FOREVER WONDER is the latest work completed at Tamara’s Fine Art Studio.  It is also the featured painting this month.  This abstract piece measures 36x36x2 inches, and is on a gallery wrapped canvas.  It has more than 20 layers of fantastic colors and character.  I knew from the beginning that this was going to be a fun and exciting challenge. A piece this size requires a bit more planning.  Today, I would like to take you through my process for creating FOREVER WONDER.

When starting any project I begin with sketching small studies. 

These studies allow me to work out colors, shapes and textures. I initially planned to do a series of browns, oranges, terracottas, and a touch of sky blue.  This would have made a beautiful composition.  I did some first layer studies and quickly determined that I wanted to go a different direction. 

After many years of painting I have learned that “starting” is part of finishing.  If I wait for inspiration, I may be waiting a long time so I just have to start and see where the work takes me.   After several studies and much frustration, I decided to stop and observe. 

I compiled different sections of the studies and came up with a fantastic composition.  One that has a great amount of interest and mystique.  Such a wonderful piece.  The amount of texture, layers, gradation of color, makes this a beautiful work of art.  As the viewer gazes and interprets the different areas of this piece they have no choice but to FOREVER WONDER.

Until next time.

Tamara