Got a new canvas on the chopping block. Right now, this has its second layer of paint applied. I began the piece with turpentine thinned washes of muted greens and violets and also started laying in areas of thicker paint to build up the surface. This second yellow layer is where the painting is beginning to reveal itself. The yellows were thinned slightly with turpentine and a little galkyd, yet allowing the paint to maintain substantial body. I used two different large palette knives and dried out sponge brushes to apply the paint. At this time, I really have no idea where its going, except that I know what I'll be doing next. The next stage will involve extensive application of glazes with brushes which I will subsequently wipe most of off, leaving residual color in the creavices and built up areas of the canvas. By doing this, I will get a better understanding of what is happening on the surface, which will help me determine where I'm being led. It will also unify the coloration and tonal structure. At this point, I don't want a lot of value/color contrasts. I will tweak these as the painting grows. I'll post an update on this in 2 weeks. I need at least a week for this stage to dry sufficiently before I can work on it again.
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