The Joy of Acrylics

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(click on pictures to see more detail)

 I love watercolour but recently I've been inspired to get my acrylics out again. I've been playing in my sketchbook journal with layers of texture and paint and having fun with silver acrylic! Silver acrylic, where have you been all my life?!
I'm really enjoying layering and acrylic is great for this because it dries so quickly and lends itself to holding a texture too. Each page goes on its own journey from the first layer to the last.  Like a real journey, there are moments when it's possible to make mistakes in direction and other moments when the route is smooth and pleasing. One of these days I'll remember to record it so that I can show you the process.
Some of the layers have writing, pourings from my heart and quite private so I cover them with a layer of paint. Still there, still felt. 
These pages above are scanned so they don't show the shininess of the metallic paint but if you imagine the light areas are shiny you get the idea. 
Now where are my pots of glitter?.....

Comments

Rosie said…
Silver acrylic? That sounds fantastic! Painting over thoughts...even better. I really like these latest ones.
PS I have lots of glitter...
20 August 2011 at 16:31
Robin Larkspur said…
I love the idea of writing thoughts then painting over them. And glitter would be wonderful with the acrylics. Will you try it and show us please.
20 August 2011 at 17:18
Tammie Lee said…
these are wonderful. i love the texture and layers... love to know there are hidden treasures and feelings too.
20 August 2011 at 17:19
Jess said…
Thanks Rosie, a girl can't have too much glitter!
Thanks Robin,I'd like to do a video or at least a series of pictures. Maybe when the schools go back I'll get more time. :)
Thanks Tammie, quite therapeutic too I find. :)
20 August 2011 at 17:50
Carol said…
Fantastic idea to put your private thoughts into your art in such an amazing way.
Carol xx
20 August 2011 at 18:57
Sandra van Doorn said…
i’d love to see the process of you layering; plus i have never worked with silver acrylic now i must try it!
i love the creation you have here: i too enjoy going from one medium to another somehow i feel it gives a different soul to artwork...
lovely work xo sandra
20 August 2011 at 19:03
Cynthia Schelzig said…
Wonderful pieces!! love your SWELL below tooooooo. Those fotos you show below look like you had a fun time by the beach too!!!
20 August 2011 at 19:22
Kathryn Dyche said…
So pretty, I love metallic paints.
20 August 2011 at 20:58
Anonymous said…
Jessie, these are gorgeous! I love the texture and patterns. The layers give the content such depth. I love the contrast of the deep rich dark blue in the background with the young woman's light face--this makes her seem lit within. And I love The landscape! That waterflow down the mountain is lovely and two little houses at the top--they look like friends. :)
21 August 2011 at 05:37
Nicola said…
Oh Jessie these are gorgeous! I don't think I've seen you use acrylics before. I think these pieces are lovely and full of texture. What a great idea to write down your thoughts then paint over them to seal them away :0) Lovely. Oh and I LOVED your burlesque life drawing sketches what a fantastic class!!!! :0)
21 August 2011 at 08:07
rachel awes said…
these are so dear, dear jessie.
love them. xox
21 August 2011 at 10:29
Giggles said…
I just found silver acrylic recently too, before that I was using silver paint for bought at a paint store, not an art store!I have a passion for art with houses! Love yours! Nice job!!!
21 August 2011 at 22:25
Victoria said…
Beautiful..powerful and so inspiring!! Gorgeous art as always!! Love the acrylics and the silver is fab!!
Wonderful!!
Victoria~
22 August 2011 at 01:29
Jess said…
Thankyou, I did have fun playing with these textures and hope to do some more soon! :)
22 August 2011 at 22:52
teri said…
Just found you through Cynnie blog Galerie 46... I Loved the painting she won from you so much that I just had to walk on over... even thought it is late and it is dark, and you are probably sleeping... so I tiptoed around quietly for a bit and loved your place- see you again soon- teri
23 August 2011 at 04:32
Unknown said…
you've had so much fun here. it's great playing with new or long forgotten materials.
i love silver acrylic, it's so beautiful and silver. compared to the disappointing gold.
24 August 2011 at 11:54
Jess said…
I haven't tried the gold one yet. I know gold gel pens can sometimes look brown. I have that pleasure to look forward to!
24 August 2011 at 13:37
renilde said…
Hello Jessie, thanks for your sweet comment, it's good to be back and to see you have been trying out something new, love the 2nd one and i can imagine the shininess. I used gold acrylic paint in the past and one can create great effects using shiny paint. New materials work stimulating. x
25 August 2011 at 08:43
naomi orana said…
oooh I do love acrylics and you have a wonderful way with them!
25 August 2011 at 10:58
Vita said…
wonderful work!!!! acrylics can be lots of fun it's great that you branch out to different mediums
28 August 2011 at 19:56
Ruthie Redden said…
Dear Jessie, i love how you explore with your art, you always sound as if you are having such fun. You have inspired me to get my acrylics out again Jessie, I have so many lovely colours and lots of metallics too! ps did i say I found a life drawing class at last yay, had one session about to start a new one in September. x
30 August 2011 at 11:25
Jess said…
Thankyou all so much!xx :)
2 September 2011 at 12:10
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