'CATCH A WAVE'

Here is my second abstract on a wooden panel - it is good to have at least two paintings on the go when working with acrylic paints to keep the colours fresh.  When working in layers it is important to let the paint dry before adding the next one so working on another painting is ideal.

After a couple of layers of randomly applying different coloured paints, I started to sort out some large simple round shapes using a graphite stick and then went on to develop it using additional layers of colour - some fluorescent paint was used which was then scraped and sanded until I was happy with the result.  The beauty of working on wood is that it can take rough treatment, such as sanding.

The shapes started to take on the energy of the sea and the colours the excitement of the surf scene so I gave it the title - 'Catch a Wave', a surfing song by The Beach Boys.

'Catch a Wave' - mixed media on board (50cms x50cms)