Layered Painting – The Many Details of Golden

Layers make a painting. My newest layered painting, Golden, is surprisingly a rebirth of an older piece of mine.

From Gossamer to Golden

The painting behind Golden was Gossamer.

Gossamer started as a test. I wanted to see if I could finish a painting in one go and with a more minimalist, modern style. I thought it turned out pretty nice.

But after looking at Gossamer for a while – especially the top-right corner – ideas started flowing. A beautiful tulip bloomed in my front yard. I found myself missing a sold painting called Elixir. And I got hooked on the hit song Golden (specifically the version performed at the Oscars).

So, I made a promise to Gossamer: “Even though most of you will be covered up, you’re going to be reborn as something even better.”

I bet Gossamer had its doubts at this point!

Layered Painting

Here’s a short video of one of the painting sessions in May.

It took almost three months, but layer by layer and detail by detail, Golden appeared.

Here are some photos of the finished details.

I like to use a lot of lines when I paint.

The secret of easy layering: Any blurry spot looks sharp when there are lines on top.

Drawing has improved my motoric skills so that I can easily paint all kinds of elegant shapes with a thin brush.

Here is a short video where you can see this layered painting even closer.

My long history of drawing influences my paintings, and Golden is no exception. I love a lively, soulful line, and all the different textures and tones you can create with it.

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