I know you must be wondering, why the name “Underneath” and how does it relate to this painting? Well, color is my language. It speaks in layers, vibrancy, tones, subtleties and more. Color reflects my mood, passion, feelings and desires. It is limitless in regards to what color expresses for me. So as the many layers of color and the color selection and well as the movement in the painting, it tells me subliminaly what is going on “underneath” the surface. I also wonder if the colors I chose correlate to the chakras in my body. It tells me what energies I should notice, as well as a way I need to balance and release. Wassily Kandinsky elaborated on color in his book “Concerning the Spiritual in Art” He talked about how certain colors can represent certain instruments, as well as a reflection of our soul.
When I painted this painting yesterday, I felt such a need to lay down color, I know that it was necessary for my well-being and expression to pull what was underneath the layers of my body, mind and soul, and transform it. Color becomes the alchemy from my spirit to the physical world.
This is my twelfth painting of my #paint52 challenge to paint 52 paintings this year. The painting measures 6-3/4″ X 10″, Atelier Acrylic on velum and is also for sale for $150.00, contact me if you are interested. SOLD Your support has been wonderful and I am so grateful, thank you!
And colorful it is Janet, wonderfull! Love the title and your explanation.
“Color provokes a psychic vibration. Color hides a power still unknown but real, which acts on every part of the human body” (Wassily Kandinsky)
Great quote Irmgard, thank you so much for your comment and sharing.
This might be my new favorite. I LOVE the colors!
You can have as many favorites as you like Cheryl, makes me happy 🙂 Thanks so much!
Color is indeed you language and you speak it fluently. This sings!
That was sweet Shannon, thank you!