Originally posted on January, 29, 2009
“Morning on the San Juan” Golden Open acrylic on stretched canvas, 46cm x 38cm, 2009
“Jura Heights” Golden Open acrylic on stretched canvas, 30cm x 24cm, 2009
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After a few days of this I felt confident enough to try a painting on canvas. Above is my first painting : “Morning on the San Juan”.
Originally posted on January, 29, 2009
“A Golden Coast” Golden Open acrylic on 100% cotton paper, 22cm x 16cm, 2009
Golden’s new acrylic is not the only extended time acrylic out there. This technology is coming out of the US where there is evidently a very strong interest in acrylic as well as the new dye based watercolors (I must note that the later are fugitive paints). Quite frankly, I have had little interest in any of this. I have, however, for many years an interest in an alternative to painting with solvent for health reasons. From time to time I’ve picked up some acrylic and worked with them for a short period of time. I’ve never liked them much but Golden’s acrylics are the best I’ve tried.
Originally posted on December, 7, 2008
In my last post I attempted to give some ideas about painting in contrast to photography. Those thoughts directly apply to what I want to talk about here.
Originally posted on November, 30, 2008
I had much to ponder during my yearly walks on the Normandy beaches. For a long time, I’ve closely observed the fabric of our cultural life. So, needless to say, there was much new in that regard. But autumn has for many years been, for me, a period of personal introspection. I have hope that this year’s effort will prove to be insightful and bring some much needed wisdom. Recognition of this need seems to come with age. Hopefully. On the practical side there is the continual need to redefine the search. It seems the creative voice must forever become more clear.