Thursday, January 13, 2011

"100 Faces, No. 87"

4 x 4"
oil on masonite
sold

Let me respond to a couple of questions while I'm snowbound ....... I don't anticipate I'll stop at 100. It's been the best warm-up exercise for me in the past few months and I thoroughly enjoy the subjects. With respect to how I choose the ground color for each piece, I should say it chooses me. I paint a batch of boards with all different tones, randomly, with acrylics - when I'm ready to start one, I grab whatever is there. No plan. I just adapt to the color and experiment with what happens. That's a lot of the enjoyment and discovery.

8 comments:

  1. When I saw your last painting i was struck that there are only a limited number left to paint. I'm happy that you have decided to continue. It is such fun to see these paintings and your commentary. Thank you!

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  2. No. 87's eyebrows show that she is not happy with the whole situation. You captured her irritation perfectly!

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  3. Love the spontaneity! AND thank God for spell check...

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  4. So glad to see you continuing, and thank you for the tidbit about your grounds. I have been curious!

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  5. Fabulous. You couldn't stop if you tried. You're a painting machine!
    To our advantage.

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  6. I too have been curious on the ground color, just didn't want to be too much of a pest. Enjoy your snow days.

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  7. Nice side view and touch of color on his ear. Your drybrush looks great.

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  8. That's what I love about you, I love how you say there is no plan, I just grab a pre-toned canvas and experiment! It is so freeing to hear that from you.

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