James Brown
“Forest Break”, 2016
Oil on canvas
Size: 60 x 60
cm
I am genuinely
pleased with the outcome of this painting. The brushstrokes convey a sense of
directness and certainty that I strive for in my work. It's not so much that
each mark is meticulously “just right,” but rather that the overall flow of
strokes feels authentic and reflects my thoughts and actions during the
process.
Take, for
example, the central tree; I can almost retrace the hesitations I experienced
while painting it. I understood that the tree was far more than just a tall
vertical form. It possessed a dynamic quality, with lateral movements in its
structure. There are areas where the form of the tree pictorially dissolves
into its surroundings, while in other sections, the tree’s form stands out as
well-defined.
Another element
of this painting that I find particularly satisfying is that a significant
portion of the white from the underlying gesso ground is retained. For me,
allowing the white underlayer to show through adds a sense of luminosity.
Keeping the white ground also helps to showcase each brushstroke, as I believe
every mark encapsulates a moment of expression and thought, contributing to the
overall narrative of the piece.
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