A really productive day in the studio. I have been experimenting with the new sander. After much messing around and wasting sandpaper, and reading instructions I have learnt the best way to get results is not to put pressure on the sander and use circular motions. To be patient and not expect too much to soon. It is a slow process. I have been testing on the board I was already using as a sample a few weeks ago and I was disappointed with the results then but by having better equipment and knowledge I can already see better results. I need to get more sandpaper already though and test more on the different weights get a more confident feel of what can be done with the different grains.
I have been working on the 6 A3 grounds using this method and building up layer on layer with the acrylic paint and sanding it back as it dries. I have also been spraying it with water to create slippage which was a process which I learnt to great effect last year. Between these 2 methods and the use of acrylic mediums the ground is getting exciting with what I describe as plate noise coming through. I am really exciting by these but I know the non painter would only see a messy white ground.
I have also created the stencils for the text on the 6 paintings. I realised too late that 2 referenced jealousy so I have to take one of these out. I will use the earlier ‘Love is Blind’ instead as it is the right size.
I also need to consider the presentation of the work for assessment. I am working in the dark-space with part of the roof removed which is a great large space in which I can make a lot of mess but not great for presenting works. I am awaiting lecturer response if I can present within the exhibition area. I also need to consider which works I will present as the most valourised.
Really looking forward to getting in the studio tomorrow and moving these forward again.
