I have decided that perfect is the enemy of good, and I need to give up on the idea that I should write lengthy blogs posts, as I end up writing nothing! So here goes,
One of the many great things about being back in West Donegal is that I can paint much larger paintings as my art studio is much bigger here than in Derry. So I now have two on the go!
These are both painted in acrylic paint. I find it easier to make adjustment in the value/tones in acrylic before I move onto a layer of oil as a final layer. Acrylic can act as a foundation layer for oil, but not the other way around. I had forgotten how physically tiring painting a large painting is. My arms are tired!
If you want to know about Greyscaling and why I have adopted this technique since moving to Ireland please see my post “Adventures In Acrylic Paint”
These two paintings express your exuberance of being in a bigger studio. I love them. It would seem that you are very happy in Donegal – and long may it last:)
Thank you Janet – I am enjoying the space. I hadn’t realised how cramped I had felt in my bedroom-studio!
A bigger studio! Have you done plein air painting also?
I think these paintings are amazing. Those clouds! Wow!