söndag 22 april 2012

In the forest 9 - The Big One"


It is a while since I went really big, and on canvas, so I thought I would take the opportunity to make something for myself. I have never done a "gallery wrap" painting, so I bought frame and canvas for a 100 x 100 cm (39.4" x 39.4") painting.
I did a real big painting a few years ago, in my old style, but this is the biggest I have done with my new looser style. I had to adjust my approach to the size. I had the tendency make too much small details everywhere, had to balance it with big broad brush strokes. It was fun, I learned a lot, and I like it.



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12 kommentarer:

  1. renate22 april 2012 kl. 12:49

    Wow Roger, this is beautiful! Love the bright colors in the upper half of the painting and the more darker colors under. Your trees were always very nice but in this size they are great. Good job!

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    1. Roger Åkesson22 april 2012 kl. 13:18

      Thank you Renate.
      What I like about working big is the added dimension. I can do large clean brush strokes and put in details without having to be careful.I don't like to diddle with small brushes.

      Radera
  2. Nora MacPhail22 april 2012 kl. 16:37

    Wow, it's gorgeous! And I bet it's very impressive in real life. Love all the turquoise.
    I've been very inspired to work bigger lately... you've convinced me!
    Happy Painting.

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    1. Roger Åkesson23 april 2012 kl. 02:10

      Thanks Nora. It is fun to work big, and a great challenge to adjust to your style to the size.

      Radera
  3. Chesterbrook Academy Elementary22 april 2012 kl. 17:17

    Your bold brushstrokes create a powerful composition.

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    1. Roger Åkesson23 april 2012 kl. 02:11

      Thanks for your support and all your nice comments. =)

      Radera
  4. Karen Boe22 april 2012 kl. 22:15

    This is a stunner for sure - I like the big ones. Would love to own a big forest or iris one of yours some day.

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    1. Roger Åkesson23 april 2012 kl. 02:13

      Thanks Karen. I am going back to work on paper for a while, to try new things out and let loose.

      Radera
  5. Jane22 april 2012 kl. 22:40

    Roger this is really stunning , seeing it in perspective really gives you an idea, love it !

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    1. Roger Åkesson23 april 2012 kl. 02:16

      Thanks Jane. Gallery wrap has it's advantages, but cost more to make and takes more space.

      Radera
  6. c.dingman23 april 2012 kl. 03:55

    This is beautiful. You lost nothing in going bigger and the gallery wrap is perfect.

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  7. Nora MacPhail24 april 2012 kl. 12:55

    I'm back again. I see you paint the edges. I like it when artists do that. I'm not fond of leaving it white or painting it black, even if it does end up in a frame. Actually, I prefer large paintings unframed, so the painted edges are fun.
    Happy Painting.

    SvaraRadera

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