Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Samples from 24 experiments in Amie Oliver's Mixed Media Class Fall 2013



As I have been working on my 24 experimental pieces, I have become most excited about using various paste mediums for surface treatments. I plan on continuing to use other media such as and not limited to: caran d’ache, acrylic paints, oil pastels, graphite and paste mediums in order to create textural foundations for my paintings.

My process usually starts by putting down a preliminary surface and covering it with another, then I scratch into or wipe away the top layer which leaves a pattern of antiquing or reveals an under layer of color. I want to explore more sgraffito techniques paired up next to different fibers, textured wallpapers, paste mediums and found materials used as inclusions. Nature, form, texture, composition and pattern will be my guide. I also plan to look into the decorative arts as well as the work of artist Edda Renouf from the 50 x 50 show at the VMFA.




Untitled piece by Hope Harding 4x6 inch acrylic on textured brayer with found object






Untitled piece by Hope Harding 4 x 6 inch Acrylic paint






Untitled piece by Hope Harding 4 x 6 inch Acrylic paint with texture






Untitled piece by Hope Harding 4 x 6 inch Acrylic paint with pen






Untitled piece by Hope Harding 4 x 6 inch Acrylic paint with modeling paste 






Untitled piece by Hope Harding 4 x 6 inch Acrylic Monoprint






Untitled pieces by Hope Harding 4 x 6 inch Textured Wallpaper with Acrylic wash




Untitled pieces by Hope Harding 4 x 6 inch Acrylic paint, watercolor, modeling paste, found objects



Untitled pieces by Hope Harding 4 x 6 inch Acrylic paint, modeling paste, found objects





Untitiled by Hope Harding 4 x 4 inch Acrylic/stamping technique






Untitled by Hope Harding 4 x 4 inch Monoprint with Acrylic





Untitled by Hope Harding 4 x 4 inch Acrylic/stamping technique




Untitled by Hope Harding 4 x 4 inch Acrylic/stamping technique






Untitled by Hope Harding 4 x 4 inch Acrylic stamping technique







Untitled by Hope Harding 4 x 4 inch Acrylic paint/Caran d'ache





Untitled piece by Hope Harding 4 x 4 inch Painted and fused glass with acrylic





Untitled piece by Hope Harding 4 x 4 inch Acrylic/Gel Medium/Rocks/Stenciling






Untitled piece by Hope Harding 4 x 4 inch Acrylic/Glass Bead Media






Untitled piece by Hope Harding 4 x 4 inch Modeling paste/Acrylic/Glass Frit stamping technique




Untitled pieces by Hope Harding  4 x 4 inches Watercolor/Acrylic Mixed Media






5 comments:

  1. Hope, I really enjoy the textures and movement you achieved!

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    1. Ginny, thank you for taking the time to look. I am enjoying experimenting.

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  2. Hope, your work is so organic and beautiful.

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  3. Hope, there is a feeling of atmosphere in your work. You do a great job with texture an serene color. I have enjoyed your work so far and look forward to what's coming!

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  4. Amie was right, your pieces do photograph beautifully! I love how the pieces are small and intimate, but if you didn't know the size, I feel like they could translate as large pieces. Something about the lines make me feel as though these could be done the same on a very large scale.

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