(above, painting in various stages of progression)
For the second painting in my series ( Churning), i continued to work with oil paint because i am interested in making figurative works and i really think oil paint is the best medium, that i know of, which allows one to capture the consistency of flesh. i really don't think my work would be as effective if i had chosen another medium.
this time, i started off with even more heavier layers of paint to build up the weight of the figure and the meat. I felt like i was pretty successful with that but could push it even further for the next one. Working with more paint is something i think i am gradually getting comfortable with but still working on. i also have been playing around with applying paint with the pallet knife subtly in the areas surrounding the figure. this approach was definitely out of my comfort zone. i don't think i will do this for the next one because i don't think it worked really well for the piece. however it was me playing around and trying something new and i think that, as a learning tool is worthwhile.
above, what made it to critique.
Passionate...
is my adjective for painting and these works. Going back to the fact that i approach my paintings with spirit, i would say that in the begining stages when i'm laying down the first layers and when the brush strokes are the largest really is a reflection of energetic spirit that i have for painting. i really get involved in it and lost in the movements that i make with my arms and i believe this shows up in the brushwork and even more so as i have begun to paint on good sized canvases.
Furthermore, when it comes to my ideas, i am interested in addressing the personal, and what goes on internally for people and bringing intangible ideas, states, feelings ect. to the surface visually. and i believe with this series i'm just starting to examine how to do that; I've only reached the tip of the iceberg it seems and that is a bothersome feeling but it's also humbling and a reminder that improving on my work will take time. the message i am working through with these pieces is growth and the transformation that is undergone to evolve. i've just seemed to figure that out recently and have realized that my most recent painting falls short when it comes to content addressing such. i fear i left to much room for the viewer to form opinions but what i did find successful was that i was able to get some good emotional reactions from people in the critiques that i would hope for with this painting.
So i am still getting a grip on how to make the internal manifest visually in in a way that the viewer isn't left so confused. i must admit that i am not however interested in being so straight to the point that people get what i'm doing entirely... i do enjoy being a bit vague and ambiguous and feel that is important in my work. the brain has a very hard time with ambiguity and i think i would like to figure out how to address that further at some point.
As far as the context goes. i am finding myself thinking into the future and wanting to pursue art based on how Alice Neel. focusing on really capturing people in portrait on the psychological level...how i perceive them, and working from life. i am thinking i would ask friends if each would be willing to work with me at least three times a month... and just do it. Also interested in exploring ways to paint the visceral. i've come across The Gryllus, i believe they are a husband and wife who work collaboratively. i am interested in experimenting with lighting, something do with their figures....and want to explore the landscape of the human form more similar to how they do.
http://www.bluecanvas.com/thegryllus?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4dbb8ceef2bff4fa%2C0
this time, i started off with even more heavier layers of paint to build up the weight of the figure and the meat. I felt like i was pretty successful with that but could push it even further for the next one. Working with more paint is something i think i am gradually getting comfortable with but still working on. i also have been playing around with applying paint with the pallet knife subtly in the areas surrounding the figure. this approach was definitely out of my comfort zone. i don't think i will do this for the next one because i don't think it worked really well for the piece. however it was me playing around and trying something new and i think that, as a learning tool is worthwhile.
Passionate...
is my adjective for painting and these works. Going back to the fact that i approach my paintings with spirit, i would say that in the begining stages when i'm laying down the first layers and when the brush strokes are the largest really is a reflection of energetic spirit that i have for painting. i really get involved in it and lost in the movements that i make with my arms and i believe this shows up in the brushwork and even more so as i have begun to paint on good sized canvases.
Furthermore, when it comes to my ideas, i am interested in addressing the personal, and what goes on internally for people and bringing intangible ideas, states, feelings ect. to the surface visually. and i believe with this series i'm just starting to examine how to do that; I've only reached the tip of the iceberg it seems and that is a bothersome feeling but it's also humbling and a reminder that improving on my work will take time. the message i am working through with these pieces is growth and the transformation that is undergone to evolve. i've just seemed to figure that out recently and have realized that my most recent painting falls short when it comes to content addressing such. i fear i left to much room for the viewer to form opinions but what i did find successful was that i was able to get some good emotional reactions from people in the critiques that i would hope for with this painting.
So i am still getting a grip on how to make the internal manifest visually in in a way that the viewer isn't left so confused. i must admit that i am not however interested in being so straight to the point that people get what i'm doing entirely... i do enjoy being a bit vague and ambiguous and feel that is important in my work. the brain has a very hard time with ambiguity and i think i would like to figure out how to address that further at some point.
As far as the context goes. i am finding myself thinking into the future and wanting to pursue art based on how Alice Neel. focusing on really capturing people in portrait on the psychological level...how i perceive them, and working from life. i am thinking i would ask friends if each would be willing to work with me at least three times a month... and just do it. Also interested in exploring ways to paint the visceral. i've come across The Gryllus, i believe they are a husband and wife who work collaboratively. i am interested in experimenting with lighting, something do with their figures....and want to explore the landscape of the human form more similar to how they do.
http://www.bluecanvas.com/thegryllus?sms_ss=facebook&at_xt=4dbb8ceef2bff4fa%2C0
