Painting #46. This wasn't an attempt at this specific Bob Ross painting - it's just the closest I could find that looked similar. I actually improvised this painting the entire way through without a reference and I'm pretty happy about that. I had the idea of tracing my classical guitar on contact paper. I think it came out pretty well. I didn't really know what to expect. I also tried a few new things, namely: only adding liquid clear where I was going to make the sky and water, and not adding a thin coat of color, like crimson, over the clear. I used yellows and reds mixed with white to make the sky and water. Same thing in the end but different method of doing so. I spent a little longer on this one and took my time. It took me around 2.5 hours or so. I also tried a different way of making evergreens with the #3 fan brush and pushing up, just having a good time. Overall, I'm pretty happy with this one, although the highlights on the bushes in the foreground could be diversified a bit. I'm thinking of starting a small series using acoustic instruments and tracing their shape on contact paper. The next one I have in mind is the Irish Bouzouki. 18x24
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Very cool! I think the painting itself turned out striking and vibrant; especially without reference. The classical guitar shape is very recognizable and brings an interesting conceptual dimension to the work. I wonder if you also create music to go along with the painting? I look forward to seeing the Irish Bouzouki. You might also consider the Balalaika, considering its very distinct shape.
Thank you both for your kind words. @dracula - I have actually been playing and composing music for half my life. Music is really my 'first love' and my primary creative outlet. I have a recording studio in my house where I record all of my music and I have over a dozen instruments that I play. This is why I thought a small series of instrument shaped paintings would be fun since I have access. I do not own a Balalaika, however. It has forever been on my list of things to eventually purchase! I have this idea in my mind that, one day, I might create a song and then listen to it while I paint to see what emerges. Conversely, I could also paint and then look at that painting while writing music and also see how that comes out.
Lightsnow this is next level of creativity!
It's been a long while that I have looked at this beauty! These trees with the short bracnhes have become your trademark!
I'm planning on painting a second semi-giant canvas with black gesso and an oval. I'm loudly thinking about this creation!
@Voy Kay - thank you for your kind words! I'm having a lot of fun with trees lately. I'm looking forward to seeing your creation. I had a few other ideas in mind using instrument shapes. I have an Irish bouzouki I could use. It would make for an interesting contact paper cut-out.
Very cool idea! I play trumpet...trying to imagine that cut out. Lol. Beautiful painting. That sky is gorgeous.
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Very creative idea, lightsnow!
Great painting!