Monday, June 20, 2011

A Different Surface















Storm Brewing
8" x 10"
Oil on masonite
$600  SOLD

It is good to vary the surface on which you paint. Just as it is to vary the size you paint. It keeps you fresh and on your toes. Otherwise it is easy to get into a formulaic way of painting.
I painted "Storm Brewing" on smoothly primed masonite. I usually paint on canvas with a tooth to it. Because of the smooth surface I was able to "lift" paint off and let the brush slip and slide around instead of dragging it. I really enjoyed this change and plan to do it more often.
As usual, this is my favourite place, Ocean Point.

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