Monday, June 30, 2014

Laguna Coast

Laguna Coast
Image Size 30" x 40"
Acrylic
I know I've painted this scene many times but this one is different.  It's pretty large and it's acrylic.  Acrylic is not the medium that I'm the most comfortable using, especially as thick paint.  I prefer using them as a type of watercolor, very thin and many layers of glazes.  I think my main complaint with acrylics is how fast they dry.  I do use a medium that slows the drying time but it still is frustrating and creates a feeling of tension because I'm trying to beat the clock.  Also, blending is not easy for me to do  with acrylics.

This is painted on a gallery wrapped canvas so there is no need for a frame.  That gives a nice, contemporary look that I really like.

8 comments:

  1. Bonjour,

    Merci de partager avec nous cette très jolie peinture qui dégage une ambiance sereine et sauvage.
    J'aime beaucoup votre premier plan avec les remous et les roches.
    Je comprends votre sentiment avec le travail de l'acrylique. Je n'aime pas non plus. J'ai tenté une fois et sans plaisir aucun. Je n'ai jamais renouveler l'expérience. Je me sens tellement mieux avec l'huile avec laquelle on peut partager des émotions à notre rythme.
    Bravo toutefois pour ce joli travail.

    ❁ Gros bisous ❁

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    1. Merci Martinealison. Je suis d'accord que les huiles sont beaucoup plus faciles à travailler et semblent avoir une finition plus douce. Cependant, j'ai tellement la peinture acrylique que je vais probablement continuer à l'utiliser et nous espérons trouver dans mon cœur à l'aimer.

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  2. The composition of this one is especially flowing, I think, where the waves break and the rocks lead, where the beach meets the water, and then rises up the hill in the distance, and then the foreground trees gently leaning into the scene... it's very inviting! I like the colors and variety of textures too. Oh, but the thought of having to work so quickly the way you described... I couldn't do that! Beautiful work, Nancy!

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    1. Thank you Katherine for such an encouraging comment.

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  3. Like a lot both land and sea colors. I think the blending in the water coming onshore, with the white foam is particularly good. Maybe it is just painting more with acrylics, but this tip urns out well. How big is it?

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