Bosc Pear (detail)
I started this one by covering the whole page with acrylic matte medium. Then I used brown and yellow ochre watersoluble crayons, blending them with a wet paper towel, then blotting with a piece of dry paper towel..
The photo is the back from a Polaroid I’d separated, then covered with the plastic half from another Polaroid that I’d wiped clean of everything but the brownish border. I like the way the ghostly pears peak out through the still slightly cloudy plastic.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the ever popular Sinks! In! Bags!: The Musical! has been remade as a one-sink play. Alas, today is the one day I did not bring my camera, so pictures will have to wait until Monday (assuming the play in question does not close on opening night).
In the meantime, please join me in welcoming the ensemble cast of the original Sinks! In! Bags!: The Musical!
Red Pear (detail)
I used a very similar technique as I did on yesterday’s pear. The main difference was that I buffed some of the layers of glaze, instead of just blotting them. I also wet some of the layers a bit and lifted them off, when the color got too opaque. It’s kind of tricky, timing-wise, when working with acrylic, but not impossible if you’re careful and you don’t let the paint try completely.
Reds and yellows are hard for me to work with, because I always feel like I’m mixing ketchup and mustard. Strangely enough, the thought of ketchup, mustard, and pears just isn’t as appealing as one might think.
red paper boat 