Here are a couple of my latest 2D works. It Doesn't Do to Dwell On It I, 2022, mixed media on paper It Doesn't Do to Dwell On It II, 2022, mixed media on paper
Tag: works on paper
Flattening watercolor paintings 6.16.2022
When I create a watercolor painting, sometimes the paper buckles and warps, depending how much water I use in the painting. This post shows how I flatten those warped paintings. Here you can see how my small paintings warped. Start with a flat board or surface. I'm using a clean piece of paper, too, because … Continue reading Flattening watercolor paintings 6.16.2022
blind contour self-portraits 2.24.2022
I've started a series of self portraits using the blind contour method of drawing. Blind contour drawing is a technique that some suggest improves hand-eye coordination and hones observation skills. But I use it for the results I get. It's my favorite drawing method. In blind contour drawing, the artist looks only at the subject … Continue reading blind contour self-portraits 2.24.2022
new painting 8.19.2021
Delusion Protects Illusion. Mixed media diptych on paper, each part 14x17.
new painting 6.3.2021
In my most recent series of paintings, I'm still using oil pastel and wax markers and graphite and charcoal. And I've added another element - paper. I've had an old dictionary for years and almost gave it away to charity last year. Instead, I kept it, and decided that I should finally just DO something … Continue reading new painting 6.3.2021
Rachel Imsland, Artist 