Saturday, May 17, 2014

'Change Your Mind'  by Randy Leibowitz Dean

This the beginning of a new project consisting of 5 paintings, 8 painted pillows and a large painted mat.  I won't even explain I will just post my photos as the project progresses.





   
 


 





 
  

 




  


to be continued........

Friday, May 2, 2014

'Transcendence'

Some highlights of the process of 'Transcendence'.  Not included is the work on the linoleum cut for the print on this piece.  I will add that later.  I did not take photos of my glass cutting that will have to wait until my next piece.

I really take my time picking out the perfect plywood for each piece.  Some plywood actually has a layer of glue, a deep rich brown color that I like incorporating into the finished piece.  Also, some rougher plywood can have interesting layers that are almost haphazard in the way they come out as I carve.

In 'Transcendence' I used a high quality 3/4" birch plywood and added framing to the back for hanging. I carved, then used a linoleum cut with oil base inks to print onto the wood.  Layers of carving and painting, then carving deep to add the glass pieces. I do use different sanders to smooth out certain spots on my work.  Of course time looking at the piece from a distance helps me tremendously.  I added gloss varnish only to the areas I wanted to shine, giving it a wet look in just the right places.



I did not have the end result in mind when I began carving, allowing me to evolve with the ways the wood took to my different tools and strength...or lack of.  









After I dusted this off I added the linoleum cut print and painted.





There is always that time of doubt in the process, isn't there?



 Almost ready to add the glass.








'Transcendence' by Randy Leibowitz Dean