FOREVER WONDER is the latest work completed at Tamara’s Fine Art Studio. It is also the featured painting this month. This abstract piece measures 36x36x2 inches, and is on a gallery wrapped canvas. It has more than 20 layers of fantastic colors and character. I knew from the beginning that this was going to be a fun and exciting challenge. A piece this size requires a bit more planning. Today, I would like to take you through my process for creating FOREVER WONDER.
When starting any project I begin with sketching small studies.
These studies allow me to work out colors, shapes and textures. I initially planned to do a series of browns, oranges, terracottas, and a touch of sky blue. This would have made a beautiful composition. I did some first layer studies and quickly determined that I wanted to go a different direction.
After many years of painting I have learned that “starting” is part of finishing. If I wait for inspiration, I may be waiting a long time so I just have to start and see where the work takes me. After several studies and much frustration, I decided to stop and observe.
I compiled different sections of the studies and came up with a fantastic composition. One that has a great amount of interest and mystique. Such a wonderful piece. The amount of texture, layers, gradation of color, makes this a beautiful work of art. As the viewer gazes and interprets the different areas of this piece they have no choice but to FOREVER WONDER.
Until next time.
Tamara