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Armageddon, Wendy Brydge, 2012
Over the next few weeks, I will be posting a 4 part examination, studying the making of my painting, “Armageddon”. In Parts 1-3, we will assess my “7 P’s of Painting”, and Part 4 will explore the symbolic representation of the work.
This blog study will be broken down into the following posts:
Part 1: Planning, Prep and Polish
Part 2: A Work in Progress
Part 3: Pause, Particulars and Push
Part 4: Symbolic Representation
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My 7 P’s of Painting are: Planning, Prep, Polish, Progress, Pause, Particulars and Push.
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Here is an overview of what each of these steps of the painting entails:
Planning —> an initial idea, expanded with details and research
Prep —> deciding on designs, and sketching each component of the piece
Polish —> finalizing sketched components, arranging the final composition, sizing the finished design and laying out your template to be transferred
Progress —> the process of painting; any additions or subtractions to the design
Pause —> stopping momentarily to assess what you’ve finished and what is left to be done
Particulars —> make your final additions to the piece; be certain you’ve included all necessary elements; have you missed any details; can the painting benefit from anything else
Push —> the end is in sight, and now you need one final push to get it done; make your final adjustments and commit to “finishing” the piece — once that signature goes on, the painting is complete, no going back to make changes, so be sure before you sign it
Note: Not making any changes to the piece after it’s been signed is my own personal “Golden Rule”. Even just looking at the painting right now, I can think of different things I could have done or I’d now like to do. If you don’t give yourself a set cut off signal, you’ll never finish anything.
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Next time: Part 1: Planning, Prep and Polish —-> I’ll walk you through the primary steps of creating a painting, including pictures of sketches, design work and notes.
Enjoy!
~Wendy
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I’m not a bit surprised that a great deal of planning and preparation goes into your art, GF. It’s all so meticulous and so polished that I can’t imagine it flowing from a disordered process. And the best part is … it shows. It’s right there on the paper, or on the canvas. All seven P’s make your work really shine.
I’m a writer, not an artist (though you could say I paint with words!), but I found this series to be very helpful. Thanks for sharing your tips with all of us.
Thanks so much, Boss! That means a lot. I take a great deal of pride in my work — it’s not just a job, it’s also my passion — so I want my hard work to shine through. I’m sure there are artists whose creative process doesn’t involve a great deal of thought, and maybe that works for them, but it’s just not my style.
And you certainly do paint with words, my friend! Better than anyone I’ve ever known, in fact. Makes me very happy to think a few of my tips were helpful to someone. :)
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