I'm thinking about my top 5 Powertex projects for 2020. A new year usually means new plans and ideas and clearing out the old to make way for the new. Sometimes, it's about building on what you've already done rather than letting it go!
I spent a lot of time last year working on my abstract art technique and process. I wanted to get the basics in place, thinking about composition and colour and tools. Completing 50 small abstract paintings and several larger canvases and boards helps to figure this out!
Now it's time to add more physical texture to my art and that means adding Powertex textures.
Here are my Powertex project ideas for 2020:
- Complete the reworking of a large textured canvas from 2018 (see below)
- Create 5 small abstract canvases using Powertex and 3d Sand as texture and with acrylic colour
- Use Powertex Powerprint to add image transfers to paintings with texture and Bister for colour
- Create a large square canvas using Powertex, 3d Sand and Bister for an upcoming exhibition
- Create a series of "Art Dolls" using Powertex and found items for a Summer Exhibition and demonstration
Working in a series
Working in a series is something that really helped me in 2019. I always thought creating one off pieces was "good" for me. Stopping me getting bored and giving me plenty of room to explore new ideas seemed right. What I've discovered is that completing a series of pieces with some "boundaries" keeps me focused. It also reduces the feeling of not knowing what to make or where to start. There is still plenty of room to play with ideas because I'm pushing the materials and techniques a bit further.
I'm also really excited to work on a series of art dolls, using Powertex supplies and found things to create mini figures and wall angels like these.
Powertex art doll by Kore Sage
Powertex Mixed Media Art Doll by Kore Sage
