New work: "From the cliffs"

From the cliffs Mixed media on panel 12” x 12”

I just completed a bunch of small 12” x 12” pieces for galleries (and, or anyone else who might be interested!!) for the Christmas season.

Making small pieces for galleries around the holidays is almost a tradition. Many galleries request this from their artists and most are happy to oblige. Small work requires a very different approach. The most obvious is that your brushes or any tool you usually use covers so much more ground. A quick brush stroke on a small piece is huge compared to the same on a larger canvas. It was difficult for me at first because I always worked large, unless it was on paper. (More about work on paper in upcoming posts).

The change in tool scale is what makes small work so much fun. It’s very liberating. I prepare the colour palette that I intend to use ahead of time and then I’m ready to go. I work quickly and intuitively. Meaning I try not to think too much because spontaneity and thinking don’t really work well together.

That’s it for now. This is my very first blog post. I’m looking forward to seeing if I’m talking to myself or if there’s anyone out there listening!!

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