Two Abstract Paintings in the Works

Work in Process, Phase 4: Yellow Abstract
36 x 48 x 1.5 inches, Acrylic on Canvas
Copyright 2016 Mary Gravelle

Two abstract paintings are in the works. Besides painting landscapes of the awesome land around me, I love to paint abstracts.

I take an experimental approach to painting abstracts rather than painting abstractions from real life.

The first painting, called Purple Abstract, at this point (I know, original name, right? haha), started out on the floor with big gestural movements with a brush. I loved how the colors began mixing themselves wet on wet.

When I went to do the dark purple, it got kind of messy so it ended up being spilled, then splashed and splattered onto the canvas. It's hanging on my wall while I figure out what to do next with it next.

Work in Process: Purple Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas
36 x 48 x 1.5 inches, copyright 2016 Mary Gravelle

Work in Process, Phase 1 on the floor: 
Purple Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas
36 x 48 x 1.5 inches, copyright 2016 Mary Gravelle

Work in Process, Phase 3: The white part is matt medium
which dries almost clear.
 Yellow Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas, 36 x 48 x 1.5 inches
Copyright 2016 Mary Gravelle

The next one, Yellow Abstract (haha again), began with shapes that acted as masking. After that layer dried, I applied matt medium.

I have added two layers of paint over the matt medium. This one seems to have more to say to me right now than Purple Abstract.

Work in Process Phase 1:  Yellow Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas
36 x 48 x 1.5 inches, Copyright 2016 Mary Gravelle

Work in Process Phase 2:  Yellow Abstract, Acrylic on Canvas
36 x 48 x 1.5 inches, Copyright 2016 Mary Gravelle

The yummiest blue that I'm using on the Yellow Abstract painting.

I'll keep you posted on the progress.

Until Next Week

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Mary Gravelle (Mary Rae Rush)
About the author: Mary Rae Rush (Mary Gravelle) is an artist and writer who resides in Sedona, Arizona with her beloved assistant, Sir Kitty.

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