Work in progress

With a new moto for the year, they will be more work to see on my blog, Facebook page, website and instagram account.

There is the latest body of work.

#ink # pastels on #paper

Ink on paper

Adding pigment on paper

More pigment - Work in progress

Ink on paper - Work in progress

Inspiration is everywhere

Inspiration is everywhere... 

for me it is more often in the sky that I visualise the brush stroke I would like to create on my surface.

Pictures below have been taken in Bondi Junction, Sydney

An inspiration for my work using ink on paper.

Enjoy!

Pascale

Time for a facelift

I haven't been posting anything lately as I am in the process of a major facelift for my websites as well as for this blog.

I am fortunate enough to be one of the students of decor 8 ecourse "Blogging your way" which it an ABSOLUTE inspiration.. I have only read the first tip given by Holly and I have redesign my blog and part of one of my website.

It is like choosing the right canvas to express myself, the right paper to paint on, my websites and blogs should be a reflection of me and therefore I need to make sure I present myself in the right way.

As we get older - or wiser ;-D - we tend to change and I wanted my websites and blogs to reflect this.

I might take time away from my studio but it feels like a necessity, like when I clean my studio prior to start a new project.. until everything seem back in order I can't be in my creative zone..

So please stay connected as I am getting myself ready for sharing more and more about my love of arts, colours and much more..

See you soon!

Pascale, art-on-surface.com

Samsara or the power of a movie

The St.George OpenAir Cinema located adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney with the Opera House and the city as a back drop, you know that are at the right location...


In this beautiful scenery, I went to see Samasara with my friend Valerie and this was such an experience.. The emotions were going from joy, love, compassion, peace and then the confronting pictures came alive in front of us, without word expressed, the emotion and tension were heavy.. sadness, ashamed.. an emotional sincerity between the beauty of the world and the contradiction of human existence and action on this planet.. Very moving


A movie not to be missed, a great inspiration for me as I am working on my next show and between the rainbow of colours and the power of this movie, my heart and mind are full of words and stories.

My First Art Prize Competition

This is exciting and daunting at the same time..

This is my first artwork to be entered in a competition and can't wait to see what other artists will create

I have tried to create a video with the iphone but the focus is not so good.

Enjoy

Blog on my website

It is about time that my blog be in the menu bar on my website.


I have decided to create an article every 2 weeks so I can give some tips on colours, display my latest artworks or work in progress, share some information about a new product, an opening, an exhibition and so on.


Depending on my inspiration, I might be able to post more than every 2 weeks but for now let's keep it this way until I have enough to talk about ;-D


Happy Reading and Happy Painting!!

Mark Rothko's inspiration artwork

I've always liked the artwork of Mark Rothko.
The colour palette used and the emotions that come out of his artwork are so powerful that I need to think and feel what type of colours I was going to play with to create this new artwork.


Mark Rothko's colour palette is sitting from light, bright to dark colours.


I decided to use acrylic Australian Sienna, Deep Rose Madder and Zinc White.
Using a binder and water for the acrylic to be transparent and create layers on the canvas.


Step 1: A table covered and a blank canvas

Step 2: the Australian Sienna acrylic mixed with binder and water to create the background of the canvas.

Step 3: After the background is dry, create the first 2 layers by applying Australian Sienna tinted (Zinc White added to  Australian Sienna - tint: a colour that is softened by the addition of white) on the top part and Australian Sienna mixed with a small percentage of water to keep the opacity of the paint.

Step 4: Adding a runny Australian Sienna on top of both layers when the paint is still wet to create a texture.

Step 5: Adding Deep Rose Madder in the middle of the canvas. Adding more water to the acrylic to create a transparent colour.
When the Deep Rose Madder is starting to dry, applying another layer of Australian Sienna above, on top and below the centre.


Always have the canvas on the edge to help the paint to run down.

Hope you had enjoyed this demonstration.
Happy painting!!

A special day with Greta from Greta Unkuri Interiors

A beautiful saturday morning in Sydney and an amazing friend with talents and taste are all you need to create the perfect photoshoot. 
What else!!!

Yesterday morning was all about creation and display. It was an amazing experience to create the best possible story to showcase the arts from Art on Surface for my website, blog, etsy and facebook page.

With a passion for detail and creative flair for style, elegance and beauty, Greta was able to create the perfect story to enhance the colours and textures of the artworks and bring them to life.

The Meli-Melo Arts

Abstract painting on Canson canvas paper using acrylic paint.

This is an original painting. I have signed the work personally, all my painting are made with much love and I hope you enjoy it. 

Please note copyright remains with the artist.

Artworks are sold framed.

RIBBA Frame black or white from IKEA - w: 20cm x h: 26cm

RIBBA Frame black or white from IKEA - w: 23.5cm x h: 32.5cm

 

 

 

 

Thank you to Greta and Frank for all the help and care.
It was so much FUN ;-D

Colours on the wall in Aspire

Meli Melo and Blue experience are now on display at Aspire Health & Performance.

Art on Surface is also providing a new service with art rental.
Want to have new design every 3 months, want to have the right colours.


Art on Surface Rental is for you, your office, your space.


Art on Surface Rental: 0415 724 851 - 0411 816 819