Art awakens the soul – A Daily Painter
I love the rough wild shrubs and grasses in Savannah’s wetlands and marshes. It reminds me that life is never as smooth or perfect as one imagines and that there is still beauty in what is seemingly imperfect.
16″ x 12″ Oil on Canvas
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Overlooking a grass, seemingly rough and wild, is smooth glacier-like water that sweetens the soul. Dusts of light flicker across the mossy-colored grass and the smell of mud reminds one of where one stands–amidst time that is unceasing that ceases at the chase of it.
Oil on 14″ x 14″ Canvas
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I recently came across a video of an artist who makes his own art panel and uses oil primer for priming canvases as an alternative to Gesso. I decided to test it out on an MDF panel purchased at Lowe’s.
I applied two coats of the Zinsser Cover Stain Primer. It dries within 15 minutes and works really well! Below you can see the panel is completely covered. The panel can be sanded if you prefer an extra smooth texture. I do not mind textures in my panel, unless I am painting portraits.
Here is a progress shot of the painting “Anew.”
The oil paint took to the wood very well and the colors remained vibrant, more so than when using Gesso alone. I toned the canvas and did my preliminary sketch using acrylic paint. So, acrylic paints work fine with this primer. I will definitely be using this as an alternative to Gesso when making my own panels in the future.
Here is the finished painting:
Anew: 24″ x 24″ Wood Panel
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I took a break from painting this past week to set up for my show at the Hodgepodge Cafe and Gallery in Atlanta and spend time with family. It is great to be back at it again!
Grapefruits, Banana, and Cherry Still-Life: Oil on 10″ x 8″ Canvas Paper
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