Art Portfolio2 (The first painting)

The First Painting

In my first canvas painting, from all the works created by David Hockeny(born 1937), i researched i wanted it t also have that growing effect just as his  used this . I captured my definition of a futuristic life, by creating a moon like figure to give a dreamy effect . 

Using two mediums of painting i was able to apply a wash technique. I created the sky first as well as the foreground because i wanted the painting to have that future glowing effect 

In between time i realized that to bring out the reflection of the moon i would need to practice some mix of paints. Then i came up with a silver pigment which was close to what i needed so i added this.(burnt umber + white) = Grey .Then with a little of "yellow ocher" i blended it into the mix as was painting the moon. 

Then I took a picture of the finished process of the first step before moving further.

The first step 

Using two mediums of painting i was able to apply a wash technique and create this glowing background  which gives the moon and that of the floating land a boosting effect.

I started with the stems to make sure the tree has a base line to lean on, and later on came the leaves part. Unfortunately i actually wanted the leave painting to have pink leaves but it never came well. 

This was due to my lack of concertration so i ended up with green leaves instead. this leaves were created with a technique caled stippling which i learnt from one of  my research on Van Gogh(1853-90).

Also, i came up with a name for the painting which was The Floating Land this painting was a true inspiration of what i felt when listening to "circles" by Post Malone. A break down of how the world has become and needs a new change to make life whole again. 

THE FLOATING LAND

Overall, i am really happy with the final outcome of this canvas painting as it came together successfully. I feel i have achieved my aim in this