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One big experimental work on 4 pieces of paper pulled apart to make separate references for more work later. All on tree/ Joan of Arc theme. Acrylic, charcoal and chalk on paper.
#abstractpainting #markmaking #tree #sketch #joanofarc #simonbirdart
Study for new work and close ups/crops. #abstractart #abstractpainting #abstractlandscape #instinctiveart #sketch #simonbirdart
More on the theme of drifting. Sketch. Pencil on paper #sketch #drawings #abstractlandscape #expressiveart #instinctiveart #simonbirdart
Sketches early morning. A 'soundscape' and a 'landscape' both from Sedona Arizona #sketch #landscapepainting #Sedona #simonbirdart
Revisiting my original plein air sketches and inspiration for the Icarus Project before developing the scroll some more. #acrylicpainting #abstractpainting #abstractart #trees #instinctiveart #simonbirdart
Experiment with layered media, impasto, oil pastel and glazes. 'Bird Reflection'. Acrylic and mixed media on paper. #abstractart #abstractpainting #instinctiveart #mixedmedia #acrylicpainting #simonbirdart
'The Snake That Keeps Me Earthbound'. New work in Icarus Series. Acrylic and charcoal on paper. 1.5m x 0.85m
Newest additions to Icarus Series. 3 snakes, all confined : 'Charm' , 'Venom', 'Despair'. Acrylic and charcoal on board. Paintings of the Id. #abstractart #asbtractpainting #acrylicpainting #mixedmedia #mythology #psychology #simonbirdart
More exploration of Icarus theme. Charcoal to colour. All very rough and not entirely successful. But fun to make #abstractart #drawing #instinctiveart #simonbirdart #landscapepainting
3 new works in Icarus Series. Repeated abstraction from original plein air sketches. I call these 'relics': memories of emotion and instinct. In order 'stratosphere' 'wing' and 'sun wing earth'. #abstractart #simonbirdart