Layer#31 Contrast in Pink!

I have been a bit stuck with the way things have been going in the last few layers. So I decided that it was time for another transformation. What better way to go than to go fresh and bright so as a contrast to the dark blues I have chosen a beautiful bold bright pink.

Sometimes it's nice not to think too much when you're painting so this layer literally took about 2 minutes. Letting the paint and brayer action take centre stage and quickly produce a gorgeous textured paint effect. The stencils from the previous layer peak through in areas which as a rich dimensions to the canvas.

Layer#27 Stencil relief

I really love this technique. The strong bold sections of untouched colour combined with the the suggested outlines of the stencils and the textured white areas. The brayer has left previous layers to peak through here and there adding subtle hints of hidden depths. I think this could look even more beautiful with detail drawn over the top.

Layer#19 White out

This layer was screaming out for a fresh start, something simple to build upon, so there was really only one thing for it; white gesso and some brayer love!

The brayer means that some of the previous colour peaks through the gesso whilst the textures are really highlighted. The mass of white almost creates a blank canvas all over again yet these layers that we see a little glimmer of here and there add a whole new dimension to an otherwise complete white out!

Layer#15 Brayer action!

I am so pleased with this layer. The textures coming through are gorgeous. 

This is the magic and beauty of brayering, not only does it cover a large area in paint very quickly but it also gives an uneven finish and allows previous colours and textures to peak through.

The colours blend in beautiful ways which are related more to print making as opposed to the flow of colour created by using a paint brush.

Brayering is fast becoming one of my favourite techniques of applying colour, I love it!