I managed to get another coat on these pieces before holiday dinner this afternoon. Only one got close to finished… I will start with it
I am very excited about this layer in my front and back discussion, it is obvious how much attractive color is needed to balance the monochromatic forground. I still want to make the contrast in the front a bit stronger as I automatically go to the way back first.
On the other hand I am at a stalemate here. Both distances are equally attractive and I will need to figure out a sollution for the finish of this. In this case the upper 1/2 of this piece is one painting and the lower half another.
This is such an exciting application of paint that as the vertical structure is put into place, I will try to maintain a calm quiet to this strong dark to achieve balance.
Savage Trees:
Savage Trees:Pink Back: A stalemate — both distances equally alive, which is the problem. Upper half and lower half are two paintings in conversation but not yet agreement. The hierarchy question is still open.
Savage Trees:Cliff/Water: The dark mass is dramatic without being heavy, and the warm/cool dialogue in the distance is already resolved. The goal now is to bring verticals into the dark quietly — felt, not declared.
Savage Trees:Cliff/Water: The dark mass is dramatic without being heavy, and the warm/cool dialogue in the distance is already resolved. The goal now is to bring verticals into the dark quietly — felt, not declared.
I have very little to say in regards of this incarnation of the Floating discussion. It is too early and also too exciting. I don’t want to jinx myself.