Saturday, May 8, 2010

Artist ref: Jason Martin

My immediate response to his highly textural and often reflective or translucent work is to spend some time exploring the various textures and techniques he employs for my own purposes. My next project Compound I requires a wide variety of surfaces, treatments and reflective properties to express a myriad of experiences. I also note the use of the square, or cube format, common to artists dealing with primary themes. The main technique involved here is the dragging of a 'comb' through heavily applied oil paint. The first practical item that springs to mind is what the drying time and of the need for adequate ventilation! My poor room mates. Dont think - just do.

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