Andrea, like a number of other people I came to your work via the Women Painting Women website. I am so glad I did because I find your interpretations of life fascinating. There are echoes of surrealism, Dorothea Tanning etc. But also an immediate connection with the viewer which the surrealists did not always have (or perhaps aim for). I see your models in the photograph at the top of the blog. Do you plan a paining by first sketching out the ideas? I would love to know more about your process.
Hi, Sheila, thank you! Yes, I do first plan a painting through sketches (sometimes several), then after I figure out what I want to do, I photograph my models, then usually do a detailed final drawing (especially for the large paintings). I then transfer the drawing onto canvas, and begin painting once I do a few small color studies to get an overall mood and palette established.
It's a lengthy process, but quite necessary, as my scenes are altered realities, though initially inspired by real feelings and places. They involve taking lots of reference, from my models, to animals, etc. But it's always exciting and I become extremely involved because I feel there is always so much more to learn with each new painting. It's great.
Thanks Andrea, that's exactly what I wanted to know. What fascinates me is the "ideas" stage at the very beginning. These ideas seem to come from our intuition almost. Why do we want to place those figures in that context at that time kind of thing. The magic (feeling) has to continue though through the rest of the process some of which can be quite technical. Thanks so much Andrea for sharing this. I'll continue to look out for and enjoy your new work.
Absolutely beautiful work...a big thanks to WPW Blog for introducing me to it...kudos to your talent!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vincenzo!
ReplyDeleteCame over from the wpw blog, I love your work...so really enjoying your posts!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, like a number of other people I came to your work via the Women Painting Women website. I am so glad I did because I find your interpretations of life fascinating. There are echoes of surrealism, Dorothea Tanning etc. But also an immediate connection with the viewer which the surrealists did not always have (or perhaps aim for). I see your models in the photograph at the top of the blog. Do you plan a paining by first sketching out the ideas? I would love to know more about your process.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sheila, thank you! Yes, I do first plan a painting through sketches (sometimes several), then after I figure out what I want to do, I photograph my models, then usually do a detailed final drawing (especially for the large paintings). I then transfer the drawing onto canvas, and begin painting once I do a few small color studies to get an overall mood and palette established.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lengthy process, but quite necessary, as my scenes are altered realities, though initially inspired by real feelings and places. They involve taking lots of reference, from my models, to animals, etc. But it's always exciting and I become extremely involved because I feel there is always so much more to learn with each new painting. It's great.
Thanks again for your comments!
Thanks Andrea, that's exactly what I wanted to know. What fascinates me is the "ideas" stage at the very beginning. These ideas seem to come from our intuition almost. Why do we want to place those figures in that context at that time kind of thing. The magic (feeling) has to continue though through the rest of the process some of which can be quite technical. Thanks so much Andrea for sharing this. I'll continue to look out for and enjoy your new work.
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love!
ReplyDeleteYou are so amazing and talented!
Your haunting paintings, they are unforgettable.
(I'm a huge fan!)
Thanks so much, Kat!
ReplyDeleteI love this picture. It's so haunting and mysterious. A very beautiful piece.
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