#17 Red Glow - Mixed Media Daily Painting


"Red Glow"
9"x12"
Mixed Media on canvas

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Here is another mixed media painting that started from a very random underpainting, full of colors and textures, and then I decided to turn it into a bright sunset on a rocky shore.

I created the ground texture with paper of different kinds, including paper doilies, and with peelings from the dry palette. I painted over with acrylic paint, using various brushes and some home-made stencils for interesting patterns.

I really like how it turned out.

It makes me smile.

:)



Comments

  1. laurelleSeptember 25, 2018

    Wonderful painting...wow, peelings from the dry palette...very creative! I'm sure this artwork is even more interesting in person and then able to see the interesting textures!

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    1. Robie BenveSeptember 29, 2018

      Hi Laurelle, I always felt bad about wasting globs of acrylic pint that dried up on the palette, so I've been collecting them in a zip-lock back, thinking they might be useful for something one day, and I used them all plus new ones on my latest paintings. Isn't lovely when creative hoarding turns out to be actually useful? lol
      Thanks for your comment!

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  2. JenniferSeptember 25, 2018

    Oh wow, that's gorgeous! So interesting to hear about your technique too, inspiring!

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    1. Robie BenveSeptember 29, 2018

      Thank you Jennifer, very kind of you. I'm making up this new (for me) technique as I go, and I have to admit so far it has turned up some interesting things. I appreciate your comment. :)

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  3. NelviaSeptember 28, 2018

    Oh yeah, yiu should have a big happy smile, this is a beauty, kudos

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