Once in a while I want to get away from my tightly rendered representational paintings and try something non-representational. This was done on 200# cold press Waterford paper, which I really like. I worked most of this painting wet on wet and this paper doesn't buckle at all. It has a velvety surface and most paint can be lifted and the paper re-worked quite a bit. This was a fun painting but I had to keep reminding myself not to make it become something specific. It's a bit more dramatic looking in person. The colors look a little washed out in this photo.
The Abyss
Image Size 15" x 22"
Watercolor
Unframed
$290.00
I am hoping this isn't a duplicate comment, Nancy. I lost my previous post which just said that your incredible skill in handling the medium is reflected whether the painting subject matter is representational or abstract. This new piece makes a strong, exciting impact.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Robin.
ReplyDeleteI envy you departing your normal style. You did a wonderful job, for me this is not easy to do. The colors are bright and vibrant. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHuge fan of the blues you have in this painting. Funny how my eyes want to make something of this. I see a bull in a frenzy... I was looking at your paintings and I'm going to use the charcoal and watercolor combo (your waterlillies) for my latest portrait of my daughter.
ReplyDeleteI instantly thought of Dante's Inferno. Quite impressive, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carrie.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, I think our minds always to try and see something recognizable in a non-representational painting. I love hearing what each person sees in them.
I'll be watching for your daughter's portrait with the watercolor and charcoal.
Thanks Sherry. It does look rather inferno-ish, doesn't it?
Love it nancy - wild and wonderful! It sure is hard to depart from one's comfortable style - kudos to you for jumping in.
ReplyDeleteThanks Deborah. I think it's good (and fun) to experiment with new styles or mediums.
ReplyDeleteLove when an artist steps out of the box & does something different! This is wonderful, it just flows. Good work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancie.
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