Next phase, the lay in of my figures, in this case.. Roosters!
I had tried a lot of other ideas out , the poppies, the chiseling out around the forms,
and finally came full circle to do what I am known for - and
not poppies.
Still stuck to the idea of barrel identity; don't want to cover that up, its shape, its skin, its naturally aged patina.
So a light cleaning of debris and then i sealed the exterior with a clear coat acrylic.
Next I dance my brush loaded with red acrylic pigments and try to capture an active expression
with quick sure strokes. I always start my paintings drawing in red paint. Instant excitement!
Given that I love a challenge, I am now sitting with a proper aged wine barrel contemplating its creative rebirth. It is clear that it has history and story to tell , as one can see from the splashes of wine on its exterior, below its corking hole.
