I have been making art since I was 2. And I've used a lot of different media. I think the first thing I drew as a very small child was actually done with a bic pen on paper, because it happened to be the writing utensil that was hanging around the house.
As far as rendering is concerned, prismacolor pencils are my favorite. Sometimes I have to throw a little black ink pen in there for the tough details... because it's very hard to find a black verithin that will actually stay sharp and not lose it's lead — seriously, it's a massive structural flaw with those pencils. And because the black prismacolors are also notorious for losing their lead when you sharpen them. But also because I own a lot of Zig Millennium pens, and I'm very fond of their quality. So, using them isn't something I fret over.
Anyway, in the event that I was somehow unclear: I love drawing with prismacolors. I would pick them over anything else on the planet. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy photography, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, pen & ink, etc., but when it comes to rendering something — get me my prismacolors.
So, when I paint, it tends to be abstract.
Abstract painting is really the kind of painting I enjoy the most. To put it in terms of litotes: it is the least tedious. Yes, I find painting "things" to be tedious. Abstract painting, on the other hand, is one of my favorites.
I'm not single minded, and I don't think there's an exact way that everything must be. That's just not the kind of person I am. So, it's not to say that I don't like or enjoy other people's paintings that render "things," just that it's not my personal preference.
So, anyway, I've been painting a lot recently. And, yes, the paintings are abstract. I think of them as "implicit landscapes" (which, yes, I know, implies that they are not abstract through and through, and yet I don't care). They're the kind of paintings I like making, because there is nothing about them that I find to be even remotely tedious.
These are some outtakes of some of my paintings. My scanner is only 8.5 X 11 inches, so these aren't the whole paintings, just parts of the middle. The actual paintings are 11 X 14 inches. Yes, I know, I could have taken badly lit photos of them that wouldn't really convey the 'details' or the color accurately, those are actually the qualities that I enjoy the most in my own paintings... But anyway, these are some snippets of some of the 20+ paintings I have made in the last week. I hope you enjoy color as much as I do.
As far as rendering is concerned, prismacolor pencils are my favorite. Sometimes I have to throw a little black ink pen in there for the tough details... because it's very hard to find a black verithin that will actually stay sharp and not lose it's lead — seriously, it's a massive structural flaw with those pencils. And because the black prismacolors are also notorious for losing their lead when you sharpen them. But also because I own a lot of Zig Millennium pens, and I'm very fond of their quality. So, using them isn't something I fret over.
Anyway, in the event that I was somehow unclear: I love drawing with prismacolors. I would pick them over anything else on the planet. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy photography, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, pen & ink, etc., but when it comes to rendering something — get me my prismacolors.
So, when I paint, it tends to be abstract.
Abstract painting is really the kind of painting I enjoy the most. To put it in terms of litotes: it is the least tedious. Yes, I find painting "things" to be tedious. Abstract painting, on the other hand, is one of my favorites.
I'm not single minded, and I don't think there's an exact way that everything must be. That's just not the kind of person I am. So, it's not to say that I don't like or enjoy other people's paintings that render "things," just that it's not my personal preference.
So, anyway, I've been painting a lot recently. And, yes, the paintings are abstract. I think of them as "implicit landscapes" (which, yes, I know, implies that they are not abstract through and through, and yet I don't care). They're the kind of paintings I like making, because there is nothing about them that I find to be even remotely tedious.
These are some outtakes of some of my paintings. My scanner is only 8.5 X 11 inches, so these aren't the whole paintings, just parts of the middle. The actual paintings are 11 X 14 inches. Yes, I know, I could have taken badly lit photos of them that wouldn't really convey the 'details' or the color accurately, those are actually the qualities that I enjoy the most in my own paintings... But anyway, these are some snippets of some of the 20+ paintings I have made in the last week. I hope you enjoy color as much as I do.
18 comments:
Prismacolors- the first I heard of them. Your work is stunning and it's so interesting to read about your artistic perspectives.
oh, wow, sarah...looking at your pics makes me feel like i've discovered a new planet! the colors are vivid, the textures are amazing...a real treat for the eyes!
i appreciate you stopping by and leaving your comment on 'the 10 things i love'...it's one of the longest posts i've ever put up...i'm surprised to see you stay long enough to get through it ;)
Beautiful! The colors are so bright and fresh!! Fabulous!
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SueAnn
Great colors. I like the Etsy store items. Abstracts and landscapes work for me. I would like to do art work, but I have no training and no artistic talent. I'll enjoy yours.
I just love the colors on these paintings, Sarah! I love all kinds of art. Abstracts and impressionism are my favorites, though. Implicit landscapes is a perfect description of your paintings!
I have a smidgen of talent...used to do a lot of painting but haven't for a long, long time. Definitely not in the pro category like you are, though!!
Very pretty!!
These are really interesting - the colors are terrific. I see the Sea in all of them at different times of the day. Perfect since today is World Oceans Day!
Beautiful paintings!!!
Sarah, these are gorgeous. I see dawn, midday and dusk in these artworks. I also enjoyed learning of your artistry and vision. Very nicely done.
Prismacolors. A new concept to me. But I'm a writer. I think artists in different fields should look "over the fence" as it were to stretch their horizons. You have a lovely blog and an even more lovely talent. Roland
I love them all. The colors in the last one are beautiful! Have a great day!
These are absolutely beautiful. I think these are my favorite abstract paintings I've ever seen. :) You do beautiful work.
I remember everyone wanted Prismacolours when I was a kid but they were awfully expensive. I love the colours in your art. That first one reminds me of a roll of original fruit flavoured Life Savers. ;)
fabulous pieces
Over 20 paintings in one week? Good for you! Oh to be so creative. I think the last one is my favorite ~ so beautiful.
I truly LOVE them! Your energy and creativity are "written" all over these paintings. Have a wonderful weekend XO (thank you for stopping by and thank you for your heartfelt comments :0)
thanks for your kind visit to my 365 photo blog, drop by Paradise Valley when ya get a chance, it's my wordy place to play
you have very nice work, I love art and don't believe I have any Prismacolors...must check them out, so thanks for that tip
These paintings are really amazing Sarah :)!! I hope to see more of them!
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