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How does a Hawk Inspire an Abstract Painting?

January 4, 2017 By Carol McIntyre

What inspires an abstract painting? As with realistic or impressionistic paintings, inspiration can come from a multitude of places/sources. Up until now, my abstracts evolved as they developed — as I applied layers of paint and texture. Often I would be many layers into a painting before its “voice” or message started to become apparent and I began to have a conversation with it.

This approach changed when I saw a stunning Cooper’s hawk photograph by a Facebook friend. With his permission, I used this image as my inspiration.

My Steps in Creating this Abstract Painting:

After I prepped my 24×36 panel with textured gesso, I then mixed colors for the color scheme I intended to use in the painting. I always determine my color palette before I begin painting. If I do not do this, it turns into a mess and I am not a happy camper. Some painters believe that this is limiting, I find it liberating!

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Filed Under: Art Material & Painting Tips, Creativity & Painting Concepts Tagged With: abstract artwork, abstract shapes, artistic process, Creative Process

How Do You Paint Moonlight? 7 Night Painting Tips

August 8, 2013 By Carol McIntyre

Where does your imagination go when you look up at the moon, particularly a full moon? It is magical, yet not reachable. When you were a kid (or even now), did you look up at the moon and dream? Were you awestruck?

Moonlight has attracted and fascinated artists of all genres since the beginning of time. It is the opposite of daylight which reveals all and can be chaotic. Whereas the night is peaceful and soothing, yet holds the unknown and a world of uncertainty.

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“Moon Passages,” 24×30 oil, $1255.00 Carol A. McIntyre (c)2013

Have you ever attempted to paint the haunting yet compelling moon?

It’s not a matter of talent – you’ve painted wonderful paintings of other subjects. But now, you go back to the well to paint a night scene and you are not satisfied with the results.
This happens to the best of us. Let me explain to you how I have tackled the challenging subject of moonlight. There are some interesting color tips that may surprise you.

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Filed Under: Art Material & Painting Tips, Step-by-Step Painting Demos & Commissions Tagged With: abstract shapes, art tips, color harmony, Colorado artist, full moon, moon landscape, moonscape, nocturnal, Painting Process, step-by-step painting

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