Art & Illustration – Page 9 – Home Office Charm

This time last week, I brought this painting home. You see I had joined a deep art work project. I think the philosophy is about the functionality of art. But some of them described it as going deep into the painting and just switching off from the outside world, no distractions, they said and not phones. I kind of took that as my signal not to chat and paint at the same time. So I went deep ( you could say) into creating this with my fabric paints and some acrylics i had to hand like true red (which looks like magenta) and gold metallic.

Golden bud picture

When it can time to pass around the Minstrals (chocolate button sweets for sharing) then it seems were were able then come out focus to talk.

Many said they liked this. I rather like it too.

You see the day before I had learned how to do the special I painting method and how to put the colors together so that there was balance and an appealing composition. So far my learning about doing acrylic art paintings seems to be working. I think this is my favorite of all the pieces I have done so far.

Next time I shall use less fabric paint and more acrylic. But the mix is interesting as fabric paint gives a flat matt finish which helps the gloss of the acrylic and metallic gold stand out.

I just finished this piece so that it will match my cushions and curtains.

In this piece, I layered the paint out on a base of red and then built up the colours, textures and shapes. I managed to create lovely rose gold. It was all to echo the beige/ taupe black and white pattern in my upholstery.

I took in what I learned from two professional acrylic abstract artists who sell their work for £300. And the up-cycling elements used were the brushes. Blusher brush for the black for smooth light application. Eyeshadow fan brush and eyeliner brush for the other colours.

But I was surprised at how oriental the piece ended up looking. Although there are some similarities between the painting and the cushions/ curtains. The painting seems to have an identity all of it’s own. And I am very glad for that.