Today in my studio, I spent some time working on a series of small wood panels that I'm using as studies for my upcoming art show. The show, which will be held at the School of Visual Philosophy in San Jose, CA, will feature 14 pieces of varying sizes that explore the relationship between a macro view of rose petals and an abstract ground.
For these studies, I sketched out some abstracted shapes on five small wood panels, all based on photographs of rose petals where I pulled out a very closeup view of 3-4 petals, leaving some parts unfinished. The juxtaposition between the intricate details of the rose petals and the abstract shapes and colors surrounding them has been a fascinating exploration for me.
To bring my vision to life, I started with some color swatching to plan out the base colors I will use. I decided to use indigo, N5 gray, quinacradone magenta, and Naples yellow as my base colors and mixed tints, tones, and shades from there. I love how these colors work together to enhance the relationship between the macro and abstract elements in each piece.
As I worked on these studies today, I found myself completely immersed in the process. Each panel is unique, and the combination of colors and shapes has created a sense of depth and complexity that invites the viewer to explore each piece in greater detail. Even though these panels are just studies, I'm already excited about the potential of this series.
I'm looking forward to sharing this series with the San Jose art community, and I hope to inspire others to explore the relationships between the micro and macro elements in their own work. While these panels are just studies, they represent a significant step in my creative process, and I'm excited to see where this journey will take me next.
