Day 31 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Culmination of 30 Paintings in 30 Days

The January 2015 - 30 Day Painting Challenge is now complete.  Below is a compilation of my 30 paintings.  

My focus during January was the study of primarily transparent watercolors combined with such things as non-transparent pigments, India ink, Sennelier inks, pastels, etc.  I wanted to experiment with pushing the boundaries of pigment transparency and layering to achieve luminosity and space for the eye to absorb the reflected light. Some days it worked beautifully and other days a different evolution occurred that led to unexpected but still fulfilling results.

I enjoyed each day and learned with each puddle of color.  I look forward to the continuation of painting and learning and being surprised by what the pigments have to offer...

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Day 30 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Hope for Hawks!

Today's painting represents the final day - Day 30.  I have tremendously enjoyed this round of 30 paintings in 30 days.  Thanks so much to Leslie Saeta as well as all my new artist friends who have been both inspirational and encouraging.  Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to leave comments and provide dialog on topics that interest us all.  

The palette for today was meant to be very specific: dark blue and bright green (explanation below).  

If you (or anyone you know) follow sports at all, you may realize that the SuperBowl is being held here in Phoenix , AZ this weekend - my hometown.  Supposedly this weekend is being described as the "center of the sports universe".  For all golfing fans the Phoenix Open is happening here in Scottsdale at the same time - which includes most of the major icons in the world of golf.  

Amid all the craziness and all the events, what it all boils down to is: lots of people and festivities; lots of traffic; additional security everywhere and a general frenzy in the Valley of the Sun...which today happens to be more like the Valley of the Rain -  a rather unusual occurrence in the desert...

At any rate, it's all good and it's all fun...  

The reason for the choice of colors in my painting of primarily bright green (Green Gold) and blue (Indanthrone Blue) is because these are the colors of the Seattle Seahawks. Having lived in Seattle, they are still favorites in our household.  So - all I can say for this final painting of the 30 days is - Hope for the Hawks...

Go Seahawks!

7" X 9"

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Day 29 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Singing Homeland

The palette for this painting encompasses almost all transparent pigments: Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Pink, Quinacridone Coral, Phthalo Blue (Green Shade), Indanthrone Blue - with a touch of Cobalt Teal Blue (the lone non-transparent paint).  

Believe it or not, the painting is a bit more vibrant in person.  It really does sing a happy and clear tune.

7" X 9"

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Day 28 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

An Inner Piece

Today's limited color is palette is extended to four different transparent pigments: Quinacridone Burnt Orange,  Quinacridone Violet, Nickel Azo Yellow and Phthalo Blue (Green Shade).   Once again, as with an abstract painting, may be viewed in more than one way.  I chose the vertical view to best describe this inner piece of a landscape-like presentation.  

You may choose what appears most pleasing to you...

9" X 7"
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Day 27 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Triad 2 Ways

Today's painting focuses on another trio of transparent watercolors: Quinacridone Magenta, New Gamboge and Phthalo Blue (Green Shade).  In essence, it falls into the rhelm of a variation of the primary colors of red, yellow and blue.

To me, the painting may work more than one way.  I would be interested in getting your feedback regarding your preference - #1 Vertical or #2 - Horizontal, by leaving a comment below or by emailing info@cagleyart.com:

#1 - Vertical:

 #2 - Horizontal

Either way - 7" X 9" or 9" X 7"

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Day 26 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Triad

Used a limited palette of three of my favorite transparent watercolors - Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Magenta and Green Gold.  I wanted to allow the colors to interact but keep them clear, crisp and bright in the overlays.  The colors in the framed photo below are the most accurate.

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Day 25 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Let It Flow

I used some fluid mask to preserve and define some of the shapes.  I especially enjoyed using Lapis watercolor to get some granulation in the blue areas.  Layered with other transparent colors to create depth and places for the eye to explore...

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Day 24 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

In the Beginning

Today's painting was re-purposed from the beginning of a painting that had been sitting around the studio awaiting a facelift.  I used watercolor ground, covering what I did not want and then painted on the new surface created by the ground.  The ground allowed for a nicely paintable substrate that now had texture while still allowing the paint to do its thing.

It was my first time trying the watercolor ground and I was impressed at its adaptability and usefulness.  I was grateful that I had it and was able to experience its ability to rescue a wayward painting.  Sometimes you just need to call in the rescue squad!  

7" X 9"
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Day 23 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Circuit Travel

Traveling the Cobalt Teal Circuit...with transparent, semi-transparent and opaque watercolor pigments... 

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Day 22 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Pangaea

I actually did begin with the intention of working with neutrals.  well - you can see how that worked out...  More watercolor underpainting with an ink overlay.

7" X 9"

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Day 21 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

The Flash

Today's multimedia experience involves a watercolor underpainting and colored ink. The two play nicely together so it was an entertaining and fulfilling process.

7" X 9"

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Day 20 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Searching

Multimedia experience using a watercolor and ink underpainting and then pastels.  It was a challenge to strike a balance between the two mediums.  I searched for an optimal way to use the pastels to soften and blend without muting out the watercolor pigments. 

7" X 9"

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Day 19 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Innerworkings

It's always fun when the thought of a painting begins one way and then reveals itself as something else.  

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Day 18 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Sky Path

And on it goes - follow your path...Camino de Sedona...

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Day 17 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Touching the Sky

Today's palette involves PrimaTek watercolors, which are mineral-based, naturally occurring pigments.  The colors are generally more subtle earth tones (I used Yavapai, Hematite Violet, Mummy Bauxite, Sedona Genuine, Kyanite Genuine, Serpentine  Genuine) plus some jewel shades (Amazonite Genuine, Rhodonite Genuine, Fuchsite Genuine and Red Fuchsite Genuine). Some are granulating and others (like the Fuchsites) are sparkly.  I appreciate the rich and earthy pigments that reflect the energy of the earth expressing through the minerals.

7" X 9"

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Day 16 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Clarity

These were the colors that attracted me today and lifted my spirits:

Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Magenta, Green Gold, Cobalt Teal Blue, Carbazole Violet, and New Gamboge.  

 7" X 9"
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Day 15 - 30 Paintings - 30 Days, January, 2015

Keep Digging

The exploration into pigments and how they interact together continues... so I shall keep digging...

Introduction of Carbozole Violet into the mix - along with Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Burnt Sienna, Quinacridone Magenta, New Gamboge, Nickel Azo Yellow, Indanthrone Blue and Phthalo Turquoise.

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