Green.

Acrylic paint on paper, A1.

'Green'. This is todays work of art, I'm not sure what to make of it, green has never really been a colour that I get on with (apart from the time when I was little when it used to be my favourite colour, but that doesn't count, I was naive haha). It always reminds me of the saying 'green with envy' and that is not a good thing. When I started it this morning, I was worried it was going to turn out looking like a giant bogie, but I do not see much of a resemblance, luckily! Although, you may think differently. The best thing about this, was when mixing the paints to get the different shades of green, I created a lovely mint colour, it actually made me smile. Oh happy days! During the process of creating these paintings, I take photos along the way and I get to a point where there are little white gaps within them and it was pointed out to me that these help to give the painting depth. This could be something that I possibly look in to later on in my project. Today I also had a revelation. Something that I kind of wish I could un-realise. Ready for it?... When I stand to do my painting, I stick my belly out... Yes, it's strange, but seriously, I do! What is with that?! Does anyone else do this? Please don't let me be the only one!... I know that has nothing to do with my project, but I needed to share it. I'll shh now...

Below are photos of stages to get to the final piece:

 

Camden Arts Centre And Calvert 22 Gallery.

We had a trip to the Camden Arts Centre and the Calvert 22 gallery in London the week before last (15/02/13). As much I enjoyed visiting these, I must admit I rather preferred looking at the art on the street. Especially the giant possum on the side of a building. Possibly the best piece of art I saw that day hehe! I'm not sure the teacher would appreciate me saying that, but oh well. It was also the first time travelling by the overground! It’s like the underground, but over-ground, who'd have thought it?! I didn’t know it existed until planning the journey. Silly me. And there were dogs! So many cute dogs. I wanted to stroke them all. Then to end an already good day, the parents came over to visit and feed me haha! And they brought with them yummy cheesy bread and a cool Pot Noddle mug.

This is a pretty window projection from the Camden Arts Centre. Each section flashed different colours. Definitely my favourite work from there; it was mesmerising. It reminded me slightly of Elmer the Elephant from childhood, because of the similar colours and shapes that were used in the piece.

The mahussive possum I mentioned before! En route to Calvert 22 gallery. Street art by a previously unknown artist to me, until I was informed it is some one called ROA. Thankfully I got told who it was by, otherwise it would have bugged the hell out of me. He has also done a stalk in Brick Lane. The sheer scale and detail was amazing to see. I loved it!

I would have shown you something from the second gallery, however we were not allowed to take photos, which we only found out after my friend tried to take one.