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.

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look!