One of first things I want to do is continue working on the second large canvas of the female figure holding a tribal mask. It will take a while to move forward with this. It’s still paint and step back and contemplate. I find that taking photographs as I go along allows a different view point as does focusing in on parts of the work, the face, mask or the background. Even different angles make for an interesting view!
Kathryn Raffell, 2015, Untitled, Acrylic on Canvas, 40x30cm part of larger canvas.
Kathryn Raffell, 2015, Untitled, Acrylic on Canvas, 120cmx180cm.
I like the way that as I am painting, it is suggesting the way I need to continue. Tutors tell me to “go for it”, so I am!I am working on the tones and colour of the mask, blending and darkening them. The background is suggesting to me that there should be a reflection, an almost faint mirroring or hint of further forms in the background.
