Artwork Detail
Ink Wash Bloom
A bloom rendered from swift ink gestures into luminous oil glazes through patient layering.
The piece began as a five-minute ink exercise, chasing the way petals overlap before sunrise. Quick lines established rhythm without getting precious.
Multiple transparent oil layers followed, reinforcing form while keeping the fresh energy of the sketch intact.
floralgestureoil glazing
Early morning ink study pinned beside the light table.
Mediums
- Ink wash
- Oil on birch panel
Dimensions
12" × 16"
Palette
- Payne's Gray
- Quinacridone Rose
- Sap Green
- Titanium White
Process Timeline
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Techniques
Wet-on-wet ink
Allowed diluted ink to pool, then pulled lines out with a dry brush.
Selective glazing
Thin oil passes built depth while preserving paper texture.
Milestones
- Ink warm-up2024-01-08
Loose contour sketch in diluted ink to capture movement.
- Color mapping2024-01-12
Blocked in major values and petals using transparent earths.
- Final glaze2024-01-18
Applied rose and sap glazes, lifted highlights for dew effect.
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