May 22, 2009

back to abstract

I got tired of reality... well in my sketchbook anyway! So the last few days I have been working with abstract imagery. And experimenting with acrylic gesso with added acrylic paint for the base. It is interesting to see what effects I get with water colors and a really wet brush or water soluble crayons and pencils on the acrylic base. Here is a selection:
Have a great weekend everyone!

6 comments:

Kristin L said...

I want #s 2 and 4 in fabric form, please.

sukipoet said...

especially love the first and second. fun. hope your weekend is fabulous.

Jamie Fingal said...

Really amazing vibrant colors. Love these. I am with you on working in abstract. I love being able to go from one to the other, but my first love is abstract.

Vivien Zepf said...

I am so enjoying these bright color abstracts. Did you use some sort of resist on the last one to create the white circles?

Lynn Cohen said...

This looks like it was fun!
Love the bright colors and movement in the pieces. Happy weekend to you too.

Norma Schlager said...

Great color combinations!