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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.
5 comments:
I think you definitely captured the energy, not just of the waves but of artistic exploration of a subject! This is the kind of thing that I've always thought of as "art": it's wonderful to see the process of you working through different methods of expressing the waves. And they're all so fresh and lovely!
Lisa - these are absolutely gorgeous. You certainly captured the feeling of waves and their movement. Watching the seas must certainly inspire you friend. Thanks for sharing your video as well. Hugs!
Oh Laura! Thank you so much! I don't know what to say....you have made my day -thank you. Best wishes.
Hello Debbie, I could wave watch for hours and then some. I am in danger of becoming a 'wave bore' as I think waves might be a feature for a while. Best wishes.
This surpasses what I do in such a way but I am never jealous of your ability nor talent because your work always makes me happy. And one can never explore waves too many times when the outcome is this lovely.
Rhonda my friend you are VERY kind. You sum up the way I feel about your portraits which are so sensitive and insightful of the subjects. The characters that you have captured over the last year have been splendid. I think often of your Caw Girls and wonder what they are thinking now. Best wishes for a creative week.
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