Friday 20 November 2015

Abstract Painted Pumpkin


I am regularly inspired by Alisa Burke's wonderful creations, and I was intrigued by her concept of decorating pumpkins in non-traditional ways. I decided that I wanted to apply my current abstract style of painting to a pumpkin, and I really enjoyed working colour, pattern and detail on to a 3D surface.


I used regular acrylic paints and my "normal" techniques for applying paint. However, I ended up drawing the patterns on with a biro, as my permanent markers were just not making clear enough marks! I think I've learnt not to be afraid to use non traditional items as a canvas for art, and it felt good to be applying paint to something so natural and organic, and working with it's natural colour scheme.

1 comment:

  1. Fabulous pumpkin and great canvas Helen! Recognise a lot of your unique motifs!
    It didn't squash your creativity!!
    Keep up the great work
    Ali x

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