GALLERY – Watercolours
Most of the following artworks have been produced on a Saunders Waterford or Arches heavyweight 640gsm rough watercolour paper. The paper is stretched to enable it to keep it’s shape once wet. Heavy wet washes of watercolour paint can still warp even the heaviest of papers. The paper’s rough texture can deliver little anomalies in the look of the painting; an uneven line or a lighter or more in depth colour in places, the paint can also bleed or run but that is what keeps it exciting to work with. The introduction of ink can define a painting but can also provide its own challenges.
GALLERY – Acrylics
Acrylic is a versatile paint as it can be applied in very thin washes which almost give the look of a chalky pastel painting or it can be applied with palette knives so the paint is thick and textured and like icing on a cake. It also comes in spray cans and in ink form so encourages experimental work. It dries quickly, unlike oil paint which can take days to dry before more detail can be applied. Although sometimes it is nice to be able to play with the paint a little longer and different mediums can be added to the acrylic paint to prevent quick drying. Acrylic can be applied to many different surfaces but most artists tend to use canvas boards or stretched canvas panels. The following artworks are a mix of acrylic paint, sprays and inks and some are further enhanced with gold leaf.
The watercolour pieces featured below are perfect personal gifts for a special occasion as I can place different images together to make the painting a unique piece. If you are deciding whether to commission one of these pieces then ask yourself if the different sections add meaning to the piece or would you rather have one image. Then think what possible images you would like and if you have any suitable reference photos and just message me via my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/gillianboydart, or email me at gillboydartist@btinternet.com to discuss what you would like.