The Anonymous Art Show is a great concept, this exhibition is organised by the North Vancouver Arts council consist of 641 8x 8 inches paintings.
No artist name or title is visible and all the paintings are at the same price of 100 dollars . So this is a great mix of artist that could be well-known or just starting and people will choose what painting to buy only by looking at the work itself: a great idea!
So this year, my inspiration came from the pictures I took on my last trip to France. If you are interested in seeing more of them, click on the image below to go to the Red Bubble collection:
Mixed media painting tutorial
Here is a step by step review of the painting process:
I taped the 3 canvas together so I could work as if it was one.
Here is my pencil drawing.
I start with watercolors in bright hues with lots of water.
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Same palette of traditional colors the great masters used a century ago. Liquid-poured means semi-moist pans respond instantly to a wet brush. 24 pans in plastic case. Also individual pans. – Master Set
Working mainly with nuances of orange, red and green. I let the paint dry.
At this point I start adding acrylics on top of the watercolors.
Here I start adding pastels for texture and for experimenting with different colors.
I continue with layers of acrylics until I am satisfied with the result.
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The well-balanced sets are chosen from Amsterdam’s full range of 70 genuine artists’ colors, formulated with high concentrations of authentic, non-fading pigments. These heavy body paints are exceptionally durable and flexible due to their 100% acrylic resin formulation. – Expert Series Set of 12
Originally from France, I have been living in North Vancouver, Canada for the past 20 years.
My work has been collected and exhibited extensively in Canada and internationally. I am also part of the Art Rentals and sales program of the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Many of my paintings have been published in Art books and magazines (Artist Magazine, Watercolor Artist Magazine, Acrylic Magazine, International Artist Magazine). I wrote 2 art instruction books with North Light/F+W Books.
I have been writing for the last 5 years for my blog: paintingdemos.com, that has a mailing list of about 10 000 subscribers and about 20 000 visitors per month.
I am an active member in the community, as a co-founder of the North Shore Art crawl, a co-founder of a weekly life drawing group, a board member of the North Vancouver Arts Council, and have been invited as a juror for public art, art grants and juried exhibitions. You can read more about my collaborations here.
Very interesting and funny your watercolor. I have a question. There is some basis for making our own reference photos to do our own triptyc paintings?
It is a fabulous work and the process is interesting! Sandrine, thanks for sharing.. I had the same question as Leslie.. so acrylics can be used over the pastel fixative.. didnt know that.. Would like to try it out!
Thanks Padmaja 🙂 Let me know how it works for you. I often mix pastels and acrylics in my paintings. I also like to do that because you can try out new colors or designs on the painting and just brush or wash them away if you don’t like them so that’s a good way of testing ideas.
Wha a fantastic show! I love that idea!
When you use the pastel with the acrylics does it blend with the paint, Sandrine and add something to the brightness of the color?
Beautiful rolling and peaceful triptych!
Thanks Leslie
I wait for my acrylic paint to dry then add pastels on top, I like the added texture I get this way. Then I fix them with a Krylon workable fixative. I alternate several layers of acrylic and pastel this way.
Comments (19)
mercedes
Very interesting and funny your watercolor. I have a question. There is some basis for making our own reference photos to do our own triptyc paintings?
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Mercedes, I like to work from my own pictures, I think it is important for me so I can feel a connection to my subject.
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This is a topic that’s close to my heart… Cheers! Exactly where are your contact details though?
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This is great.. You know what.. I am more of an ocean/sea person, but looking at this makes me calm and relaxed. I would love that on a wall.
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Artake!
midnitechef
I did an abstract piece with two canvases, it was a record player for one of my friends who DJ’s in Edmonton.
Padmaja
It is a fabulous work and the process is interesting! Sandrine, thanks for sharing.. I had the same question as Leslie.. so acrylics can be used over the pastel fixative.. didnt know that.. Would like to try it out!
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Padmaja 🙂 Let me know how it works for you. I often mix pastels and acrylics in my paintings. I also like to do that because you can try out new colors or designs on the painting and just brush or wash them away if you don’t like them so that’s a good way of testing ideas.
lesliepaints
Wha a fantastic show! I love that idea!
When you use the pastel with the acrylics does it blend with the paint, Sandrine and add something to the brightness of the color?
Beautiful rolling and peaceful triptych!
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Leslie
I wait for my acrylic paint to dry then add pastels on top, I like the added texture I get this way. Then I fix them with a Krylon workable fixative. I alternate several layers of acrylic and pastel this way.
Kathryn Marks
The watercolor underpainting is a great idea! Love it!
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Kathryn, I am glad you liked it 🙂
Jane Hinchliffe
What a fabulous idea for an art show. And, I love your triptych – fantastic idea. Also, thank you for the progress shots…
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Jane, yes it is a great idea for a show, they always have a big line up outside the gallery for the opening!
berene
This triptych would look fabulous in an office or livingroom with a long wall. The colours are lively and fresh. Great job.
Sandrine Pelissier
Thanks Berene 🙂