Thursday, September 1, 2011

Abstraction Exercises

Seems like it was time to do some sketch book pages, explore some ideas for abstracts using a minimum of shapes and color then see what develops - think about texture, get a little more painterly with gouache, maybe some pattern.......  Nice way to spend cool gray morning. For kids that went back to school today sorry but - Monday's a Holiday!!




8 comments:

  1. I don't have any clue what you are abstracting from...but no matter, I really like these. My favorite might be the final one. I enjoy the neutral color and the austerity!

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  2. they look like pears to me, I love what you ae doing.
    It is always good to switch to something new
    WELL DONE

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  3. Hi Carrie, These are fun and inspiring! What kind of paper?

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  4. Peggy, it's a light weight drawing paper, ripples like crazy when water hits it - so I add some white gouache to prevent some of the settling of pigment.

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  5. I love these...the show your creative spirit....as does almost everything you do. It works for me.

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  6. time to put up a new post---you have some fat onion rings don't you haha thanks for the sketch day yesterday

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  7. I especially like the colors and shapes in the top one--just luscious!

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  8. I know Celeste, I was out painting most of the day but I couldn't get it finished I had 3 brushes with me and I didn't like any of them enough.
    Thanks Vicky, Tomorrow is the zoo sketch. I'm deciding if I should not miss my little niece's first soccer match.

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