Oil painting with bright red ground - 'Aston', 2014

in #painting7 years ago (edited)

Using oils in abstract painting can be a challenge for artists who usually pursue realism.

Here is the second painting where i brought all elements of the composition down to their basic symbols.
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To keep the vibrancy of the paint and create an extra layer of color, i painted a bright red 'ground' onto canvas. The textured greens on top are oil mixed with a spectra gel, oil and turps solution.

This work is about a place i used to live, in the bottom left corner are depictions of the huge gas towers that were a landmark in the area, and fascinating to me as a child.

Thoughts and criticisms welcome! Resteem if you think others may enjoy this.

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nice work...oil painting is not easy but if well done appears great

Thank you! Yes it can be an uphill struggle but oil is by far my favourite medium.

I know. The brightness is sharp even in using to paint buildings. Do Visit my blog & find my short family story I know you enjoy reading & commenting...

I like it :) getting a nice eerie vibe from this. I especially like the elongated figure, and the torn paper effect in the central hole

Thanks, im pleased you got a feeling from it -
it's from a rather ugly industrial place in Birmingham though it has a magic for me. Your opinion is always highly valued here Will!

Awesome... upvoted and followed

a tribute to the source...