Montag, 1. April 2019

"oil on paper", small works

In general my paintings are done with oilpaint on canvas. I have a habit to always have small papers (size A3) next to me on the floor or pinned to the wall when i paint. I  use these to make quick notes with the brush that happens to be in my hand, when the paintingprocess evokes new ideas , when i want to experiment with different colors or  different brushstrokes, or  simply when i want to get rid of excess paint on the tip of the brush.

I keep adding touches here and there when inspiration calls for it , sometimes it takes days , month or even years if a next action happens on a such a paper. I sort out what seems to make sense as a base that could become  eligible as "a small work".  Finally i focus on what is there and turn with little work the "oil on paper" into a real painting. The other papers stay in the process  and mature till they are acceptable for the final touches.

From 1993 till 1997 i  made about 400 such small  works. You can view a selection here, also the slideshow with the title INSCAPES

https://vimeo.com/324734942













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