Symphony No. 2, The Nocturne Suite by cameraobscura2
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Title: Symphony No. 2, The Nocturne Suite
Series: Symphony
Location: Studio
Date: August 18, 2007
Image: N07030M1c
Medium: Oil on canvas with Polymer emulsion for texture
Size: 36 x 36 inches (91.44 x 91.44 cm)
Technical notes: This is the second painting in which I have used a polymer emulsion, but the first one I painted. The painting underwent numerous stages of colour, from two types of blue and one black, in the final stage, all three colours were permitted to be blended through the use of Liquin Original, giving the brush work and the colour no sharp or distinctive edging.
Commentary: This series is being uploaded in reverse so that it would be in the right viewing order when seen in the gallery. Sorry for the inconvenience.
At one point I thought the painting was finished and after debating with myself I undid the multiple layers of different blue, three different shared of black and one Paynes Grey.
I needed to achieve the look of a painting that appeared to be just one colour, black. Yet upon closer examination, the viewer would discover a number of different hues of blue, including various blacks.
Nothing seemed to come together, even after painting a complete layer in black, then adding blue here and there. It did not homogenize into a harmonious orchestration until I decided to mix the black paint one to one with Liquin and covering the entire canvas. Then do the same with the two shades of blue, adding them while all the layers were still wet. This was followed with careful, sporadic, though decisive brush strokes of black, allowing the blue to balance and shine through. Now I achieved what was envisioned.
Though the painting appears being totally black, there is significant amount of life to it. As the light keeps changing in the room, so does the light the painting captures with its textures, as Liquin leaves a glossy reflective surface behind. It is when the light is the strongest, only then does the painting reveal and surrenders the blue, like a flower that closes and opens with the sun.
Thank you for taking the time to look at my work and commenting. Vielen danke das sie die Zeit genommen haben meine Arbeit zu betrachten und darauf zu Kommentieren. Egmont
Previous photograph of my oil painting:
Comments (32)
unstrung65
...very tactile Mr Egmont...makes me want to run my hand over the surface ...a real challenge to photograph , I'll bet .... after working with ultra flat photographs for so long - it must be a joy to layer on good old honest paint ! ... think it goes well with your previous post -- curious as to what comes next.
jedink
Brilliant textures and colour. The blue is only in the reflection. To have gone through several processes to achieve the effective one, you must have patience by the kilo. Great work mate.
JillianElf
The brush stroke work is amazing here. I would love to see the sun light this painting up, for there is almost a golden tone woven through the blue and black. Looks like a wonderful moving ocean, under a full moon or just as dawn breaks. Wonderful work Egmont and your title is perfect. I look forward to the next very much.
sharky_
Interesting textures with colors changes blending into the next one as I scroll down. Excellent. Aloha
Margana
I am very much aware of the effects of liquin...As I mentioned, for me, it was always a process of taking away, as opposed to adding... It's interesting to read your notes, Egmont. Thank you for sharing them with us. It's not often an artist shares his process so candidly... And it's especially beneficial, in this case, that you told us about the addition of blue in this particular piece. I must say, if I hadn't read your notes, I would have assumed that the blue we're seeing, is coming from natural daylight, highlighting the textures, and not from the actual painting itself. It's a critical thing, and those that skip your text, will not be able to appreciate that fact. As to the painting itself, I don't feel the same visceral level of emotion is being expressed as in the previous. To my eye, this appears to be more of an exploration of media and technique. A fine work, yes, but less effective, at illiciting an emotional response from the viewer. Then again, seeing this series here, at RR, one by one, is very, very different experience than seeing them all together in a gallery, and then digesting them one at a time. -Marlene
gunsan
Great to read what you did, because on my monitor there is no black, just wonderful shades of blue and a little gold. The brushstrokes are superb!
lizzibell
Very nice...
babuci
Interesting art for me. I like a play between dark and a changing to lighter colors but a whole picture still reminds in a darker side thou. The brush texture is amazing. I realy enjoy reading a proccess of your works, I am taking photos only for me help understand your art greatly.
nikolais
to me it's a brand bright new way of using emulsion for making 3D/relief textures. exciting color result as well. thanks for sharing, Egmont.
NekhbetSun
I'll second what Marlene said...thanks for the info...well done S
visualpoetry72
A very exciting painting which I would love to see in real life, I am sure that this small digital image does not do justice to it. The relief provided by the use of polymer emulsion is obvious even from the monitor image and must provide a whole new dimension to the painting. I am not sure whether the colour change from top left to bottom right is in the painting or is due to the direction of the light. Thanks for showing and I look forward to the next one.
zoren
well, it does all that you say, including a movement of texture.....
TwoPynts
An immersive image that really comes alive when viewed full size. I am sure that in person it is even more impressive. It is quite different from but reminds me of Van Gogh's Wheat Field w/Crows. Thanks for sharing your process with us.
Mousson
Wonderful work! Thanks for technical explanations. I understand more than softwares :-))
Zorg1955
An abstract painting that could be touched ! Excellent !
helanker
It is so very interesting to see how you work and I see all 3 colors here ans it makes a fantastic effect.
carlx
Fantastic abstract painting!!!!!!!!!
SSoffia
COMPOSICION MARAVILLOSA & ABSTRACTA !!!!! TEXTURAS CON GAMAS EN COLORES NEGROS Y AZULES MARAVILLOSAS. GRACIAS POR COMPARTIRLA. ;)
LordLotte
das ist einfach grossartig!!! lg. lordlotte
lior
Excellent texture!
Hendesse
Super gemacht, sieht fantastisch aus. Stunning textures!!
Richardphotos
the type of art that often is sold for very high amounts.love the texture
cameraobscura2
Thank you Richard (Richardphotos) as my wife keeps asking when I am going to make money with my art. egmont
Valentin
Wonderful painting, superb light, colors and texture!
rainbows
It is a superb work of art, Egmont. I want to reach in and touch its surface.. Thank you for telling us how you achieved these colours. They are beautiful. I love the threads of gold running through this work. As for Jillian, this work brings the sea to my mind too.. I would dearly love to see this painting in changing natural light. To see the colours shining differently at different times of the day or at night. It is a work of great beauty. I love it!!! Hugs. Diane.
Ionel
Too bad that we can see only a picture of your painting! Because your work is also a 3D creation! That is why, imho, the light is able to make of it a living image!!!
astro66
I first looked at this and thought 'cool textures' but the more I look at it at the more the play of light and shadow leads me to explore the image further. A wonderful piece of work, my personal favourite of the series. :)
bpmac
Glad I logged into RR. Fantastic work, very refined. Look forward to seeing it.
amlondono
BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART ! Ana
Chipka
This is a fantastic work! I love the dynamics of it, especially the "poetic" texture. There is a lot here to see and sense in other ways and it's quite evocative. The colors and the play of textures and light are entrancing, and I'd love to see this work in natural light and just spend a few wordless moments with it! I found this through random browsing and I am quite happy that I did!