Although I am fairly pleased with the colour intensity I am achieving in my canvas paintings I am still striving to heighten the impact. I have begun exploring fluorescent paints in some smaller paintings to see what effect they have when worked with watercolour.
I like this definition, it seems to connect to how I want my paintings to be seen.
Fluorescence: The emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light or other electromagnetic radiation . A form of luminescence.
New Holland: Watercolour and Fluorescent Paint
The effect here is dazzling, I love the radiance and applying the paint excites me; however I feel a more subtle approach is required to capture my sense of the landscape.
Purple Rain: Watercolour and Fluorescent paint
This one I am much happier with, I like the bleeding and the balance of complimentary colours. I think the way forward with these paints is to use them sparingly; vivid flashes of neon emitting from deep, dark voids.
Exciting to see production and transitions as we near completion of what seems an everlasting journey, best
I like the second one best too, you’ve got the balance just right. Interesting contrast between soft and hard edges. Assured, vibrant and exciting work.
I hope to get some more done over the weekend, play about with it, it’s exciting. We had some fluorescent poster paints when we were little and I remember being fascinated by it.