August 05, 2008

Process Post: Scratching The Surface

oil on sandpaper, 11" x 9"

To keep it smooth and receptive for glazing, I recently wet sanded the active canvas, Joan of Arc Riding My Little Pony. Abraiding the surface brings up issues.

The dusty trace elements transferred to the sandpaper reconstitute themselves into new images – atomized versions of the original.

Posted by mark at August 5, 2008 04:04 AM