I bought an assortment of wood cut to size and have started the first painting. It is 25 x 15 cm on ash ply. (that's approximately 10" x 6" for Avoirdupois aficionados)
The first thing I discovered is that I'm not at all used to painting this small or this fast. Most likely I will improve over time, but its a different feeling. I'm used to holding my brush in my fist a lot, and therefore using arm and shoulder muscles to paint.
This first one is taking longer than I expected, but I should be able to finish it off fairly quickly once the paint I have put down is dry enough to flick on some emphasis.
When I start to get into the pace I will set up a blog for these.
If you click the image it should be about real size on the screen.
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4 comments:
Peter, 'les grands esprits se rencontrent !!!'
I just bought some similar wood and had it cut for a series of smaller paintings..a series dedicated to WOOD!
They will also be framed with wood for continuity, etc...more infos about this when I have my blog 'sorted'..around September..my paintings will be slightly larger than yours (30x30cm 30x40cm)..it is exciting !!!
I have other ideas as well on the same theme..watch this space...
Hi Annick. As you posted your comment twice I have deleted one ;D.
Concerning the paintings I'm considering coming up a notch in size to around 30-35 cm max dimension.
Looking good Pete! It took me some time to get used to painting small (30x30cm) but I am getting better at it and I really enjoy getting something finished quickly. I get really impatient and want to finish!
Love this painting and the glow of the evening light. Keep up the 'small' work!!
Thanks Cat. Will try and keep it up...
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