Further exercise in acrylic...

This time on A2 canvas paper

Experiments with Acrylics

It has been far too long since I had a concerted period of time in the studio. So I have resolved to get in there and to get cracking. A series of experiments/exercises to get going.

These are old canvases that have been overpainted.... around 40x50cm

Calm

I am going to Adelaide to see the Turner exhibition this weekend, and I am very excited.

In the studio today thinking about it..... 

Landscape paintings progressing

The landscape tryptich is progressing - a yellow hue now and a move to an 'abstracted' rather than 'abstract' stage. More to come.

details from the landscapes

Yes I have a passion for Turner, and it keeps popping through.

I am finding that by practising using acrylics I am getting better at applying them as washes. 

These are details from the landscapes,

Landscape paintings - again, more.

I have taken some ideas from the small studies I did last week and spent all of Monday working on these three panels.

I am exploring glazing with acrylics and different grounds on the support.

The support here is MDF, and I have used calcite, impasto and gel mediums to get some textures. I have used lots of normal acrylic medium to build up the glazes.

Some scumbling has taken well on the rough ground. Will get a detailed view of it for the next update.

More landscape paintings

 Working quite small - 23 x 26 cm has its advantages - can experiment with different colours and compositions. Working in acrylics is enjoyable too. Here is the beginning of my new series. They have been inspired by my wanderings along the Yarra River at different times of the day.