Sherri Jean McCulloch
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Snowy Days and Art
Posted on February 4, 2017 by sherrijeanmccullochart
There is always time for personal expression; especially when the driveway needs to be shoveled!
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Two close-ups of an older painting that I created. The bottom is unenhanced, the top on is sharpened and enhanced to bring out its dark side (Halloween approaches) using Snapseed. I know when my art is finished. Sometimes it’s finished simply because my process with it is finished. Other times it’s finished because I’ve taken it to a polished, presentable place. Admittedly the first usually happens. I just ‘feel’ done. Finishing it for presentation adds a pressure I don’t always choose to experience. However, finishing it digitally, is fun. I can experiment with overlays and addition and subtraction. It’s another creative layer that I can add on my phone when I’m ..... anywhere! And best, it’s not permanent to the original. It can be a whole new piece of art or even many new pieces ifI really get into it.
After painting, I often like to play with a photo of my piece on various apps on my phone. I consider it extending my art. Benefits include checking in on art basics like colour, tone, and focal points. I’ve shifted off to one side with this one. I have also allowed the lighter read to sing. You can’t really tell here, but in the actual painting, the gold has a wonderful shimmer that draws the eye. The dark lines were very intentional. I am a big fan of Miro.
#Fruit of Too Many Lines Crossed This is another of the small 6x6 that will be for sale at the Teeny Tiny Art show in Duncan in November. You can really see the texture of the vintage linen on this one. I love that!
Two close-ups of an older painting that I created. The bottom is unenhanced, the top on is sharpened and enhanced to bring out its dark side (Halloween approaches) using Snapseed. I know when my art is finished. Sometimes it’s finished simply because my process with it is finished. Other times it’s finished because I’ve taken it to a polished, presentable place. Admittedly the first usually happens. I just ‘feel’ done. Finishing it for presentation adds a pressure I don’t always choose to experience. However, finishing it digitally, is fun. I can experiment with overlays and addition and subtraction. It’s another creative layer that I can add on my phone when I’m ..... anywhere! And best, it’s not permanent to the original. It can be a whole new piece of art or even many new pieces ifI really get into it.
After painting, I often like to play with a photo of my piece on various apps on my phone. I consider it extending my art. Benefits include checking in on art basics like colour, tone, and focal points. I’ve shifted off to one side with this one. I have also allowed the lighter read to sing. You can’t really tell here, but in the actual painting, the gold has a wonderful shimmer that draws the eye. The dark lines were very intentional. I am a big fan of Miro.
#Fruit of Too Many Lines Crossed This is another of the small 6x6 that will be for sale at the Teeny Tiny Art show in Duncan in November. You can really see the texture of the vintage linen on this one. I love that!
