Posted by André Pillay on Wednesday, February 24, 2016,
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New abstract art portrait . The title ' perfume i ' updated to my
Saatchi Art portfolio .
This painting has been sold to a buyer in the U.S.
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At The Easel - Painting
Posted by André Pillay on Tuesday, August 5, 2014,
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Paintings
A behind the scenes look at my abstract painting that is being worked on.
I used a brush technique that creates spontaneous movement across the artwork.
Plenty of expressive energy ebb and flows in the detail.
Will be exciting to see how this acrylic painting turns out.
See more at art studio .
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Paint-Skin
Posted by André Pillay on Saturday, August 2, 2014,
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Paintings
This is the amount of unused acrylic paint that collects on my paint palette. I refer to it as paint-skin.
So it would be a good idea to use this paint-skin as part of my abstract painting process. ( used this before ).
Recycled and re-worked by cutting or tearing this for my artwork.
It will add interesting texture for certain style and theme of abstract painting. Continue reading ...
Using Texture in My Paintings
Posted by André Pillay on Tuesday, July 29, 2014,
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Paintings
Sometimes I enjoy experimenting with surface-texture in my paintings. Have used plaster and clay on the canvas. These tactile qualities enhance the theme of the paintings.
Dried paint from the painting-palette also becomes interesting paint-skins to use.
See example of texture on my abstract painting - Relic 2 . Continue reading ...