the making of “Autumn Splendor”

Not every painting works out on the first try…quite the opposite. “Autumn Splendor” is a perfect example of starting out with one thing in mind, and ending up in quite a different place; but, a place that you are glad you arrived at. First up is a video of where it started…

Here's what I used:

18"x24" Level 1 Canvas

Base: Artist Loft Flow White mixed with Flood Floetrol and water

Colours: Green Gold https://amzn.to/3GtS9Er; Micaceous Iron Oxide , Carbon Black, Burnt Sienna https://amzn.to/3nAxfL3, Copper Light Fine, Burnt Umber https://amzn.to/3jMk9Jv , Iridescent Silver https://amzn.to/2ZDGkuK , Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold. (I’ve added Amazon links to affordable options for some colours.)

Cell activator: Amsterdam Deep Gold https://amzn.to/3Etqfq2 mixed with Australian Floetrol

No silicone was used