Verbs: Splat, Spill, Splash, Dump, Throw, Puddle, Run, Flow, Spread, Slide, Dribble, Stretch, Smear, Shift, Lift, Mix, Merge, Rock, Roll, Disarrange, Drag, Scratch, Bubble, Smooth, Cover, Remove, Wipe.
Today, I retraced my steps back to my first VERB marks (black splatters on white paint) from the first week (see below). This method of shifting paint using a tool interested me the most. I am very inspired after researching works by Gerhard Richter. I also wanted to expand my size of tools, therefore I chose an old, large canvas (140cm x 124cm) to re-explore my favourite verbs.
I enjoyed splattering and playing around with one colour: dark red. I shifted it across the surface of the canvas, and stopped to take photographs to show my process development (see below).
My next goal will be to connect and combine one of my drawings with this technique. I also wish to use different colours.
Using digital manipulation is one way to alter the image. This also helps me, because it extends my thinking, as to how to physically develop the artwork. This morning, I spent energy swirling paint around quickly on the timber board. Yet, during and after the process, the background mauve and lavender colour hues under the dark blood red didn’t gel with me. Thus, I took the next step to improve this, by changing the colours via technology, and I do prefer this new image below of black against purple tones. Enhancing and highlighting certain background areas, my painted brushstrokes are now more pronounced, revealing strong contrasting shadows and gestural shapes.
Verbs: MIX and MERGE (Slide, Smear, Lift, Mix, Merge, Disarrange, Spread, Stretch, Drag, Scratch)