Thursday 12 May 2011

Get you Goth on...

Oh hello Frida! How did you get in my brain again.....

My scanner was being a pain so only got snatches of this painting. However I think its turned out rather effective. I will post the full picture soon.

Tried to create creepy gargoyle faces. Slightly regret the watercolour but still has an etch-y feel which I like. If only I had an industrial strength press and sulphuric acid......
This painting is the first I've done in ages. Well including acrylics and texturing and everything. I built up the lumpy texture with flour and PVA glue. Then scribble on top of the acrylic with biro.
Now all of this post was inspired by the painter ,illustrator and wizard man Austin Osman Spare (what a name). I saw Alan Moore talking about this brilliantly mystic artist on the culture show and have been hooked since. I've posted the link to the video on youtube. Check it out plus Alan Moore is a dude. Period. A fun fact about Moore. He loves Lush bath bombs. Once you see him it makes it more brilliant.