The Way of the Pilgrim - Abstract Painting by Texas Contemporary Artist Filomena de Andrade Booth

The Way of the Pilgrim

30"x24"x1.5"

Mixed media on canvas

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I guess, that like most artists, I've accumulated tons of materials that can be incorporated into a painting.  This morning I decided to go through my "stash" and add some of them to this new painting.  Gold leaf and printed rice paper stood out and seemed to be just perfect for this heavily textured canvas.  After making some marks on the canvas to establish the composition, I started to wash in some color.  As I worked, I collaged the gold leaf and the printed paper.  I also decided to add some crackle paste, something that's been sitting on my shelf, but rarely used.  I slowly built up the surface of the painting with layer upon layer of glazed color until I finally decided that the painting was finished.  I sealed the canvas with several coats of acrylic varnish to enhance and bring out all the details that are "hidden" in the many layers of paint.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Enigma by Filomena Booth Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Enigma

30"x24"x.75"

Acrylic on Canvas

Multiple layers of thin glazes create depth and visual interest.  Metallic gold paint gleams through the glazes.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Painting

Cycle of Days - Original Abstract Painting by Contemporary Texas Artist Filomena Booth

Cycle of Days

24"x30"x.75"

Acrylic on canvas

Have I mentioned before that I love to play around with texture and a variety of techniques?  I'm sure I have!

I started this painting by texturing the canvas heavily with gesso.  I slathered it on, leaving hills and valleys and allowed it to dry.  Many layers of thin glazes of transparent acrylic, iridescent gold, thin washes of gesso and runs of water all created depth and a moody patina.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist

Transformations...painting in progress

Occasionally I like to take pictures of my work as it evolves on the easel.  I don't always know where I'm going when I start, but I usually know when I get there.

Here is the canvas with a few guide lines establishing the structure, composition of the painting and some preliminary color.  At this point, I'm not too worried about the colors I'm using. 

A little more paint and the composition begins to emerge.

I decided to add bolder color...some hot pink and yellow orange.

More color and more glazes.

At this point I was begining to think that I was almost finished but this is where I needed a second opinion.  I asked my critic, my husband, what he thought.  He confirmed my feeling that it needed something more.

I decided to tie the whole thing together with a thin glaze of Quinacridone Gold mixed with a little Raw Umber.  Before the glaze began to set, I wiped out circles, exposing the underlying colors.

Here is the finished piece:

Transformations

40"x36"x1.5"

Acrylic on Canvas

This painting will be available through ArtQuiver very soon.

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Filomena de Andrade Booth

Texas Contemporary Abstract Artist