Monday, April 29, 2013

Fresh Paint Friday #6, on Monday

So here it is, the Fresh Paint Friday video I promised.  I decided to leave in the original sound rather than add music.  Enjoy!


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Tuesday, April 30
Here is a response to a few of your comments, including this one:
Could you explain a little bit about the process?
Why so many layers, and what kind of paints you use, they look so rich and thick.
Why so many layers?  Well, the first layer is a starting point.  I generally try to throw out an idea, without planning where it will take me.  In this case the idea was that I wanted some intense warm red peeking through layers of neutral colors.  So I started with red, and then started layering neutrals over it.  Then I let the piece lead me to the next step, and then the next.  I don't set out to achieve a specific outcome, but stay focused, in the moment, paying attention to process. This piece took the whole afternoon; I taped 25 segments, totaling about 30 minutes of video. 

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In my workshops I emphasize a focus on process, and demonstrate ways to shift your orientation so that you can get out of your own way and have fun making art!

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12 comments:

  1. Lisa ChinApril 29, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    You always make it look so easy but I know if I were to try it it wouldn't be that easy. So many decisions to make. I love seeing that there are so many layers to the piece. Just beautiful!

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  2. AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Love, love, love! Your work is amazing!

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  3. Lorinda.C.FApril 29, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Thank you for another inspiring video!

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  4. Jo MurrayApril 29, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Amazing!! If only it was as easy as it looks!!!

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  5. Lins ArtyblobsApril 29, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Lovely textures.

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  6. einataApril 29, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    I love your videos, waiting for them every week.
    Could you explain a little bit about the process?
    Why so many layers, and what kind of paints you use, they look so reach and thick.
    Thanks

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  7. UnknownApril 29, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Enjoyed the work sounds. Made me feel like I was participating. But, I'm surprised you don't talk to yourself, or to the cat. My house is only silent like that in the middle of the night.

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    1. Jane DaviesApril 30, 2013 at 9:07 AM

      I do talk to myself sometimes, but for this I have to keep silent, or else editing would be a much bigger job. This is edited down from about 30 minutes of video (25 segments in all) to three and a half minutes. It is a huge job, but would be much more complicated if I had to edit sound as well.

      I talk to the chickens, occasionally, too, as I can hear them clucking and chatting just outside the studio.

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  8. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 3:19 PM

    Beautiful work -- I just discovered you today!

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  9. UnknownMay 2, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE your process and the richness you achieve from all that layering. Very inspiring!

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  10. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    I am so loving these Fresh Paint videos! I learn something from each one. The textures on this piece are beautiful. It looked like you used a brayer with a pattern on it - what was that? did you make it?

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    1. Jane DaviesMay 7, 2013 at 7:28 AM

      Hi Melanie. Yes, I used sticky back "fun foam" to make that brayer. Fun!

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