Here’s a question… if your studio is too small a space to handle a super large painting and painting outside may not be an option, what can you do? This may seem obvious but try doing sections, one at a time, in the studio. Then fit all the canvases together to exhibit one large image.
In this BobBlast, I’ve put together two separate paintings. They are part of the same series - they are siblings, not twins, and because they have similar color and overall appearance in common, I will join them, making a larger painting.
When I paint pure abstracts, I use square formats, 10x10, 16x16, 24x24. Afterwards, I rotate each square until the pieces read as one larger painting. Like a puzzle!
Now it’s a diptych painting. Three panels would make it a triptych. More than three panels is called a polyptych. Famously, David Hockney did a panoramic painting of the Grand Canyon. It took 60 canvas, when matched up (like a puzzle) became a HUGE image that took up an entire wall.
Enjoy the freedom to paint larger than you are! Besides, it’s good mental and physical exercise… Go Large! If this subject sounds like fun… or you want to experiment with bigger formats, check out my Larger & Looser Abstract Painting Zoom Workshop, sponsored by the Mendocino Art Center! October 30-31. Click here for a description!
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Burridge Studio Online Workshop Coming Up…
Non-Objective Abstract Paintings • January 6-7, 2022
Abstract Figure Painting • February 8-9, 2022
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•January 3, 2022
"Using Neutrals in your Paintings"
•February 7, 2022
"Hearts and Flowers"
•March 21, 2022
"Creating a Series, Using the 5Cs"
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Our Latest Virtual Exhibit!
The theme is “Light at the End of the Tunnel” - Specifically, the focus of this exhibit is on HOPE. I hope you all post your Light at the End of the Tunnel paintings - your vision, and enjoy looking through the gallery of work.
Join the group and post your Light at the End of the Tunnel Paintings.
Here’s what to do next to join our virtual exhibit of Light at the End of the Tunnel:
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•Post your work!
•Add your name, title plus more info.
Looking forward to seeing your work!
