Paintings in acrylics

[asaenz]

Originally Posted by Andrew Kitson

If you are getting bored with it and want it finished, leave it alone for a day or two and start another one. A 'fresh' eye should give you the enthusiasm again.

Glad you came by the forum / Awesome work

You said to purchase a "stay wet pallet". Aren't those good for so many days? You are referring to a pallet you can seal up as to keep the paint wet longer? I have this large flat style plastic box that is very hard to open and close that is made to store the entire pallet to keep the paint wet.

I love paint I wish I could take the time to learn how to use them. My problem is I get bored with the rendering and I need a much longer break from it plus my real job gets in the way so it could take me a month to do one painting and of course I don't think the paint can stay wet that long and I would have to end up mixing paint again thus having a lil. bit different color.

Just wonder what you thought.

That is why I stick mostly w/ dry media and computer.

Thanks

[proudfordowner]

speechless

700/10

[Andrew Kitson]

Hi

I use a stay wet palette made by English company 'Daler Rowney'.
They cost around £10 pounds here in the UK (approx $18).



You can see it is a plastic tray with clear plastic lid. It comes with a pack of sheets of white blotting paper and sheets of membrane paper (like thin tracing paper). Art stores sell refill packs of these. You lay a sheet of blotting paper in the tray first, then wet it under the tap and pour away the excess water so the blotting paper is fully damp. Then lay a membane paper on top which you mix your paint on. The water in the blotting paper seeps up into the membrane paper to keep the paint moist. If you replace the lid whenever you leave the painting, overnight etc, the paint will stay workable and moist for days.
On hot dry days however you do occasionally have to remove the top membrane paper, put it to one side to wet the blotting paper again, then carefully replace the membrane trying not to get stray paint on your fingers, carpet or painting! I do this every night anyway when I leave work.

As for working all day then finding time to paint in evenings/weekends - only one answer to that - committment and dedication.

[stuffbyalex]

Welcome to the forum Andrew. You do fabulous work! I love the Aston Martin composition. Looking forward to seeing more of your work, as I'm a big fan of photorealism . I've worked with acrylics a few times but these just floored me. Keep it up!

Alex

[jibbijib]

Would you be interested in doing a retro concept Fox Body Mustang?
Link to my thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=590955

[Andrew Kitson]

Ok,more guys if you want to see them..

[RX-7 Steve]

Spectacular work!!! You are definately on my list of favorite artists. I believe I've seen your work on television and in a few garages/museums. You rock!

[asaenz]

Originally Posted by Andrew Kitson

Hi

I use a stay wet palette made by English company 'Daler Rowney'.
They cost around £10 pounds here in the UK (approx $18).

You can see it is a plastic tray with clear plastic lid. It comes with a pack of sheets of white blotting paper and sheets of membrane paper (like thin tracing paper). Art stores sell refill packs of these. You lay a sheet of blotting paper in the tray first, then wet it under the tap and pour away the excess water so the blotting paper is fully damp. Then lay a membane paper on top which you mix your paint on. The water in the blotting paper seeps up into the membrane paper to keep the paint moist. If you replace the lid whenever you leave the painting, overnight etc, the paint will stay workable and moist for days.
On hot dry days however you do occasionally have to remove the top membrane paper, put it to one side to wet the blotting paper again, then carefully replace the membrane trying not to get stray paint on your fingers, carpet or painting! I do this every night anyway when I leave work.

As for working all day then finding time to paint in evenings/weekends - only one answer to that - committment and dedication.

Thx for taking the time to respond. I luv that Bently race car that is an awesome painting. Do you know Michael Turner? You guys have similar style.
Take care
a.

[Andrew Kitson]

Thanks.
I know Michael well. When I was a kid, I had four of his prints on my bedroom wall from his Gold Leaf Team Lotus collection, 1968 I think it was.
He was my inspiration and also seeing his paintings in 'Jean Pierre Sarti's' apartment in the 1966 movie 'Grand Prix' made him my hero. Warner Bros. commissioned him to paint them for the movie.

As we have occasionally exhibited at exhibitions together over the years, I have got to know him and his son Graham. Both produce awesome work although I would like to think my style is a little different. For example I think I put more work into the background scene. Michael's site is studio88.co.uk I think.

[proudfordowner]

you my freind, are a GOD!!!

hi, my name's andrew too!

i REALLY LOVE your art work, ecuse me, masterpeices so much they've left me nothing else to say but.. you're my favourite artist.. screw Al pacino screw micheal angelico screw donatello screw vagn go! you are the best in my books

[Andrew Kitson]

Hi Andrew...now now don't get carried away!
Thanks very much for your kind words, check out my site if you want to see many more.

[1986]

Originally Posted by proudfordowner

you my freind, are a GOD!!!

hi, my name's andrew too!

i REALLY LOVE your art work, ecuse me, masterpeices so much they've left me nothing else to say but.. you're my favourite artist.. screw Al pacino screw micheal angelico screw donatello screw vagn go! you are the best in my books

i've never seen van gogh paint a car ... but i sort of agree with you

Joey

[Blip]

Great work, and I think I have seen some of your work before.
The background work is amazing.

[grantrl78]

Really cool renderings.
I like how the technique works with the shiny car surfaces.
Reminds me of work in illustration annuals from the 70s.
Lost of nice nature scenes and yellows.