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| Surf Study I-IV mixed media 10x10cm ©2025LisaLeQuelenec |
A series of surf studies in mixed media. My attempt to capture the energy and sequential movement of the waves as they make their way to the shore. ...trying not to overpaint and overstate... to keep the sketchiness of a glimpse.
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| mixed media monoprint sketches ©2025LisaLeQuelenec |
These mixed media monoprint sketches from the Ran's Net project have been lingering in my mind and provided the starting point.
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| Surf Studies I - IV stage 1 ©2025LisaLeQuelenec |
I started by scaring myself, going straight in with the darkest tones. The froth of the waves are made by preparing the board with scrim fabric, the texture of which lends itself to the shapes I wanted to capture. I wanted to keep some of the warmth of bare linen in these 'sketches' and knew I would find it hard to not overpaint.
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| Surf Studies I - IV stage 2 ©2025LisaLeQuelenec |
Stage 2, building up the colour and tones and deciding that I needed a little sky for the sea spray to fly against.
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| Surf Studies I - IV stage 3 ©2025LisaLeQuelenec |
Stage 3, tightening up the tones, working their push and pull, layer upon layer. Painting can be quite similar to watching the tide in some ways - advancing, retreating, pushing forward, knocking back.
All four pieces are available in my Folksy store.
