is about 36 X 42 inches, fluid acrylic, with thin layers and washes.
For several years I have been approaching painting with the idea of following where the paint or universe or accident leads me.  I like the icy greens and the soft contrast of the reds.  Working large and loose is a challenge.   I have had trouble finding a large, rigid, lightweight board for mounting while working. For some reason, I thought Rigid Foamcore came in 40 X 60 inch size.  I am using a lot more paint and larger brushes.  Keeping it wet for a long period is difficult.  While I am working in one area something unexpected & undesirable happens in another area.  I think I have finally solved most of the problems and am happy with the final product. I have 3 more large pieces in progress.  Challenging and fulfilling.

Monday, July 3, 2017

Color From a Found Object

Spontaneous Landscape Using Colors From a Found Object

This 5 X 7 inch painting was done using fluid acrylics, without a reference photo, to demonstrate one of the color exercises in my Color Workshop. For the painting I chose colors from a silk scarf.

Friday, April 28, 2017

Mixed Media Workshop


Rising Tides and Setting Suns, Mixed Media

The pelicans in this painting were transfers from some of my drawings.  With practice I have been able to transfer images in a seamless manner.  The pelicans appear to be drawings.  Practice transfer in my  workshop, Memories and Mementos June 5, 6, 7.  For more information contact me at dmcgee09@comcast.net

Workshop form is on Workshops page (sidebar).

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Some Good News

Flight of Dragonfly, Fluid Acrylic, 21 X  14 inches IM, 29 X 22 inches FR
Just got the news, Flight of the Dragonfly received an Honorable Mention award in the 30th Annual Mississippi Watercolor Society's Grand National Juried Exhibition, Juror: Paul Jackson.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

"Night's Breath Paused"

Night's Breath Paused (fluid acrylic on watercolor paper) is currently showing at the Hoover Watercolor Society's Member Show at the Norsworthy Art Gallery in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015