I have started working on an easel which is great for getting up close and personal with a painting (I often find myself straddling the easel). I like to move a painting as I'm working. When it comes to height sometimes I need to stand, sometimes I need a good sit down.
The down side to this fabulous invention is I cannot stop working on a painting when it's sitting on an easel. This is a problem for any artist but when work requires a raw unfinished quality it can be even more damaging.
Now that I am aware of this issue I only hope I can counter act it. This is only further prove of how different a painting can look in different locations merely around the studio, from easel to wall, wall to floor, and floor to a couple of days hidden and rediscovering.
hey Emma,
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of hiding a painting for a bit. Might have to employ that one.
Sharon was telling Bethany how she shouldnt work with an easel as the surrounding area of the painting becomes 'read' according to what you see behind the easel, as opposed to an 'impartial' white wall. Dunno bout that myself, but I thought it was something to consider. Lovin your work! xxxx
thanks for the kind words! What if the easel is against a white wall? Reading a lot about an artist Phoebe Unwin (worth a google) and she talks how she like to move a painting as she works on it. It all helps with engaging with the work. I totally get this! move a painting around all the time as I work to whatever feel comfortable x
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