About a year ago I decided I wanted to create a series of large paintings for my upcoming solo, but life got in the way and now I have two weeks to pull something together. Hopefully if I manage to create enough larger paintings I will be able to add a few surprise 3D pieces.
I started planning this morning and was determined to get the best part of at least one painting done. Square compositions are always a challenge, but I stuck to my original thought and only strayed for the last layer. There are a few minor corrections to make, but overall Im pleased with the result.
This is the third largest one piece painting I’ve created to date at 36” square, which in itself was a challenge and I ended up sitting on cushions on the floor with a large tarp underneath. I rotated to complete each side but kept reaffirming that I keep the composition off center, each corner different, variety in focal size and use of different tools to apply the paint. I would love to place a big splash of gold leaf across the painting, but I’m holding back because I dont think it needs it.
The name came to me at the end and then the sun came through the clouds that had hung over the lake all day, as if to affirm my choice.
That is huge Sea, well done. :) Awesome story too ;)
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