"Seeds of Thought" ($60.00)

(adjusted price...$60.00...mounted on a 1.50" depth clayboard)


"Seeds of thought grow in silence." If you've ever tried to focus on two thoughts at the same time, this quote will make sense to you. It's impossible and yet we try to do it everyday with all of the electronic media at our fingertips. That's why in most of our life experiences, silence is a "hot commodity". Creative thinking and prayer are just two of the things that require silence. I vote for silence.

Ramping up the color is the path I am on..at least for now. There are several ways to do this. Choosing to use bright and intense color combinations is one way. The path I am experimenting with is showing a contrast between diluted and saturated color. A more saturated color appearance can be achieved with acrylics by adding a medium to the paint as well as using more paint. The medium suspends the color equally and gives a good coverage.

In this piece I used Liquitex Pouring Medium on the top portion. Mix a ratio of approximately (1) part paint to (4) parts or more of Pouring Medium...with a palette knife. This mixture can be applied with a palette knife or poured from a bottle. It is self leveling and has a "slow motion" blending quality with any adjacent color or color dropped into the mixture.

My favorite "colorist" is Rebecca Bennett. She works exclusively in oils and has a beautiful website. We are fortunate to have several pieces of her work in the upcoming exhibit at "Open Doors" Gallery at Hill Country Bible Church NW here in Austin. The Opening Reception is Friday, September 30th. Further details can be viewed at our website (www.http://pactofaustin.com) Forty artists working in all types of media will also be included. I will personally have a kiln formed glass piece with lettering. It is free and open to the general public. Invite your friends and enjoy a fabulous evening of art, music, and refreshments.


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