Angel Cheeks. Acrylic on paper, 16"x20"
The Rider. Acrylic on paper, 16"x20"
I usually paint in oils, but felt like trying something different, and had a few paintings done in acrylics. Needless to say they handle so very differently from what I am used to. It dries instantaneously, and you have to work fast, also colors look darker after they dry. However, if one gets use to it and knows what to expect, not a problem. Different mediums, different colors, etc., have their own way of behaving afterall. Gouache pales, and I never liked the way it handles, but I like acrylics. Anyway it was much fun to be able to work fast. I mean FAST! I am definatelly on to acrylics. I know, they have been around for a while here in US, but in my olden art school days we didn't have them. Finally I gave it a try. Acrylics on canvas next. This medium has it's own special aura.
Sometimes, trying out a new tool, or medium, that affects the process (such as speeding it up, slowing it down or reordering the steps)is just the thing to reinvigorate the creative spirit and ideation.
ReplyDeleteVery nice paintings. How would you compare the finished and final texture of acrylic to oil?
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