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Getting Going Again – Value of a Mat In Evaluating Progress

The value of using a mat in evaluation of a painting is particularly evident when doing a mixed media, somewhat thick, collage. Nothing seems to make any sense when the material appears seemingly just thrown randomly on the paper.  In this case there’s a 20×16″ canvas under all this. In doing this I most often work with the mat in place, but here’s what it looks like with the mat removed.

Before containing pieces with a mat.

And here, with a mat with a 20×16″ opening. Didn’t move any of the pieces. Just lifted the mat. I have not glued most of the pieces at this stage.  I did crop off the mat for this picture, but followed the sizing exactly. Stay tuned for the next episode.

Aha, it’s not all chaos.
And here’s a thumbnail so you can see the overall plan.

Gee, I’m starting to see things.  How about you?

Thanks, MP

Progress

Have been busy painting since there’s a lull in ISEA activity right now, until new membership renewals come in toward the end of next Month and in January.

I’ll take some final pictures and post a series for each new painting explaining the processes used.

Thanks for looking here.  Let me know if you have any questions or comments.

Hello world!

Welcome to The Abstract Bandwagon. As soon as I get the site set up I will begin regular posting. So, keep a watch.  Below are the posts I made when this was on Opera. That site is closing down, so imported them here. Further posts will be on the BLOG page here in The Abstract Bandwagon.