A painting emerges from chaos
It’s a magical moment in the progress of any artwork. With my paintings it’s the final step in the creative process, where the dramatic transformation takes place. You can see that moment happen later on and I also have video for you, but first, I need to set the scene.
Outside the Science Museum in Manchester is an engine.
This painting has a very personal connection. Crossleys were a prominent Manchester engineering firm and my dad worked for them for most of my childhood. So it’s a name I know well. My father loved engines, and I think some of that love has rubbed off on me.
Below is a close up painting detail of the main wheel.
To the right, is the painting in progress next to the reference image. Most of the painting has been done by this stage.
And another detail at the painting stage. You can see the salt is doing it's work.
Finally some video of the masking removal.
I’m still amazed at how quickly this one cleaned up. My apologies for the sound on the video. I think you can tell what’s going on without worrying about trying to hear it. I will make a conscious effort to speak more clearly on the next one.
Once the masking was removed and we have this…
The finished painting.
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