Colorful Mixed Media Still Life Painting: Spring River



Like many others of mine, this painting started with a colorful abstract mixed media base. I love to let the initial spontaneous (and crazy) elements provide a guide to the intuitive process of creating the next layers. 
As I added layers of color, mainly with a palette knife, I allowed some of the base to peek through.

The resulting work is vibrant and happy. The unexpected colors add visual interest and catch the viewer's attention. 



mixed media landscape painting by Robie Benve
"Spring River"
8x8 inches
Acrylic and paper on wood panel.
SOLD

 You can see the initial base below. I used colored and patterned paper, acrylic paint, and my unique hand-cut stencils to create a totally random ground with fun patterns and bold colors. Thy all somehow contribute to the creation of moments of surprise and fun that carry through to the final painting. 
The kind-of-crazy starting point for Spring River: paper and acrylic paint.

Thanks for reading, blessing! :)

Sold!

Thank you so much to the wonderful collector that purchased this painting!  May it bring lots of joy and smiles.




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