"Wherever the Wind Takes Me" - 7" x 5" acrylic & graphite on MDF panel |
This challenge, I'm working on doing more abstracts and am painting over/reworking old paintings. It's been ages since I've painted abstracts and I've really missed the "problem-solving" that needs to happen in order to make a successful work.
For example: I have to pay attention to shapes; colors; form and line in addition to keeping a balanced ratio of lights to darks; warm colors to cools; brights to neutrals and more. And let's not forget composition! Some pieces are easy to figure out while others are like those 5,000 piece jigsaw puzzles that take FOREVER to finish.
I got a head start on this challenge by prepping 15 canvases before it started. Right now I'm working on seven pieces but they aren't coming together quite like I'm wanting them to. Analyzing each piece takes a long time, and I'm getting a bit stressed thinking I won't get all 30 paintings done by the end of January.
Failure is not my strong point, so I do plan on finishing the challenge and completing 30 new abstract paintings. Will they all be successful pieces? Undoubtedly no. I'm striving for 80% though and we'll see if I can finish this challenge with a passing grade.
I would count this one as a success! Great movement and composition.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't too sure about this one but thank you for your compliment, Sherri - it means a lot to me!
DeleteLove this! Looking forward to your January JJ!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sheila - I am enjoying seeing your happy flowers this time around too. Hope you are having fun with the challenge!!
DeleteThanks Judy, I am :)
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