Still Life
The creative process of still life is much like theatre to me. It is taking a blank space and changing it into something specific to be viewed.
The process of setting the stage for the painting is intuitive. I try out the space itself with objects, natural light, and color each as characters playing a part.
The primary object, or focus of the still life, is one I admire for the presence it holds. I look at abstract patterns while arranging the secondary objects, the light, and the background around the focus until I see the right ensemble.
Then I start the painting process. First, I establish the abstract patterns with a solid foundation of paint on canvas. Next, I slowly layer veils of color with my brush to weave the space into objects and develop their character. Finally, I know the still life is finished when all the parts play their role as a unified voice to create the space I intended.
The process of setting the stage for the painting is intuitive. I try out the space itself with objects, natural light, and color each as characters playing a part.
The primary object, or focus of the still life, is one I admire for the presence it holds. I look at abstract patterns while arranging the secondary objects, the light, and the background around the focus until I see the right ensemble.
Then I start the painting process. First, I establish the abstract patterns with a solid foundation of paint on canvas. Next, I slowly layer veils of color with my brush to weave the space into objects and develop their character. Finally, I know the still life is finished when all the parts play their role as a unified voice to create the space I intended.
