Iris Melody on Cream 8"x 8" Oil on MDF Board $175.Click image to see bigger.
A few changes: My new "default" daily painting size is going from 6x6 to 8x8. It's more fun to paint bigger and 8x8 is a standard frame size. ...which is handy when presentation comes into play. Furthermore, I'm switching out the Dick Blick canvas panels for hand cut and gesso'd MDF board. I LOVE the smooth painting surface of this board. Lastly (is that a word?) some paintings will feature colors that coordinate or match well known interior paint brands. This feature is experimental in nature and it will last as long as I find it interesting.
Will start with a Cleveland based paint company: Glidden Natural & Comforting Wild Honey 30YY 57/258 (background+,) Glidden Relaxed & Cozy Nostalgic 70RB 11/196 (purples+)
I like this one a lot! I am all for drama and love the contrast all those darks bring. Using interior paint colors is an interesting idea too.
ReplyDeleteI think you'll like the board Diane, in preference to canvas. Also working on 8 x 8. I really like that size. When I work smaller it always causes me problems. This one is so nice, more abstract and free!
ReplyDeletelastly, is a word ;)
ReplyDeleteSome painters swear their never going to prime another board but something about my New England raising, makes me!
I also use, Pintaura, RayMar and Ampersand Gessoboards, but I like masonite and have it cut at Home Depot.