My favorite part of the artmaking process is starting a new piece! Applying the first layers of paint in any way, in any color, is so fun! It’s the best time to experiment and play, because anything you do will be more exciting than a blank canvas. So, even if you are creating a figurative piece, start painting anything. There’s so much to learn through play! I like to think that all the initial expressive energy, even if it gets covered, still comes through in the work. Here’s how I start…
Getting in motion provides answers for where the work wants to go. Being present without a plan invites you to stay relaxed and open to whatever comes. Give it a try!
How do you start a painting? I want to know.
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Nicholas Wilton
PS: Here are some links to the two materials I mentioned today:
Gamvar Varnish: https://gamblincolors.com/oilpaintin...
Pigment Sticks: https://www.rfpaints.com/pigmentstic...
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