I started with a dirty cup pour (acrylic pouring), but it didn't turn out to be what I expected. I decided to swipe with a round palette knife and this changed the whole painting. I started to see eyes and later roses. When it was dry I worked in it with the brush, to add some more contrast.
Colors used: paynes gray, naples yellow red, white and black.
Because of the soft colors, the painting has a soft, peaceful look.
The original title of the painting is "For your eyes only. Roses!
I started painting in 1996. Mostly in the anthroposophical way, which means wet on wet, and transparent painting. Over the years I have alternated painting with, among other things, soapstone and working with fabrics. Recently I discovered acrylic casting. With this technique, which in turn.. Read more…