In the end, I have to admit, I am unsatisfied with the outcome of my piece. I think in certain areas I achieved the effect that I was looking for - with kind of murky edges and infinite variations in color - but unfortunately, there were too many areas where I wasn't able to get that effect. I think the materials were certainly a part - using acrylic on a prepared canvas is very different than using acrylic stains on raw canvas, and I do think that had a pretty large effect on the final product.
I'm also not sure I'm completely happy with the composition. Honestly, it feels to similar to a Rothko, and I think I should have chosen a more experimental composition - maybe even turning the canvas sideways. In all, I wouldn't say that I'm unhappy with the outcome, However, I would definitely say that there are some areas that could really use some fixing. Finally, I am considering going over the entire painting with a matte medium. Right now, theres a lot of glare coming off the painting, especially with the fluorescent lighting, which makes it very difficult to see the variations in color. I think I'll go over the entire painting with a layer of matte medium next class, and it should make the piece more interesting, and the important parts too visible. My work on the practice paintings certainly inspired my work on the final painting. While the technique I experimented in my second painting was much closer to that which I used in the final, I think there are some important comparisons to be made with my first practice as well. The translucent brown and swirled glaze that I laid over most of the surface really inspired me to pay attention to color. I knew before the first painting that I was interested in color, but that experience made me realize the ability to control and manipulate color that was possible with acrylic paints. The second practice painting was largely an experimentation with materials. I was really trying to replicate the layered washes and glazes that color-field AbEx artists used, and in order to do that, I reversed the canvas. Unfortunately, the canvas didn't work too well, and the acrylic layers weren't dark or saturated enough to get the effect I was looking for. However, it did give me good practice with the color palette and composition that I was looking for.
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Lucy
3/1/2019 10:58:15 am
I think that this definately shows a clear vision for your painting that you executed well. Even though you did add some things and darken some stuff up, it seems as though you knew what you wanted to make immediately! i think that your final piece also looks really good, but I think that you should include a final picture as well as your practice paintings, especially the practice painting that you worked on staining because I think the look of stained canvas inspired your final painting. Good work !!!!! >:)
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MM
3/10/2019 09:05:38 am
It's a wonderful thing when you are happy with your outcome... but this is a learning experience and I know you learned a lot. As usual, your reflective writing is on point but you have missed some opportunities to highlight your process (as Lucy has pointed out!). Missing: a) a final image and b) images of practice paintings and thoughts about what you learned from them! You wrote, "Photo Coming Soon" on 2/28/19.... the final post was due 3/8... still waiting!
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