Painting Technique

Coming from a fashion and textile background infiltrates my painting technique. I paint water based acrylics, (happy environment!!) in layers, one color at a time across the whole canvas. Each layer adds a new depth to the canvas, building an image using abstract shapes and a keen eye on negative space in much the same way that a silk screener will print layers of indecipherable individual screens to arrive at an easily recognizable image.


Opacity is varied using acrylic matt medium. I am a firm believer in sketching and studying, there is just no substitute. Consequently my sketchbook is a good friend filled with color mixes, quick pencil sketches, detailed color studies and photographs. Composition studies are color blocked and line drawn. Notes on thoughts and ideas are quickly scribbled down before they fly out my head!!


Sample pages from my sketchbook for 'Chrysanthemums.'

Have a great day!

Emma