Friday, February 26, 2016

My Week in Paint

I can't believe another week has passed. This one was a little tumultuous for me and I discovered something interesting. Art has become not only what I like to do, but it has become my way to get back to center and to work things out in myself. 
I used to think that words were most important - talking about things or writing about things, but for me that's not the case. I feel most whole when I go beyond words into shapes and color and intuition flowing freely.
In fact, I have noticed that words can be so inadequate to describe anything. But before I painted, words were all I had. I'm glad that changed.
Ok, enough of the deep talk and back to color and paint. Here a little something about a new technique I tried after watching this video by Annie Hamman. In it she demonstrates how she created a very subtle texture for an angel wing.
Basically, you rub an oil bar (like a big oil paint crayon) all over the stencil you want to use. Then you take a rag with mineral spirits and wipe over the stencil onto your canvas or paper.
It leaves behind a very thin and delicate layer of whatever stencil pattern you used. I was looking for something to bring texture to this alligator I am painting (still in progress) and this was perfect!
It took a while to dry, but today I will spray it with fixative and work on it some more. Fun!!

Linking to the ever inspiring Paint Party Friday!

Here's to a peaceful week. May yours be filled with sunshine, hope and much love!

Silke

20 comments:

  1. Love love love...I remember when you wanted to try painting!!!
    You have had a remarkable journey...and it is just beginning!!!

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  2. Lovely work as always...Art is theraphy for me, too.Could not agree more.I used to journal a lot. But now that i have color and shapes in my life, i never feel the need to journal. Maybe a few words in my art journal. But the paint does all the trick :) Have a nice weekend Silke.

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  3. These are so wonderful! Love your composition and freedom with color.

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  4. I'm sorry for our tumultuous week, but it sounds like you know your own cure! I love your work, and your words. Thank you for the video-it was wonderful. I have been commissioned to do a painting of a dog who has passed. OMG. I am agonizing! But maybe the technique you've shown will help me, as I may incorporate wings(?). This is a hard one. Thank you, Silke! Beautiful work!

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  5. Wonderful and colourful art, happy PPF, hugs lovely

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  6. Wow they are bold and beautigul‼ Wonderful texture too. Love your style.
    Happy PPF ♥

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  7. Beautiful! You make me think of the Georgia O'Keefe quote....."I found I could say things with shapes and colors that I couldn't say any other way--Things I had no words for."

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  8. Gorgeous colours in your art work.

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  9. lots of teethy in there lol... but these are so fabulous... love that bird... amazing depth and shape... awesome post

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  10. Sunshine is here, that's for sure - but it's gone so cold again that I am now wearing the winter coat I didn't need all winter :-)

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  11. I just love the bird. How very powerful it feels and such strong expression. Just lovely.

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  12. WOW! It is amazing how your vibrant color brings your bird to life. He is gorgeous! As is the ferocious cat. Wonderful artwork here.

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  13. I am so impressed with all of your animal art. Especially the inside of the mouth. You have that down girl. Have a great weekend.

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  14. Really bold and beautiful! Very expressive and lovelY! Happy PPF and have a lovely weekend!

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  15. I can feel the energy of these stunning paintings...a little aggressive anger me thinks!! I think it's phenomenal if you can purge feelings with paint instead of words!! Amazing really! Thanks for all the tips on getting texture!! You are so incredibly talented!! Sending love in hope for a better new week!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  16. Images are so important. We recognize things on a level that is deeper than words. Colors too. Loved this post. Have a great week. xo

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  17. Oh I love it. I have an entire box of new paints and pencils got to get them out and get busy.

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  18. Wunderschöne neue Werke sind da entstanden, besonders der Raubvogel hat es mir angetan. Danke auch für den Videotip, habe es mir angesehen,super Inspiration.
    Malen ist auch für mich Entspannung pur, da versinke ich ganz darin und vergesse Raum und Zeit. Kunst braucht keine erklärenden Worte, sie spricht für sich selbst.
    Liebe Grüße
    Sabine xox

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  19. The color! The perfectly drawn animals! Really, really well done, Silke. Who needs words?

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  20. Such brilliant and gorgeous colors to your beautiful art, Silke. I am supposing the first two were acrylics. The last technique sounds interesting. I may just grab those oil crayons and try this.

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