Tuesday, February 14, 2012


On The Way To Carleton Place   ...11" x 14"   oil/panel

This piece was painted on a gesso (two coats) prepared Masonite panel. The gesso surface was left rough and no flat colour was added  to the surface prier to painting. The composition and layout were layed in loosely with colours mixed freely with odourless solvent until the whole surface was covered. This layer of colour(s) is now the underpainting.

Once the surface had evaporated, the layout was reinforced with the dryer local colours of the objects and built up to their final finish, while working all over the panel. This action can be quite intuitive. 
While at this stage of painting, I think it is wise to step back from the painting from time to time to examine the 'impressions' and 'values' of the paint strokes just layed, compared to the whole. It  helps to look through 'squinted ' eyes while doing this exam. I also check for lost and found edges as well.
Picking out and painting the final details and accents will bring one to the finish.

Except for waiting the first washes to evaporate, it seemed as though most of the painting 'happend' by itself in short order.

'til next..

8 comments:

Antonin Passemard said...

Great painting ! I really like the composition and the sense of urgency.

Frank A. said...

Antonin.. Thank you ! I am happy that you sensed that.

" I really like the composition and the sense of urgency "

I think that the cold will really influence that, so I can not take all the credit. ..Mostly the sense of urgency..haha !

take care..

Muñoz Bautista said...

I like so much your art work!!!
Your painting are fantastic!
I follow you from Spain
Maribel Muñoz

Frank A. said...

Munoz Bautista..

"I like so much your art work!!!
Your painting are fantastic!
"

Thank you very much for your kind and generous compliment. It is greatly appreciated.
I also viewed your blog and was overwhelmed by your diverse and multi-talent.

Keep up the good work ! :)

Frank..

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BELISSSMO !!!

Frank A. said...

casa de fifia..

" BELISSSMO !!! "

Thank you !! :-)

Anonymous said...

I love love love all of your work! The amazing colors, brushwork and passion-all sing a of a beautiful harmony! I will come back and buy several when and if I win the lottery. Keep up the wonderful work! and thank you for sharing it online....Susan

Frank A. said...

Anonymous..

Thank you very much for your lovely thoughts and tribute. I am humbled !

" Keep up the wonderful work! and thank you for sharing it online."

...My pleasure, thank you. :)

" will come back and buy several when and if I win the lottery.

..Will be waiting ..! :)

Take care, Susan