Creative Cast Studies

Looking a white plaster is such an interseting experience of the color that exists in white! So much color

After producing a thumbnail I make other studies to support the palette I will use and continue to feel the form.

Below I am testing different pigments, and their tinting and toning abilities. I want to make chromatic grey options and I am seeking for the final painting to have the visual experience of neutral tones that reflect mixtures using chroma to avoid the sensation of flatness in the work. I am adamant about this because of the dimension afforded to the work developed this way. I am looking to find a feeling of smooth thinking on my palette in this process and be in the zone while working. I ask repeatedly, how will I cool this efficiently and how will I gently warm this pigment efficiently.

seperate sketch, graphite on gessoed stonehenge oil paper

alla prima WIP 6”x4” Burnt Umber, Ivory Black, Titanium White, Flake White

2.5 “ thumbnail in graphite on bristol board