I started working on some black and white non-objective paintings in the tall format canvases, 48" high by 10" wide. Previously when I had painted in black and white, I let the colors mix, forming grays, and included grays and parchment in my definition of "black and white."
In these canvases, I wanted to have only black on white without them really mixing into other shades. I also wanted to use simple, rather stark compositions, ala Franz Kline and Robert Motherwell. It's an experiment to see if this kind of painting format works for me.
Tall Canvas #9, 12" x 48" acrylic on canvas.
How exciting! You know I love experimenting! I think it's a fabulous start! I'm looking forward to seeing how your works develop.
I've been doing something a little similar, only I am using color too... and I am just playing in my sketchbook/journal right now. My little experiment had some strong "pure" black and white working in it. I posted one of them on my blog, and I am working on another one today, I would love it if you took a peak and let me know what you think. :)
Posted by: Deb Ammerman | February 07, 2012 at 05:19 PM