Collage Exploration on 9 x 12 Canvas #2 - Music of the Spheres - 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. 

#2 of the Series

The second piece began setting up the final two pieces in its color story. But it remains unique to the other three in color story and design. Unlike the other three, I added additional collage elements (the musical notes) midway.

I wanted to carry the spiral theme forward so I added the large white spiral in the pink circle. 

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