tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477894685915320993.post4519725259180971076..comments2017-05-26T08:53:00.692-07:00Comments on Barbara Benedetti Newton Artist's Journal: chain of eventsBarbara Benedetti Newtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06091855730335169479noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477894685915320993.post-30544276255459912782009-05-05T08:20:00.000-07:002009-05-05T08:20:00.000-07:00Hi Carol,
I know exactly how you feel (wanting to...Hi Carol,<br /><br />I know exactly how you feel (wanting to go in that direction). I've been thinking about it for several years - ever since I acquired an appreciation for abstracts. Before that, I just didn't "get it." <br /><br />A couple years ago I painted three mixed media pieces with "seasons" in mind. That gave me a starting place for shapes, colors and value (example: spring has a brighter, lighter feeling to me than fall). But, with gallery and show responsibilities, I went back to painting what I knew worked for me in the past. <br /><br />For these recent pastel abstracts, I start with my old paintings that I don't love, haven't sold, and are past competition exhibition age. Starting with a recycled painting relieves the pressure I would otherwise feel facing a new, expensive piece of paper.I wipe or wash them off (depending upon the surface), turn them around or upside down and begin again with a similar palette of colors though my color choices become bolder as the painting progresses.<br /><br />Painting in an abstracted style is very liberating. Try it!Barbara Benedetti Newtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06091855730335169479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477894685915320993.post-90028376608224640812009-05-05T04:03:00.000-07:002009-05-05T04:03:00.000-07:00I love your abstracts! I have always wanted to go...I love your abstracts! I have always wanted to go off in that direction, but cannot get there. Do you start with a photo or specific scene? They are soo dreamy and the colors are wonderful.<br />Have fun with this!Carol Schiff Daily Paintinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992811279109092289noreply@blogger.com