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.