Sunday, December 10, 2006

Pears and Apple Four-Peat


A quartet of studies in search of the best style and surface


#4 was painted on Crescent illustration board, cut down to 12x12". Initially I painted the image in acrylic and then added lots of prismacolor markings to flesh out the color and texture.



#3 was done on gesso primed watercolor paper, with acrylic and then Prismacolor pencils.

The texture of the watercolor paper resulted in this rougher look. Not bad, but not as controllable as the previous surfaces.

The smooth surface of the illustration board was heavenly to paint and draw. Each brush stroke and pencil stroke is visible. Probably the thing I like best is the background though.

3 comments:

  1. Anonymous5:43 PM

    Melody!
    Thank you so much for the inspiration! Whether you are quilting or painting, the images are so strong and beautiful, they make me want to run to my studio and work, work, work.....

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  2. Anonymous6:07 PM

    I just found this site - led by another who says she watches you (stalks Melody Johnson) and I can see why. I also LOVE your "I oughta be list" With only one or two changes, a little editing here and there, it could be mine.

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  3. Am I watching the birth of an artist; or the birth of a series...;Or the birth of a series of artists? Your dialogue and painting experience/experiments are amazing--you take us with you every step of the way!David W. is right--we want to see what you will do next, on your Real Art World show!
    Anne

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