wip (work in progress): oncorhynchus nerka

that's my kitchen workspace above. below is the sockeye. aluminum and combination leaf on panel with oil and wax on reverse glass. detail below:

Karen 2008

"Karen 2008"

8x8" oil and combination leaf on canvas

copyright debbie clarke 2008

gloucester ma

Holly 2008

"Holly 2008"

10x10" oil and combination leaf on canvas

copyright debbie clarke 2008

gloucester ma

Emily 2008

"Emily 2008"

8x8" oil and combination leaf on canvas

copyright 2008 debbie clarke

gloucester ma

Domenique 2008

"Domenique 2008"

8x8" comination leaf on oil on canvas

copyright debbie clarke 2008

Gloucester MA

Katherine 2008

"Katherine 2008"

10x12" combination leaf and oil on linen

copyright debbie clarke

gloucester ma 2008

Composition Leaf Sculptured drawing (her shape present state)

This is the present state of the drawing known as "her shape". The canvas is resized 22x22". This jpeg taken under natural light and a long exposure. The values are close in pink and gold hues.

same work under flash reveals the subtle modelling of the underlayers and the burnishing tool marks.

detail, raised the contrast and brightness to reveal yet another view of the ever-changing surface. these foil works seem to continually change as the light plays upon the surface. sometimes sculptural, sometimes flat, sometimes blindingly bright.





and one more to show the everchanging light and surface. the painting goes from gold to pink to green, to blue, it all depends on the surroundings.

23K highlight is all that is needed before signature.


as always,
continue to do that which gives you and others some joy.
deb.