I haven’t painted anything on a large scale since college (A-Level art). I had these old canvases lying around and felt an urge to start a large project. This painting was started in December and I just spent the odd hour or two on it whenever I had time. It was nice to have something to pick up and down over the last few months in between busy deadlines, it was a welcome break but a way to still be creative. I feel inspired and encouraged to do more large paintings. I find them very intimidating.
I was inspired by old vintage quilts and folk art but just sort of started by drawing all my favourite things. I did plan the painting on my iPad. I was too anxious to tackle the blank canvas on its own. I used holbien acryla gouache and neocolor pastels :)
You can see the orangey underpainting and my very rough colour plan on my iPad! A few of the squares I ended up just painting over because I didn't like them. Like that comet in the top left. I made a little TikTok of the process if you want to see it in action!
It was so nice to have a project to slowly chip away at in moments of calm. I have another canvas that I would love to do another quilt inspired painting on! I also really want to photograph this one well enough to make prints but that might take some figuring out! Anyway! Here’s some pics and close ups etc!!
