Studio Time

This is just about working out some basic color relationships and developing the forms. I’m going fairly slow with the colors… scrubbing in layers of different colors rather than simply filling in the forms. That way, I get color relationships working in the forms themselves as well as more chances for what Bob Ross calls “happy accidents”. …Something that’s part and parcel of Surrealist technique as well as most abstract painting; exploring or experimenting with just about anything for that matter. …Of course, there’s always those “unhappy accidents” as well. Thankfully, you can “erase” with oils.

I really feel the need to fill this with spheres. To add complexity for one thing… to play with pattern and color as well. And, because they’re fun. I think I’ll do that after breakfast.

Colors: Sennelier’s Mars Yellow, Alizarin Crimson, Lemon Yellow and Titanium White, Winsor Newton’s Phthalocyanine Green and Rembrandt’s Cadmium Red Light.