CELEBRATION

I started this painting in the Carolyn Riegelman workshop in
Granbury, Texas.  I was not at all pleased with it.  Finally, I pulled it out to try and save the painting.  It was a real thrill as I started applying more paint with the pallet knife, scratching with the pallet knife, rubbing with a cloth, and seeing the painting in a new light.  After some new highlights and the final sealer, it is finished.

DANCE WITH ME ARGENTINA SERIES

"Dance With Me Argentina No. 2".  Canvas 36 x 40 x 1.5.  Tyvek, foils, acrylics.
Available from the artist.  james-haddock@sbcglobal.net

Dance With Me Argentina

"Dance With Me Argentina" Tyvek, foils, and acrylic.  Canvas 36 x 40 x 1.5.  Available from the artist.

It's a Beach

Love these sunset colors.

More texture and color added and the painting is now finished.  Acrylic on canvas, 26 x 30 x 1.5.  It is available from the artist.

Layering of texture and color

I had a great experience last week in the Carol Riegelman workshop in Granbury.  When I attend a workshop, my goal is not to finish a painting rather it is to learn the technique the workshop presenter has perfected.

Now I am in the process of using the technique of layering texture and color on the canvas.  I can do this better in my own studio without all the distractions occurring in the workshop.  I can think better about how the texture goes on and the colors to exphasize.  Unique to me, I guess, I just create better when I am alone.

This is the beginning of a workshop painting.  Now it's time to add more color.

Torn Papers to Create a Pear

This painting of a pear was created with torn papers.  It is 8 x 10 x 1.5 canvas. It is available from the artist.  james-haddock@sbcglobal.net

Torn Paper Collage on Canvas

Torn paper collage on 8 x 10 x 1.5 canvas.

I like using throw away materials to create art.
 
Do you think the papers in this collage could be fine Japanese hand crafted papers?

Actually they are fine Costco paper towels soaked with acrylic and saved rather than trashed.
Never worry about archival quality because they are coated back and front with Golden gels.

Available from the artist:  jhaddock33@gmail.com