New Look

Experiments...

I am trying something different this week,

mounting some of my A4 paintings 

on a wood cradled panel.

'Untethered'

I have found the vertical format works well

giving the picture a dramatic 'abstract' look.

Here is another example 

'Freedom'

I like the central swathe of turquoise 

as a contrast to the soft pale green.

It looks almost 3D.

'Shining'

Another strong vertical design 

which suits the format.

 

'Jewelled'

A happy painting, bright and cheerful.

These are all A4 size on 300gsm smooth white paper 

using Golden Open Acrylics.

The panels are approximately 20mm deep

and can be hung without a frame.

I shall look through my collection of paintings;

there could be more to add.

'Art on a Card'

These are original oil paintings on Arches oil paper 

mounted on a blank greeting card.

Ideal for a small gift, a greeting or just 

a simple piece of art.

£2, £2.50 & £3

Three sizes...

A6, A7 and 5x7 inches.

Art doesn't have to be expensive 

That's all for now...

Thank you for visiting 

Click on the image below 

to see my website 

Anne Wood Paintings 

www.wildartdesigns.com

Second thoughts.

A painting is a painting...?

Is that so?

There are differing opinions.

I shall explain my side of the situation.

First I will show you my recent work.

'Suspense'

A new piece made over the weekend.

This layered work has a moody 

feeling full of atmosphere.

'Storm'

Another piece with 'special effects'.

Made at the same painting session.

I like them both for their drama.

They both have a lighter under-painting 

which gives wonderful effects when

the top layer is scraped back.

Some studio musings...

This week I have given serious thoughts 

about the description of my acrylic work on paper.

Each piece is unique and a one-off

so initially I referred to them as monotypes

as monotype means 'one of a type'.

However, to some, monotype became 

'mono print', bringing confusion.

Are they to be classed as prints or paintings 

and where do they fit in an exhibition?

Before I answer that I shall describe some 

of my working process...

These acrylics are all made by hand and follow 

a similar working pattern to my oil paintings.

I use a variety of mark-making tools;  

knives, spatulas, brayers and squeegees,

 pointed things for drawing and a soft gel plate.

The 300gsm paper I use is strong and 

copes with my mark making.

Golden Open Acrylics dry slowly so I have time 

to scrape back, draw into the paint, add more layers 

and pull different colours from parts of the gel plate.

In my work I never have a fixed plan,

 preferring to let the images evolve.

I like the unpredictability.

The examples show how the different marks

give a narrative and history to the piece.

It is like a journey, a story of its creation.

Nothing is intended to be real.

More a sense of adventure inviting 

the viewer to take a journey.

Each viewer brings a personal perspective

from the interaction with these abstractions.

These acrylics are an extension to my work in oils.

They work in harmony sharing the same artist handwriting.

They are all paintings.

Finishing the work for display...

When the picture is in a mat/mount or framed,

 the back of the work is out of sight.

So I use my initials AW in acrylic on the front;

bottom left or right depending on the image.  

I have a large collection of artwork on paper 

with an off-white 12 x 16 inch mat/mount.

These are available for purchase from my studio.

£ 80 each.

For a studio visit please email me:

annewoodpaintings@gmail.com

Click here for my website 

wildartdesigns.com

annewoodpaintings@gmail.com

Second thoughts.

A painting is a painting...?

Is that so?

There are differing opinions.

I shall explain my side of the situation.

First I will show you my recent work.

'Suspense'

A new piece made over the weekend.

This layered work has a moody 

feeling full of atmosphere.

'Storm'

Another piece with 'special effects'.

Made at the same painting session.

I like them both for their drama.

They both have a lighter under-painting 

which gives wonderful effects when

the top layer is scraped back.

Some studio musings...

This week I have given serious consideration 

about the description of my acrylic work on paper.

Each piece is unique and a one-off

so initially I referred to them as monotypes

as monotype means 'one of a type'.

However, to some, monotype then became 

'mono print' bringing confusion.

Are they to be classed as prints or paintings 

and where do they fit in an exhibition?

Before I answer that I shall describe some 

of my working process...

These acrylics are all made by hand and follow 

a similar working pattern to my oil paintings.

I use a variety of mark-making tools;  

knives, spatulas, brayers and squeegees,

 pointed things for drawing and a soft gel plate.

The 300gsm paper I use is strong and 

copes with my mark making.

Golden Open Acrylics dry slowly so I have time 

to scrape back, draw into the paint, add more layers 

and pull different colours from parts of the gel plate.

In my work I never have a fixed plan,

 preferring to let the images evolve.

I like the unpredictability.

The examples show how the different marks

give a narrative and history to the piece.

It is like a journey, a story of its creation.

Nothing is intended to be real.

More a sense of adventure inviting 

the viewer to take a journey.

Each viewer brings a personal perspective

from the interaction with these abstractions.

These acrylics are an extension to my work in oils.

They work in harmony sharing the same artist handwriting.

They are all my paintings.

Finishing the work for display...

When the picture is in a mat/mount or framed,

 a signature on the back of the work is out of sight.

So I use my initials AW in acrylic on the front;

bottom left or right depending on the image.  

I have a large collection of artwork on paper 

with an off-white 12 x 16 inch mat/mount.

These are available for purchase from my studio.

£ 80 each.

For a studio visit please email me:

annewoodpaintings@gmail.com

Click here for my website 

wildartdesigns.com

Juggling.

Throwing jobs in the air...

'Arc'

A4 monotype on paper 

It's a busy time in the garden

as everything is growing rapidly.

The wild is getting wilder.

 Monotype printing is something I 

can easily enjoy in short sessions.

I am juggling jobs.

'Over the Moon'

Here are some of the recent 'pulls'

from my sessions with the gel plate.

All are A4 size on 300gsm smooth white paper.

'Night Hours'

A late night print pull and I revelled in Carbon black 

with a touch of Burnt Sienna and yellow.  

The arc of white on both monotypes adds drama.

I love that tiny pool of blue bottom right.

A painting friend suggested 

it's all getting a bit theatrical.

I really like that idea.

'Filigree'

A gentle picture here...

not everything needs drama.

'Fragment'

I like the balance of this one...

It can be viewed both ways.

A monochrome with a hint of colour.

The card rack is a handy place

 for drying the pictures.

This was a good session.

'Housekeeping'

A look behind the scenes on a wet day.

Assembling prints in their mounts.

Whippet keeps me company.

Time to go.

Until next time...

Thank you for visiting.

Anne Wood

Wildartdesigns.com