Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Day 21 - How did you get up there?

It has been ages since I used black gessoed boards as I had ran out of black gesso! I managed to get a new tub so prepared a few boards for my daily paintings. I actually found it very difficult to adjust to painting on this colour again! 
For years I used black pastel paper and also my black base for oils, I am kind of regretting buying the gesso but it is expensive so I will soldier on! I love Cathleen Rehfeld's paintings, she paints on a black ground.
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  1. Anonymous22 January 2013 at 10:37

    Margaret, you could always mix in some white acrylic or white gesso and create various shades of grey for your boards. I really like the tonal feel to this one.

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    1. Unknown22 January 2013 at 22:23

      Thank you Maggie, I might end up doing that

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  2. Cathy Holtom22 January 2013 at 20:33

    How interesting,I've never tried black gesso. Lovely paintings, I think the cherry one from a couple of days ago is my favourite so far. Keep up the good work!

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    1. Unknown22 January 2013 at 22:24

      Thanks Cathie, one more cherry painting to go and then I am done, B won't be able to eat them if I keep them any longer!

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  3. Pattie Wall22 January 2013 at 23:39

    I love how the colors turn out on canvas tinted in other than white. I sometimes paint on black, but most often red oxide - acrylic tint.

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  4. juliefordoliver.blogspot.com22 January 2013 at 23:45

    I think the black makes for a great harmony. This is beautiful.

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  5. Linda Nickles23 January 2013 at 00:39

    You've captured such drama here.... really nice!

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