Creating, Creative Process, Painting, Studio Process

Embracing Imperfection: Ugly On Purpose!

Artist Monette is developing a new series of expressive mixed media portraits, exploring abstraction and the beauty of imperfection. Her process, captured in progress photos, celebrates the raw, intuitive stages of creation. Embracing bold, jarring first strokes allows her to work intuitively, fostering joy and vulnerability in her artwork. She invites followers to join her creative journey on Pinterest and encourages sharing their own artistic experiences.

Creating, Creative Process, Painting, Studio Process

Mixed Media Portrait Inspiration

The artist is currently exploring mixed media portraiture to achieve greater expressiveness and abstraction. Two pieces are in progress using the Zorn palette, with plans for a brighter, more varied palette in the next series. Additionally, the artist is considering a new zine idea and maintaining a daily sketch board on Pinterest.

Creative Process, Painting, Studio Process

Expressive Mixed Media Portraits

The artist has started a new series of expressive mixed media portraits, using a texture-rich style with a limited palette of yellow ochre, ivory black, vermilion, and titanium white, inspired by the Zorn palette. The artist has added cadmium red, magenta, Naples yellow, and chartreuse green for vibrancy, creating a balance with the Zorn palette while maintaining a sense of surprise within their work.