In alchemy, putrefactio is the crucial stage of decomposition and rotting where old forms break down completely. Represented by the blackening or nigredo, this process reduces materials to a uniform black mass. It is the essential death of the old before spiritual or physical rebirth.
I’ve been working as a decorative artist for a few years now, and I started wondering how I could use faux finishes on my own artwork (rather than walls, columns, furniture). This is one of my first attempts, the wood species are imagined and pretty informal, but I’m delighted by the results and the concept!
What kinds of imagery would you want to see in this sculptural format? Any other materials? Faux marble maybe?
Thanks for lookin :)
Thanks everyone for the kind words! Kept me motivated (: it was a long process.
Hii, less than a couple of months ago I asked you guys for some feedback on the painting I was doing of my dog and now I have it finished :) Just wanted to share. It's being more difficult than usual bc I didn't use a 1:1 reference photo, so I'm kind of proud. Hope you're having a nice day and your paintings are doing great too <3
I’ve started this painting with acrylic and I’ve worked with acrylic many many times but I’ve never done something this detail oriented. I’ve been trying to blend these colors on the petals but I just can’t get it to look right. The paint keeps drying too quickly or it looks streaky. I am using paint retarder which does help a little. But to anyone who is more experienced with it is there any tips you have or things I should do to improve?
Painted this for my neighbour who unfortunately recently lost her tabby. Posted this before I frame it and give her as a present. Hope you like it
Felt inspired to create this painting in a classical still life style, with this contemporary favorite liquid death!! I hope you like it!
Medium: Spray paint, Acrylics, inks and texture pastes.
This was born as a result of being fatigued from seeing lemons in every booth at a recent show I went to. Instead of being grumpy about it feeling unoriginal, I am leaning into it as a subject matter to pull apart in my own style.
I am STUCK with this idea of a disco ball lemon hanging from above. Is it too much? Does it sit well in this position? This isn't anywhere near finished, but before I commit anymore time to it, I would love some honest feedback!
Here to grow ✌️