Abandoned
I had more time today so this painting was slightly larger than recent work. I painted another abandoned house at Christmas time (here). Abandoned houses are a feature of rural Ireland since the 1848 famine, when the population dropped from 8 million to under 4 million in a generation. Its not uncommon for the descendants of Irish emigrants, whose ancestors left to find a new life abroad in famine times, to find the ruins of the actual house where their family lived.
The painting time was under 2 hours. Only 3 colours again. This time, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre and Prussian Blue (plus black and white). Prussian Blur and Yellow Ochre produce the most natural greens. Prussian Blue is better in producing greens than either Cobalt or Ultramarine.
There were 2 experiments I tried in this picture. I tried to use a pen to apply paint, and, I dropped solvent on the surface of the painting to create random patterns. I then used the pen to cut channels into the wet paint to allow the solvent to flow and carry the paint. The objective of the exercise is to help in random shape creation and secondly, to find a method of applying very fine lines onto a wet paint layer. I think there are possibilities in both these areas. Watercolorists use washes and flows of water to suggest details and they also sometimes use a pen for fine details. Applying this to oils is something new for me.
As usual I have videoed the process and will have it for the next post. See you then.
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Once again I so appreciate your willingness to experiment…makes me a little braver. I’ve never thought of using a pen to apply oils. Brilliant. Looking forward to seeing your pen in action. Thanks!
Your welcome, Pierr.
Brilliant. There is something magnificent though melancholic about an abandoned house. Beautiful.
Thank you for the nice comment.
It’s very very beautiful.
Thank you Indira.
Loving the wonderful cool tones – perfect for Spring!
Glad you liked.
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The clouds capture me on this one, really well done!
Beautiful painting!
Lovely work, I appreciate your descriptions of your technique and the colours you used too. I’m an absolute beginner at painting and colour is one of my challenges, I found this helpful and look forward to browsing the rest of your blog!
Thank you and I hope you find the info helpful.
Thank you so much for going into such great detail about your own processes. Many of the issues that you are exploring are some of my own concerns, especially trying to get those fine lines and details when painting wet on wet!
I hope I can be of assistance in your efforts.
These abandoned houses feel a little spooky/ghosty/goose-flesh inducing?
Do you begin with pencil on you ground, and work it up from there? Any underpainting?
-A
Thank you for the comment. All the paintings in my blog have been recorded on video, from blank canvas to finished piece. I post these videos on the blog a few days after I finish the painting. All the painting videos can be accessed on my YouTube channel ‘LiamRainsfordChannel’. If you need further information, just let me know.
Very moveing picture full of atmosphere and movement.
Thank you Wendy.
Hi. I saw this last year and was inspired to write a poem about the abandoned house. Would you mind if I put the poem on my Blog and link back to the painting? Jane
I’d be honoured. Thank you Jane.
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