Going for number 40, this series is officially over the hill! What started out as a way to save a little extra paint has turned into a stream of consciousness exploration of colour, shape and concept. Part of the fun of this series is that I have no expectation for the outcome. They are all done on a high quality, acid free, pulp watercolour paper that is quite a bit cheaper then the rag-press paper I normally use. As an artist, I find that it helps to stay interested by keeping up a balance of objectives. For years I have split my attention between landscape and abstract painting which feed off each other. The more I know about painting landscapes the more I can create realistic abstracts. And the abstract painting has really improved my landscape painting by discovering new colour combinations and exploring shape and form without restrictions.
Palette Cleanser 40, 9 x 12" watercolour paper, watercolour, November 2020
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