Observation - Fine Art

Arnulf Rainer Inspired 

A lot of my work is inspired by the natural elements, and this project is no different. I decided to observe the following:

. Burning Wood (Fire)

. Trees and leaves (Earth)

. The Sea (Water)

After a trip to Paris visiting Art Galleries and Museums, I was captured mostly by the work of Arnulf Rainer. I have studies his work in previous projects but never in depth. After creating mountains of artist research and primary/secondary research I decided to create my work in a similar style as Rainer.

After deciding what my subjects would be I went out to take my photographs. I created many samples and experiments keeping in mind Rainer's over painting techniques. I painted over coloured and black and white images, finally deciding on black and white due to a more dramatic outcome.

I printed out my images in A2 and started to paint over the top.
Here are my three finished pieces...