Above is an image of of the back wall in the lower gallery of the Castlefield Gallery, where I may be hanging my large canvas. They have strip and spot lighting, so any work here is well lit. Knowing the size of my canvas has helped me to visualise the space better. It's getting ever closer to our exhibition now and I'm beginning to feel a little nervous. This will be an important exhibition for all of us in our group.
Below shows the initial mapping out of my canvas. I have spent some time working out the measurements for this piece. I have followed the design I have sketched out in my sketchbook, but I've tripled the depth from the edge to the canvas to the pencil line which is just visible. I am going to use various textures from paper to textured paste and egg shells in the section that I've drawn so far.
Here are 7 6in x 8in pieces of paper and card that may represent the size I could use on this canvas. I wanted to try various sizes, not going too small, because I don't want the texture border to overshadow the images. I am going to layer various paper from flat to textured in the middle section under the photographs and stamp images. This will be painted over using earth coloured acrylic paint, which will be of different intensities.
Above is a selection of 5in x 7in canvases that I chose to represent the same arrangement as above but on a smaller scale. Personally I think this canvas can take the larger examples above. I want my images to have impact and not be overpowered by the surrounding media, although I want people to be able to see them as a part of the canvas and as a whole of it too if that makes sense.
The above images, which may be hard to see here could be my final choices for this canvas. I'm undecided whether to do a series of image transfers, which could stand alone from this canvas, or a series of photographs which will need framing. So it's cost versus time.
Opposite is the start of preparing the middle of my canvas. I am using various papers from white printing paper to brown wrapping paper and textured paper in rectangles and squares. This will represent the old train timetable layouts that I found whilst researching Castlefield.
Above is a close up of the bottom right hand corner. As can be seen the square/rectangle pattern is starting to emerge. Once it has been covered with acrylic only the edges will be visible. I may highlight some of these lines to emphasize them; to pick out the cross lines as shown on the ole timetables.
Below is another close up. It's easier to see the textures on this image. I hope these show up once they have been painted. I'll have to be careful not to totally obliterate them.
Top right hand corner close up. The greenish gold textured paper was very hard to keep glued down so I had to use other papers to hold it down. I was going to use more of this paper but I'll have to be careful because it will be difficult to lay image transfers over it without distorting the image. This didn't matter too much as I wanted some cross over to achieve a variety of sizes. Some of the larger shapes may be covered further at a later stage.
Above & below more close ups. I can't wait to put some paint on this so that I can start work on the outer edges.
Well that's all for now. Keep looking for later developments. I'm sure this is going to be a fun project.
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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.