That Other Neutral Triptych

 

That Other Neutral Triptych wrapped canvases
10x10x1.5" (x3)

professional grade artist materials

I worked on this smaller series at the same time as the addition of the two to larger pieces for the original neutral painting.  It is more or less the same paints, but have tweaked a few of the colors so it would be noticeably different than the larger set.

I will include a few images here that may be a bit confusing, but since I explained above on how I worked on these, you will see what I meant...

I began with taping the three together so I could paint all at once, This triptych is in the bottom left of the next three images.

I added German Dressmakers Tape (kraft paper 'tape')  to the pieces here and sadly am now seeing how few photos I took of this series progression.  Just know I used similar progressions but different as I did not want them to look the same - only feel similar.

🠉 the color blockings are being added 

🠋smoothing out the busyness below. 

This is the stage where I brought in bone black so I could darken it up.

Attempting to set them on my easel to see them upright and in better lighting also wanting to see how they would look vertically.  I think these could be a very versatile depending how they get hung - not only as I show here, but the direction of each piece as well.

Time to start adding some brightness...

Wanting to add some more intense definition with the Yellow Ochre, so here is where I add the marks using Shiva Oil Sticks.

These are a really fun addition to the process. They are creamy and blend wonderfully.  I have also added more Black with with Shiva Oil Sticks on the edges as well. Once set, I spray them with a workable fixative and can then add more layers of acrylics on top.

This is when the push and pull of the final steps are so intricate. This can often take a few days due to the drying times as there is a lot of Acrylic Glazing Liquid used during this phase.

Finally, photos added to a mock up app to see how they look in yet another setting.

Golden Paints: Neutral Gray Values 3 & 6, Van Dyke Brown, Yellow Ochre, Zinc White, Titan Buff, Iridescent Stainless Steel, Micaceous Iron Oxide, Sepia, Transparent Shading Gray, Bone Black

Color Marking: HB Pencil and Shiva Oil Sticks.

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A Neutral Triptych

Neutral Triptych wrapped canvas

12x24x1.5" (x2)

24x24x1.5" (x1)

professional grade artists materials

I did say the neutral one needed a friend (or two) didn't I?! 

For the las couple of weeks I have been busy adding these two gems to the initial 24x24" piece and must say - love how they turned out!

Same color palette, same process...

It is times like these that I wish I had a large studio and/or easel (neither which are already small) 😏! This was the best way for me to start matching up the colors and of course make the pieces cohesive. 

There is a lot of back and forth and I'm not going to bombard you with the subtle differences over the course of the weeks it took to get to the 

final results...

So happy with how these came together!

Golden Paints: Neutral Gray Values 3 & 6, Van Dyke Brown, Yellow Ochre, Zinc White, Titan Buff, Iridescent Bright Gold, Iridescent Stainless Steel, Micaceous Iron Oxide, Sepia, Transparent Shading Gray.

Color Marking: HB Pencil, Derwent Intense Watersoluble Ink Pencil (Bark) and Shiva Oil Sticks.

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The Neutral One

 

"The Neutral One"

24x24x1.5" wrapped canvas

professional grade artist materials -acrylics

This is my "I've lost count" go at a neutral painting.  Surprisingly, it didn't take as long as my last few and I only walked away a couple of times - just not the usual week or too - out of pure frustration.

To start off, I pulled what I thought would be a good selection of neutral paint colors and that one pop - for me it is almost always yellow.

Creating a palette is a new process for me as introduced via Julie Prichard in her newest workshop Expanding on Color. I won't go into much detail here out of respect for her and her workshop. If you are interested in it, please head over to her site and check it out.  For now, here are a few images of the process I took while making this piece...

Apparently I didn't take photos of the beginning of this piece (maybe be more over on Instagram?) - here is me simply adding more marks over the base of the painting.

Now trying to get more intense coverage, blocking and the beginnings of my direction for composition...

Here comes the fun stuff. I had an idea on strong direction for this one. 

I wanted there to be visual lines. 

Not perfect, but intentional and yet suggested. Make sense?!

 

I have a bad habit of going back in after creating my markings and covering them all up (not intentional), 

then I have to go back and create new ones...

🠉 same as 🠋 - just in different light. Crazy how it changes and therefore an important practice to move your painting around your home to see it in not only a different view, but in a different light. It makes a huge difference!

Getting close here, bringing the entire feeling together now...

A bit of glazing to bump up the contrasts...

Once again, it was time to bring it upstairs to see the color change.  
Downstairs it has a totally warmer feel to it, but as soon as it comes upstairs - it cools right off.  The gray takes on a blue and gives it whole new feel.

I really loved working on this one and once I had moved it around my house (and yes, even took it my neighbors house who has white walls) and saw it in a whole new way...it needs a friend...or two, so stay tuned!

Golden Paints: Neutral Gray Values 3 & 6, Van Dyke Brown, Yellow Ochre, Zinc White, Titan Buff, Iridescent Bright Gold, Iridescent Stainless Steel, Micaceous Iron Oxide, Sepia, Transparent Shading Gray.

Color Marking: HB Pencil, Derwent Intense Watersoluble Ink Pencil (Bark)and Shiva Oil Sticks

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look!