Innumerable drafts to make “Rectangular Monument Abstract – Painting”, an artwork somewhat Rothko inspired. It began with cerulean blue then I incorporated a grey wash to soften its harsh vibrance. Very much diffusion over texture for this painting.
Interestingly this painting holds much interest to the viewer. I do not know why.
Photographed indoors due to considerable rain. Digitally balanced whilst comparing the physical painting to this image (shown above) indoors under artificial light.
“Rectangular Monument Abstract – Monochrome” retains the original textures in the blue painting prior to the grey wash. I will show you the earlier cerulean blue draft at the end of this article.
“Rectangular Monument Abstract – Etching” [28th March 2024] by Matt The Unfathomable Artist, digital artwork from original acrylic, 2326 x 1641 pixels image.
“Rectangular Monument Abstract – Etching” is appreciably named for its likeness to stone etchings. This digital piece is arty enough for me to wish to publish.
Let’s see an earlier draft for this piece in cerulean blue:
With “Rectangular Monument Abstract – blue draft [unedited]” you can see the effect of uneven lighting. As regards the physical painting the blue appeared far too harsh off the canvas paper.
Loved the textures, disliked the colour scheme. I personally prefer the latter finalised version. The yellow ochre textures are still present. Furthermore the dappled light effect of the finissimo is better in my opinion, easier to view. The separation between colours more successful, to me anyway.
Besides, the textures are part of the painting – obscured underneath dappled light.
What is the central ‘monument’?
Nothing in particular. Just freestyle palette knife work. Afterwards I had straw or hay in mind as a similarity. True, it is rather ark-like too. It could be one of those intricate 19th Century decorated boxes perhaps.
Imagination is art.
By the way. I often visualise how my work is best displayed. For instance “Rothko x Basquiat Gold/Cerulean Blue” looked wonderful as a tile on the floor. Like the famed stars of Hollywood. I viewed it this way myself! Admiring its golden beauty.
Then for “Pressed Gold Flowers – Painting #1 & #2″ I envisage these fastened front and back inside a natural wooden frame with A3 sized sapphire crystals over each painting! Grandeur I know. Why ever not I say.
Admit it, this would look phenomenal hanging there gently turning from a ceiling with real flowers as its friends.
Imagine viewing “James I IV Oak Branches in Sunlight” placed neatly in a solid box. You peer through the telescopic-like window. The box is lit only by natural UV filtered sunlight at a certain time of day. You can just make out the shadowed branches in the sunlight.
You’re loving this aren’t you?
Art is life.
The Unfathomable Artist 