Monday, June 8, 2015

Contemplative

In a palette that's more tonal than my usual craving for intense color, I explored pattern and shape as my primary focus.



14x18 on canvas. Over an old painting. Any thoughts on painting over old work? Any techniques that bear sharing? I sand it wearing a mask and doing it outdoors.
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  1. UnknownJune 9, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Oh, Anne, I love this painting! Really strong design with great abstract shapes. Love your color choices as well! Great style of painting. You inspire me!

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    1. Anne Winthrop CordinJune 10, 2015 at 9:19 PM

      Thanks Barbara, I appreciate your comments as I am always trying to be more abstract without losing what the painting is about!

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  2. Stephanie BerryJune 9, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    I really like this one. I agree with Barbara--nice abstract shapes.

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    1. Anne Winthrop CordinJune 10, 2015 at 9:23 PM

      Thanks Stephanie, for your comments and for stopping by.

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  3. UnknownJune 10, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Anne, I read that all the old masters painted over their used canvases. I do and do not bother to sand first. No pretensions to being a master. I find painting water a challenge. I may try what you have done here - combined the color blue of the water in light with the well-defined but colorless value/shapes of the shadows and lights. I am tempted to grab a brush and paint your lovely 'map' with some of the complement. Very nice!

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    1. Anne Winthrop CordinJune 10, 2015 at 9:25 PM

      Thanks Liz for your reference to the old masters - we are all just in love with painting- whether now or in long gone times. So glad you like the painting.

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