Tag Archives: abstract

Playing with texture an unplanned break

I took an unplanned break from the abstract project (and from my portrait commission) to indulge in a little texture-mania. I came across this video on YouTube (and this one) with a fun and messy way to create abstract textured pieces. I love playing with texture and since I am using up supplies I thought …

June 16, 2010 – 10:14 pm | By Gulfsprite | Posted in Mixed-Media | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

June Abstracts 1 – 16

Part of the month of June I am working on abstract pieces. I have decided to start with small works on paper. Inspired by Gary Reef’s abstract challenge over on his Ning group. The first set consists of 20 pieces which I hope to bind into an art book. I found an interesting YouTube video …

June 10, 2010 – 6:04 pm | By Gulfsprite | Posted in Mixed-Media, Painting | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Repeated Imagery In My Art

This is my art journal. One of two I currently have in progress. I have two for necessity so that I can work in one while the other dries. I realized something today. Why I paint these trees, this little forest. I have painted them in various colors and moods. Always though they give me …

May 30, 2010 – 6:02 pm | By Gulfsprite | Posted in Art Journals | Tagged , , , , | Comments (3)

sueño del verano – today’s painting

Almost impossible to capture the depth of this painting. I gave it a super glossy finish which really brings out the layers and gives the sky a three dimensional appearance. It is disappointing to me that you really can’t see it in the photos. The photo of the painted edge gives the best hint due …

May 18, 2010 – 12:53 pm | By Gulfsprite | Posted in Painting | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)