I took a painting I did in 2011-12 and carved it.  Then painted using acrylics.  I am happy with the outcome and have posted some detail photos so you can see the carving up close. 

 'Hill in the Hood' (revised)

30" X 48"

'Hill in the Hood'

Detail 1

'Hill in the Hood'

Detail 2

On my carving table today is my latest painting (not titled yet).  I have carved directly into the birch plywood.  We cut and mount the plywood so it is cradled, the 'frame' on the back.  I have also carved into the side of the piece.  I alternate with painting and carving and a bit of sanding.

Surprise, I am using dyes.  I love the way they soak into the wood where I do not add gesso.  I also use a watercolor gesso so the dyes act like watercolor only have permanence so I can varnish. On this piece I have added a bit of acrylic also.  I will add a video so you get an idea of the carving and the size.  

Here is the painting on an easel.  To be continued.  I will post again when complete.

 
I like to post progress photos for some of my paintings.
I will start with my latest series of Carved Wood paintings.


I carve a piece of Basswood and attach to a Birch wood panel.

I begin painting and carving.  Also, in this case I have added gold leaf.

After many stages 

 

the work is complete.  I will need to take photos of my work in different light so I can find a way for the gold leaf to show.

 "Expanding Awareness"

by Randy Leibowitz Dean

a meditative painting

www.randysartstudio.com

 

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'Willing to Change' detail views

Willing to Change 

by Randy Leibowitz Dean