Hi friends, I wanted to share with you a few pictures of my latest painting through the stages of development.
This small painting (24cm x 30cm) began as sketch of sorts. I thought I'd just play around a bit to get an idea down, which I would then paint on a larger scale, but in the end I pushed it all the way.
I began by blocking in the main elements, working in monochrome with white and brown over a light brown imprimatura.
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Next, I started adding colour to general areas while defining the forms a bit more.
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I continued to add some smoky/ethereal texture using lead white.
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I added some trees and bushes which helped with the perspective and also increased the brightness and the top of the painting.
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In the final stages I continued to refine the figures, added some flowers and fungi and worked on integrating the different parts of the painting.
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The finished painting.
'Unity', 24cmx 30cm, oil on linen 2022
Thanks for looking, what does the image reflect to you?
If you want to see more of my artwork visit: https://philjoannides.com
It's really awesome to be able to see your process. I love the movement and depth in layers that you achieved. The symmetry of the faces is really cool. It reminded me a little bit of the Alex Grey Style. Keep up the great work!
thank you! 🙏
You're welcome!
Beautiful work thanks for sharing 👍🏾 its great to see a real artist on here keep up the great work 👊🏾
cheers :) I'm glad it resonates
No worries keep it up ✌🏾
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Wow I love this @philjoannides it's so ethereal and dreamy. Thanks for sharing it.
thanks :) I'm glad it resonates with you