Charcoal Experiments UV

“Lost Unicorn.”

Subtitle: “Innocence Gone.” Experiment with Charcoal and UV powder on Rag Cotton Paper. A3. Taken from the last photograph (I know of) when I was a teenager. Photos of me from then onwards are few and far between. Any that do exist aren’t widely shared. Experience has made me an incredibly private person. I have …

Acrylic Experiments UV

“Warm Heart”

Acrylic Paint and UV Pigment on Rag Cotton Paper. A3. Sister piece to follow. Looking at achieving detail on the Rag Cotton, I wanted to see if the paper could be pushed beyond blockwork and linework. I can categorically say it might be possible, but I won’t be trying. It is as if the paper …

Charcoal Experiments

“Black Heart.”

Charcoal and some Spray Paint on Rag Cotton. A3. Sister piece to “Warm Heart” So, detail is not so easy when using paint on the Rag Cotton. What about charcoal? Again, I was really happy with the result. Having essentially started using Charcoal about a week ago for the first time, it is growing on …

Acrylic Charcoal Experiments UV

“Innocence!”

3 pieces, Charcoal / Acrylic Paint / Powder, on Rag Cotton Paper, A4. At one time or another, everyone has innocence. Sooner or later, that innocence is lost. It fades with life experience. For some, it is a far more abrupt process – ended traumatically. What become the “hazy days of yonder” for most are …

Acrylic Marker Charcoal Experiments UV

“Innocence?”

Continuing experiments with rag paper. Acrylic Paint Pen for one. Charcoal and a small amount of spray paint for the other. A4. This is an odd picture in many regards. The acrylic paint pen and UV piece shows an expanded view of the charcoal drawing. I have really determined now that the pens and this …

Experiments

“Lost Unicorn Found”

Experiment with Rag Cotton Paper, #1: Charcoal, Spray paint and a touch of acrylic paint. A3. Also the 10th piece I’ve finished, as I rolled 5 together into “Survivors Window Box”. This is one of three experiments completed today.