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In my representational work
I combine photos into an
original design that
ultimately will be a fusion of
pattern & representation.
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Each of my paintings begin with a pour.
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The first pour creates my initial dominate
colors.
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The second pour creates intensifying
values.
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My color mixing is done by lifting and tilting the
paper or canvas that I am working on.
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On most of my works
I pour 3 or 4 separate
times. I alternate
pouring my paint
with applying the
friskit. The friskit covered
painted areas are then
protected from future layers of
poured paint.
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I lay bits of "lace" papers, strings, baubles or whatever to create odd
patterns on my painting. As the paint dries a unique mark or texture
remains on the surface I am working on.
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Friskit allows me to control the pours, values and
how the imagery will ultimately look.
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Once the friskit is removed, as is seen in
these 3 photos :
The Fearless Fun begins! It is now time for
me to finish the paintings by working with
brushes.
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Working with fluid acrylics by Golden, I create additional patterns. My goal is to create a pattern driven imagery, that is a fusion of abstraction and representation.
“Imagination at work”currently on exhibit at The Adirondack National Exhibition of American Watercolors.” Old Forge, NY
Notice the changes that have occurred to my original design…all in the name of creating a stronger composition.
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Left: “Dahlias, Dahling”40 x 30 poured watercolors & acrylics on canvas
Above: “Fluidity” 22 x 30 poured watercolors and acrylics on paper
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I frequently incorporate collage into my paintings. I use the same bits and
pieces of paper that I originally poured through; to create the background
and the horses manes.
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Applying collage papers
to the surface.
Close up of collaged papers
“Jungle Management”
36 x 48 poured watercolors,
acrylics and collage on canvas.
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“Dream Cycle”40” x 32”Poured watercolors and acrylics on canvas.
“Dream Energy” 22 x 30 poured watercolors, acrylics and collage on paper.
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Accepted into the 2012 Florida
Watercolor Society Exhibition at
the Mannello Museum of Art
and History- Orlando, FL.
Published in
“Splash 13 - The Best of
Watercolor -Alternative
Approaches" by Rachel Rubin
Wolf.
Available now at your local
book store or through
Amazon.com
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