Jennifer Weiss
ARTiculAction
walls. If I am planning to do an elaborate background, I will lay a tarp on the floor & walls. I have a fantastic tower of drawers which holds my brushes, paints & accessories so they are all in reach when I am sitting on my stool in front of my large easel. With this set up, my preparation time is limited and it helps me get into the studio more consistently. This simplistic set up also fosters my drive to create. Now let's focus on your artworks: I would like to start with the recent Rebel Angels, that our readers have admired in the starting pages of this article: could you tell us something about your initial inspiration for this work?
I wanted to try something new with Rebels Angel. I started by diluting acrylic paint and pouring this onto my canvas in three different layers. I let this dry and then I placed my abstract style into different pockets of the canvas where I felt they fit into the composition. I had read about this diluting technique in an art journal so I decided to give it a try. I am really excited about the results and look to do this again soon. Another pieces on which I would like to spend some words are Cosmic Charlie and especially Blue Moon , a painting that I like very much: a visual of these artworks that has particularly impacted on me is the living blue, whose nuance are recognizable also in Ajax. By the way, any comments on your choice of palette and how it has changed over time?
Aside from my fine art & painting, I like to draw on the iPAD and create designs in Photoshop & Illustrator. The concept for Blue Moon originated from an illustration that I created in Photoshop. I was drawn to the blue, gray & white colors as they produce a calming effect for me when used together. I also liked the way the forms reflected & balanced each other throughout the painting. The concept for Cosmic Charlie came from an IPAD drawing that I did. I felt drawn to using the blue & red primary colors because they compliment each other and I felt compelled to layering the shapes on top of one another. When I do this I tend to build a transparent effect between the layers by differentiating the paint color where the shapes overlap. This creates a sense of depth in the painting. In regards to my palette, I have always been drawn to using bright colors. I think it has to do with the way these colors lift my spirit. 7