On The Easel Today ......

I had a bit of a struggle with this one and there are many layers on this painting.  I had to leave the studio as it was getting really cold (20 degrees celsius outside but like a fridge in my studio).  I put on my electric heater only to watch the electricity meter going crazy.  I think it will be jumpers, gloves and hats in the Winter then!

A few more ......

After not being active on my blog for about a month here is the second post in the same day!  For one reason or another I have not been able to get to the studio much this week so decided to create some small abstract paintings on paper at home.  Here are some of the results - they are mostly gouache on paper with oil pastel.  Creating small paintings like this is a great form of art therapy!!!

Abstract Expressionist Paintings on Paper

My studio is filling up with a lot of unfinished work so I decided to express myself on paper for a change as stretched canvases soon start to fill up the space.  Here are a few acrylic paintings on paper ....

New Painting

New abstract expressionist artwork for sale on my website ....

'The Words Have All Been Spoken'
24"x24" (61cm x 61cm)
Acrylic and Mixed Media on Stretched Canvas (deep edge)

Recent Commissions

I have been a busy bee in the studio and have now dispatched these very large commissioned paintings.  They were quite a challenge due to the size and technique but I am happy with the way they turned out. 

Two New Paintings

These two new paintings are now for sale on my website.  The first is a very large abstract expressionist painting 48" x 36" and the second is a smaller abstract expressionist painting at 24" x 24".

Using Resin On Artwork

I have been experimenting with resin lately on some larger paintings.  I had a small problem with flies as they seemed to be attracted to the resin whilst it was drying but I do like the results.  It does however work out quite expensive as you need quite a lot to cover large paintings so I don't know how often I will use in the future - perhaps on some smaller pieces .....