Collage Exploration on 9 x 12 Canvas #1 - Golden Gate Vortex - 9 x 12 x 0.5 inches - Acrylic and Paper on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Collage Exploration on 9 x 12 Canvas #1 - Golden Gate Vortex - 9 x 12 x 0.5 inches - Acrylic and Paper on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
The Series
This series consists of four small paintings on gallery-wrapped canvas measuring 9 x 12 x 0.5 inches. The media used was acrylic paint and paper.
After completing two series of abstract collage works on paper, I wanted to try them on gallery wrapped canvas in the same size as the paper pieces - 9 x 12 inch.
Process
The first step was to paint a white acrylic base coat on each painting. Then, I adhered colored paper shapes onto each of the four canvases, each receiving a unique approach.
I painted all four canvases with the underlayer, which helped determine the design direction of each painting.
After the initial sessions of working on all four at once, I considered each one and worked consecutively, finishing each piece as I progressed to the next.
I wanted to make a series of small paintings that would hang well together. After the first painting, the color scheme took a different route. Numbers two, three, and four share a similar color story. Numbers three and four follow an almost identical design style along with the color story.
#1 of the Series
This first piece is unique to the other three in color story and design. It has a whimsical feeling to it. The style is Van Gogh-ish with the spiral sky.