New abstract painting or is it an eye test?

Sometimes when I start these posts I’ve no idea what to say. It seems there are only so many times you can talk about artwork before you end up repeating yourself. This is one of those occasions.

Today was very productive. I completed 2 abstract pictures before I worked on my canvas abstract. I’m beginning to build up some texture now so it’s looking less like an image from a geometry text book and more like a work of art. I’ve also been doing some figure and facial sketches which are pretty so-so. Therefore, I’ve decided to post an abstract – this image is a bit fuzzy so I’ll redo it tomorrow when I get some daylight.

As yet I have no title but I was intrigued to note that, in my attempt to sharpen the image, the focus moves from left to right as I adjust the settings. So I think I’ve invented my own stereoscopic focusing test! Talking of which my eyes feel funny…

Orange lily painting.

It’s been a funny old day today. This morning I had a real problems with a creative block – no ideas were forthcoming at all. So, I decided to take a shower and inspiration finally set in. I’ve been busy painting this afternoon but this is the only “finished” piece I have. I’m not quite sure whether it’s finished yet. There’s something niggling but I can’t decide what it is yet.

I’ve also been jotting down some other ideas for pictures whilst they were in my mind. I find it helps with days when the old “Artist’s block” sets in! Although it didn’t help today.

Photographing paintings workshop.

I’ve spent most of today fiddling with websites and domestic chores. Worked a little on a canvas work I started last week, but not a lot of artwork created.

In spite of this I’ve had a good day. This evening was a BAFA meeting about photographing your work. VERY useful! I’ve learnt a few tricks and more about my camera and image editing software. Now to put them into practice.

However, I have a picture for you – another abstract. This one’s called Expanding universe.

Geometric artwork. It’s abstract but it looks like I painted a darts board!

Yesterdays painting went well and I have this lovely abstract as a result – I removed the masking today and managed to rip the paper only once. Unusual for a complicated picture and, knowing how I tend to rush,the trick is not to remove the masking before the paint is dry. You also get lovely coloured fingers – green and brown with a slight iridescent effect in this case! So Voila, my abstract…

 

The trouble is, now all I can see is a darts board, whichever way I look at it. Is it a good thing? Hmm! not sure, probably yes although I’m not a darts fan… anymore. OK, I admit to chucking the odd few dozen darts as a teenager – far too close to my Mum’s piano for her liking! No longer, I have cast off this pointy activity in a pointed way! Maybe I should view it as an attempt at self hypnosis, although, if that were to succeed, how would I bring myself around? I’m off target now –hah just realised the pun there! Unintentional, I assure you.

Now, what should I paint next? A caricature, portrait or return to that streetskater?

Having a distinctly blue/green day today!

Well I’ve had a lovely day today. Lots of painting done. This one is called “Points of focus” more lovely circles –I’m a bit circle obsessed – expanding outwards from their origins. I had to resist doing everything blue/green as I feel I might be getting in a bit of a rut with my colour choices. It’s a shame the iridescent colours don’t show up when I photograph these.

The BAFA meeting was interesting but not a practical,not as much fun as a result and we finished early.