Saturday, November 26, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
"Sunshine", 2011, 8" x 8", monotype, Andrew Portwood
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| Sunshine, 2011, 8" x 8", monotype, Andrew Portwood copyright 2011, Sold |
This is another little 8" x 8" square monotype in oil, very loose, quick painting. I have just pulled 4 new 12" x 16" monotype's in oil that I will post...I have been trying out different paper types for these: Arches hotpress, and Rives etching paper, as well as Strathmore drawing paper. I really like the Arches 90 lb. paper. Have not gotten around to the larger 18"x 24"...working my way up to that
Friday, November 11, 2011
"Red Spanish Horse", 8" x 8", monotype, Andrew Portwood 2011
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| Red Spanish Horse, 2011, 8" x 8", monotype, Andrew Portwood copyright 2011, Sold |
This one is my favorite so far. I think I am ready to start working at a larger size..maybe try 18" x 24" format...stay tuned for the results, I'll post when I pull a larger print. Remember, I'm experimenting with this process, so I'm learning as I go along(which IS exhilarating) and, part of the challenge I think, with a larger format, will be the transfer of paint onto the paper ( I have no press, only a hand burnishing process). So...I found this really sturdy mailing tube in my studio that I was saving...for mailing, but I think I will employ it as a large "roller" and attempt to transfer the paint(image) like a giant rolling pin with the right amount of careful pressure, like a real press. We'll see...
"Mr. Green", 8" x 8", monotype, Andrew Portwood 2011
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| Mr. Green, 2011, 8" x 8", monotype, Andrew Portwood copyright 2011, Sold |
"Rose", 10" x 13", monotype, Andrew Portwood 2011
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| Rose, 10" x 13", monotype on paper, copyright Andrew Portwood 2011 |
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Black Horse, ghost impression 1, 11" x 14", monotype, Sold
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| Black Horse, ghost impression 1, 2011, 11" x 14", monotype , Sold |
Here is another monotype, this one measures 11" x 14", and it is the second impression (called " the ghost" impression) pulled from the plate. I'm doing all of these with oil paint and using a piece of glass as the"plate". And, I don't have a press, so I am hand burnishing the paper onto the inked glass plate. I'm doing about one or two a day and pleased so far, I'm still experimenting with this process, which is challenging and fun. They have a simple, clean graphic quality and you can see the character of brushstroke in the impression, which is interesting..and there is always that element of surprise when you finally lift the print off of the plate. The next step is to embellish with a little pastel. One of my favorite artists and influences is the master Edgar Degas. His monotypes are amazing and inspiring! I'm going to check into accessing an etching press for a day, that way, the ink (or in this case oil paint) will ideally saturate into the recesses of the paper.
Friday, October 28, 2011
"Amber waves", 8" x 8", Monotype print on paper
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| Amber Waves, 2011, 8" x 8", monotype, Andrew Portwood copyright 2011 |
This is one of a new series of artworks. It's a monotype print, which is an original one (sometimes2) impression print. It's a print, yet, unlike multiple print impressions, there is only one-of-a-kind, then the inked plate is wiped clean. This one is titled "Amber waves" and image area measures 8" x 8", unframed. I titled this piece based on its color. The black, blue , and burnt sienna make a copper, amber color against the cream white paper.This piece is still available and for sale.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Vermillion, 19.5" x 25.5" Framed, pastel on paper
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| Vermillion, 2009, 19.5" x 25.5" framed, pastel on paper, Andrew Portwood copyright 2015 |
This is a nice pastel drawing that I completed a few years ago and framed in a nice Roma Italian moulding. It is titled Vermillion, like the color, and it is available. I really love this drawing.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Nottington Fair, 36" x 36", mixed media on canvas, SOLD
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| Nottington Fair, 36" x 36", mixed media on canvas, SOLD |
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
"Putting things into perspective" with pictures, School horse, 25.5" x 19.5", pastel on paper, 2009
I recently took a good look at this drawing after a couple of years and saw it in a whole new light...I realized what it was about. It's not about accuracy and anatomic model....instead, it's full of personal symbolism. When I shifted gears in my art career, I wanted to paint from "within" and find a true voice, this became kind of a "therapeutic catalyst" for things that I could not understand or express otherwise..Here, I think..I am speaking about my divorce and the mixed emotions and struggles that come with the whole life altering mess...I needed some more clarity, and my artwork and creative process helped me find some resolve or acceptance in these life changes that I had no control over. I think that visual metaphor and dreams are very powerful and can give clues and answers to our individual questions and kind of "put things into perspective". So pick up those art supplies and see what can manifest and materialize.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
You know I really like blue, "Bluefield Street" Detail, 48" x 48"
These are of the horses that I conjure up in my imagination, a bit primitive and whimsical, always a metaphor for something I suppose...not gonna get too introspective...I just like blue. Sold
Saturday, August 6, 2011
"Dancing Horses Green", 30" x 40", mixed media, acrylic on canvas
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| Dancing Horses, 30"w x 40"h, acrylic on canvas, Andrew Portwood Copyright 2015 |
"Verde", 14" x 17", charcoal & pastel on paper, Andrew Portwood Artist
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| "Verde", 14" x 17", charcoal on pastel on paper, Andrew Portwood copyright 2009 |
This is a simple, stylized sketch with charcoal and a touch of green and red. These sketches usually are work-ups to a painting, or a way to put down an idea before it evaporates!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
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