I’ve been percolating on my list of words for the new year long enough… I’ve actually known which one is the winner for awhile, but spent some time considering a secondary word to choose, too. So, considering that 2012 was mostly spent focusing on projects other than my art (moving to Ohio, career researching, caring for my Uncle Jack), I think the perfect primary word for 2013 is: ESTABLISH. This relates to everything I’ve been planning for my art in the new year… more about how as I progress!
I’ve also decided on a secondary word that relates more directly to the art I will be creating: METALLIC. Many of my fans and collectors know that I’ve used metallic watercolors (and gouache and acrylic) for years, but I really want to explore the range of subtle-to-saturate with purpose. More on that as I progress, too!
Meanwhile, here’s a just-finished painting in my latest “panes” elementals with some great metallics.
David Castle, “Pyrrol Autumn”, watercolor on paper (canvas-mounted), 12 x 12 inches, $250.
January 24, 2013 at 8:10 am
“Pyrrol Autumn” is a beautiful piece, David.
January 24, 2013 at 2:58 pm
Very awesome painting.
January 24, 2013 at 3:09 pm
Great painting – very well designed.
January 24, 2013 at 6:07 pm
I love it! I love the idea of the metallics and I love those colors!
January 28, 2013 at 7:02 am
Love this painting! What’s the “pyrrol” in the title mean?
January 29, 2013 at 5:29 am
Thanks for the comments, everyone!
Macman – the “pyrrol” is basically a shade of Daniel Smith red paint. But, I found a definition that says: “…so called because it colors a splinter of wood moistened with hydrochloric acid a deep red”. I’ve not actually tried this experiment, but will just have to trust that it’s true!