Close up of upper part of left hand-side of the canvas. It shows some pale washes to emphasis shadows and that white is almost always not pure white; white picks up hues from other colours around it. I wanted to keep most of the petals simple in colour to reflect the genus of Cyclamen had taken a photograph of. i also think this image could make another unusual composition that I could use in my sketchbook.
A slightly different angle from the one above this image. I have started to paint the spots with a Cochineal a pinky/red acrylic paint. Under the that I've used a pale wash of Primary Magenta for the spots and I also used a baby wipe around the edges of the spots to soften the edges. I used a wash of Primary Magenta and Paynes Grey for the subtle shading and marks on the petals.
A slightly better view of the shading on the upper petals on the one above and below.
I think the image below looks quite fierce in the intensity of colour and brush strokes. I have found it quite difficult to blend the brush strokes so that they look more natural from the top of the petals, but I feel I've almost got it. The only thing I'm not too sure about is that the top of this petal on the photograph is dark like I've done here, but the part underneath is too red, whereas on the photo it looks pinky. I may change this before deciding it's finished.
I feel the image below would also make a good composition in its own right.
Almost there and I have to say I'm pleased with the result. I like the softness and fairly regular shapes of the petals against the random marks of the foliage. I feel it works well as a contrast and the colours I've chosen to use also add to the the overall effect.
I'm not sure about the image above as to whether it would make a good enough composition, but I find it interesting to look at. I have added more red Cochineal to some of the spots mixed with Gloss Gel Medium to help the paint move around more easily. It also adds a sheen to them making the spots stand out more.
I like this image of the strong contrast of the top of the petal against the spots. My primary aim was to highlight the delicacy of the petals against the background.
The petals look huge and dominate all of this image set off by the narrow background running to the right hand side.
The image above should have been rotated before uploading, but it nonetheless looks effective.
I took this image across the right hand side to show that the painting goes round the edges of the box camera. The canvas although taken at an unusual angle wouldn't look out of place this way up, which I find a little odd, but it has given me food for thought.
This is the other side of the canvas showing how I've extended the detail onto the sides.
The image above is almost identical to one above, but shows a slightly different composition. Strong lower petals against a strong background and softer upper petals.
Virtually done. I have added more Primary Magenta again as I wasn't satisfied with the bottom top petal. I'm not sure yet but i may knock it back a little with a watery white wash. I will decide tomorrow morning before taking the finished piece to show my client. Let's hope he likes it.
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I am a new up and coming mixed media artist currently studying my 2nd year at Macclesfield College on Creative Arts for Employment Foundation Degree.
Since April this year I share a Studio Workshop and Gallery space in Macclesfield with three of the students that are on the same course. We are all quite diverse from one another; one specialising in textile and embroidery, and the three remaining artists have all created our own techniques in mixed media.
We will eventually have guest artists exhibiting their work and we'll also be doing workshops so that we can share our knowledge to all ages.
My work is primarily centered on natural forms such as abstract flowers, landscapes, seascapes and ceramic work that is both textural and with the feeling of movement.
Colour has a strong influence on me and this is reflected in my work mainly strong and bright or subtle, however the mood or subject dictates. When looking around me for inspiration colour is the first thing that has a major impact on me with texture a close second. Due to colours influence on me this is the first thing I consider when starting a new project and then I decide if I'm going to add texture to the canvas, paper or board. I use photography, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, printing & ceramics as a means to translate what I see. Some of my work is representative yet I also like to experiment with small compositions & paint abstract images from them. I use a wide range of media from tissue paper to tile grout in my acrylic & printing work to add texture & depth; this makes my work both visual & tactile.
I have been commissioned paintings & I'm available for more work.