To begin, a pattern is chosen from a sketchbook of patterns that I've created. A collection is chosen based on how the patterns felt, their looks and their similarities that could be fitted under a theme.
Each pattern is then scrutinized to see what color pallette would be best for each. The material and size chosen for a collection depend on an intended audience. Will the final artwork be frame or unframed, varnish or unvarnish, all had to be thought out. For this piece, I had chosen Acryl Gouache, gessoed masonite for the support, and a small size of 9"x12".
The sketch is laid down on "Jackson's Art Board" which is hard gesso on masonite. The edges are masked for clean borders.
Selected a set of colors and start filling them in. The hard gesso is super smooth, the paint doesn't sink in, it just sits on top. Brush strokes are all visible. Unlike canvas, you can't hide mistakes on this board.
Most coloring is done. Acrylic gouache is incredibly intense, I had to dull down most colors to prevent eyes fatigue.
Short video clip showing a color being filled in. Extra care going near the neighboring edges. And leave room around the squares.
Tackling the metallic squares.
All coloring is done. Now ready for line works.
Final painting being rotated to show how the metallic squares appeared with the change of view - video 903kb
B.Ng — July, 2015
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