This Week’s paintings

Alright, what was I painting the last week? I started out trying a pad of Arches Oil Paper that I bought a couple of years ago.

I remember that when I tried it a few years ago, I didn’t love it. It felt too absorbent, too much drag on the brush. I think though, that maybe I just wasn’t using enough paint. I have heard many of my favourite painters and instructors say that we shouldn’t be afraid to use the paint! And I think I’m finally beginning to see what they mean.

This is the beginning of a little 5x7 oil on arches paper.

Apparently this paper is 100% cotton, and treated in a fashion that allows you to paint directly on it, while still being completely archival. I enjoyed experimenting on it and especially removing the taped edges when I was done.

The Night House, Oil on Arches Paper, 5x7

Here’s the little finished experiment. Excuse the slightly blurry photo. I’m interested in trying to paint some more night time scenes, the lighting is a whole different world.