I finally got to a point on the 5′ pierced paper piece that I felt I could remove it from the wall and flip it over. While there is still work to be done, it is getting oh-so-close to be ready to take some color!
Figuring out how exactly I will hang and display it is a whole other matter.
Three, 8 x 8″ acrylic and ink on canvas
The cold rock and morning sun were a combination hard to resist. Tiny bumps and crevices lent themselves as footholds as the bird worked to conquer the steep landscape above. The occasional misstep left her swinging and thankful for the cord of rope connecting her to the summit. And as the minutes passed and the distance to the top diminished she reveled in the view below.
Progress continues to be made on this 5′ tall piece. I work from the back so the texture won’t be seen until I flip the work over. That is when I will also add color.
Initially, I wasn’t completely pleased with the tightness of the piece, but the more I work on it, the happier I am with the direction it is headed.
In my previous post I mentioned that I hoped to turn my smaller pierced paper work into something a bit larger. I am happy to say I have begun on this 5′ tall endeavor!
All of the images are taken from the backside (working side). Typically I flip the piece I am working on over many times to see how it is coming along. With something this size though, that won’t really happen until I feel like I am close to done with the piercing.
Color will also be added eventually.
Step one
~1.5″ x 9″ Watercolor on pierced paper
Prior to color
12 x 36″ Acrylic on canvas
I think this one is done!
As I mentioned a few posts back, the trickiest thing about this piece was incorporating snowboarding, iceskating, a bear and a wolf without it feeling too contrived. I’m pleased with the final product and just hope there is enough wolf and skate to make Alexis happy.
First step of the boarder/skater paintings
12 x 36″ acrylic on canvas
12 x 36″ Acrylic on canvas
I am inching ever-closer to finishing! There is quite a bit left to do, but I hope that by next week I’ll be able to present this fun painting to William, Will Jr. and Alexis!
12 x 36″ acrylic on canvas
12 x 36″ acrylic on canvas
The family was pleased with the background color choice, so I have started to paint out the snowboarding bear. I’m feeling like the coat color and orange colors are not so simpatico, so I might do some tweaking. Little by little though, it’s coming along.
First step of the boarder/skater paintings
I’ve started in on my second Habitat painting. This one’s for the kids. The challenge: Combine snowboarding, skating, and a bear in a painting that a 17 year old boy and a 12 year old girl will enjoy. The even bigger challenge: How to do this without it feeling contrived.
I’ve sketched out my idea and am pretty pleased with the decision to incorporate the ice skater on the base of the board. I plan to keep the background pretty bright, simple and clean.
Let’s hope they like the initial sketch!
Acrylic on Canvas
After speaking with Laura, it was determined we needed a few more circles. Of the turquoise sort.
14 x 30″ Acrylic on canvas
18 x 30″ Acrylic on Canvas work in progress
12 x 30″ Acrylic on canvas
Acrylic on Canvas
Micah Richardson 