work in progress

This is a work in progress that I plan to add a few collage elements to...there is a tendency to want to correct certain areas, but I really like the "thinking lines" and "imperfections",..random marks of human character.

work in progress, Birds will Fly, 48" x 48", acrylic on canvas, Andrew Portwood 2014

New collage piece

This is a new piece titled  The Hieyelander, a collage on Masonite board made with the hand-painted paper that I spoke of in my last post. I've been using gouache and acrylic. The acrylic lays down with a more consistent tone, but the gouache makes surprises on the paper...it puddles and runs like watercolor, but dries nice and flat and slightly textured. I am pleased.

The Hieyelander, approx. 12" x 20", collage on Masonite board, Andrew Portwood copyright 2014