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Calculating The Arc (Of Desire)

9/21/2012 11:34:06 PM
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Calculating The Arc (Of Desire)

Sometimes when I am working on a larger piece I document the process/progress over a period of weeks. This is the third session I have worked on this painting; right now I am establishing values and building up the paint surface with glazing and opaque layers.

 I intuitively chose the intersecting arcs to add depth to the image. I have mentioned before that I find it interesting to make a reference point that establishes perspective and creates space; there are two planes here, the ellipse of the rose and the plane closer to the surface- where the intersecting arcs lie.

 I am experimenting with the arcs as I go giving myself time to think about their placement and in particular where they intersect. I used green masking tape, because I can change it easily. Ultimately they will be drawn with a string compass and painted in orange.

It is kind of a rose trajectory; the working title is Calculating The Arc (Of Desire.)

 


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3 Responses to Calculating The Arc (Of Desire)

Beautiful and compelling. I can't wait to see this completed.

A very beautiful and elegant painting. I love the soft treatment of light.

Pat -

I find this very akin to your sky paintings. Easy to get lost in those rosey clouds.
The arc trajectory describes and infers the space involved.
The rose fills space and the world smells so good.
Thanks for this.

Stephen Brown


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