I cannot count how many times I have returned to this canvas. At first, I covered it in black gesso and tried to create something in the vein of a past painting I did that worked. But this time, it just didn’t work. I covered it many times with different ideas and layers. Seeing the black gesso peeking through layers of white reminded me of ice. I decided to try to paint an abstract winter scene. But again, it got shelved for possibly close to two years.
Recently, when working with the concept of contrast, I picked it up again. I looked at the two pieces of map that are collaged in, one being Russia and one part of Canada, and I got the idea of the two land masses with a gap in between, like the Bering Strait.
As usual, I had to let go of some elements I was holding onto: favourite scraps of paper or lines. I tried to improve the composition and repetition of certain elements.
eghoartculture
i love experimental artist a lot, they are not afraid to explore their thought. That is who you are, and i love this piece, it’s fresh and raw. Nice one
The Farmhouse Chronicles and Delight-filled Leaves Art
Thank you! I like that, experimental artist. I hadn’t thought of it that way. I used to get so frustrated by this process, because a lot of the experiments went wrong. But now I guess I am used to it. I just take a break (sometimes even a year) from a piece and then I suddenly know what to do. Thanks for reading.
eghoartculture
you welcome, just keep experimenting………………