When I started using acrylic paint some 20 years ago, it felt like a medium I can really engage in. Watercolor is beautiful and has its own applications, but acrylic paint allows creating volume and pretty much touchable effect. I love that it doesn’t have smell and I can use acrylic paint in many layers to achieve the magic in my paintings.
The most recent painting has been long in making since it took me almost a year to recover. It can be difficult to return to the mindset and intended painting process I had envisioned that long ago. Nevertheless, the first steps were inviting, and I decided to add more layers and complete this painting. Just like always I have quite many unfinished acrylic paintings. All will be done sooner or later.
When the fall season starts, I do enjoy the bright colors I can apply to my watercolor and acrylic paintings. I had some grey periods and then gold and subtle color period, but eventually I returned to strong, bright colors. To have more magic with acrylic painting, more contrast and volume. As I have mentioned before, I use paint in layers.
Every picture shows more added layers. Like always, the actual painting is better than pictures thereof. Walking into fall season is 20 x 24” acrylic painting on canvas. It is available now, after 2 days I finished it. There are certainly people who appreciate bright and lively colors in a great landscape which also has a fantastic perspective.
Who doesn’t love painting during the fall season and applying the vivid and bright fall colors? I haven’t met any nature artist so far who is intentionally avoiding the warmth of golden tones and sparkling red, orange and yellow, as well as rich and saturated earthy colors. I have posted recently many watercolor paintings because I switch from one medium to another, and acrylic art will be posted soon.
Here are Bright autumn leaves, original watercolor 20.5 x 16.5 in
Bright autumn leaves, original watercolor 20.5 x 16.5 in
I have accumulated numerous half-done paintings during the years of giving art classes. While I had my own studio-gallery in downtown Whitby, I sometimes gave art classes and workshops almost every day, including weekends. Especially busy all art classes were during the fall season and that is understandable: subject is so attractive, traveling and garden work are in the past. Most people have free time on their hands and using it smartly is a big deal.
Fall fruit still life, original watercolor painting 11 x 14 in
My problem has always been framing, that’s why I try creating more acrylic paintings because frame isn’t a must for acrylic art on canvas. Yet, I have the need to bring to conclusion any painting which looks promising, especially the ones I have started on very thick and heavy cotton paper which has become quite unaffordable now. I sure have throwaway pieces, too, which I use for color testing and just toss in the garbage.
Still life with onions, original watercolor 15 x 11 in
This time, I’d love to share one big watercolor painting which wasn’t added to my store yet and a few smaller ones which were in the beginning stages. I added a few more layers and brought them to completion. The common feature is subject relating to the fall season or painted during it. If you are blogging for many years, you most likely now how everything becomes invisible over time because attention is on the most recent or most viewed posts.
Bright red Bell peppers, still life painting, original watercolor 15 x 11 in
Fall season has lots to offer, including harvest vegetables and fruit, stunning colors, inviting views and late blooming flowers. The combinations of fall season painting subjects are endless. We can certainly use any style we prefer: from abstract wash to detailed focal points and so forth. Painting nature is an excellent practice for any potential or established artist because it really moves and activates our imagination.
Golden fall reflection, original abstract watercolor, 14 x 11 in
Teaching drawing and painting is an almost impossible undertaking. We can teach and explain many aspects of art creation, but the fact that one knows these principles and techniques doesn’t mean they are going to apply them. Also, there are aspects we can teach, and many other things we cannot. In my opinion, the most important part of creating art is gearing it towards your personal preference. My group art classes focus on personal palette, preferred color combinations and original style: Art classes, schedule and registration
The other area which is practically not teachable is the emotional aspect of creation. That can only happen when we have already good technical skills, efficient brushing and drawing techniques, as well as knowledge of basic painting principles. Blindly tracing a photo is not the key to a successful painting. Understanding all elements of painting and adding our personal touch to every one of them make all the difference. My private art classes focus on that; Classes specifically for your needs
The adorable fall season is here, and all we have to do is let it in! Canadian Thanksgiving is on October 11, here you can find inspiration, click on image:
Have a wonderful time viewing, watching and painting fall colors!
