#abstractethereal

Nordlicht, 2018 // Mixed media on 18x24” ampersand claybord. Acrylic paint, spray paint, egg tempera grassa and oil paint. Nordlicht means aurora borealis in German. Something I’ve been wanting to see in the flesh forever. One day. For now, here is a God’s eye view of the floor of the Arctic Ocean, and overhead.. the northern lights dance ✨💕 . . . (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brj3RE8HiaP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1swurz5uzemxg

Have really loved working on this one, bringing it out from the ether. I’ve always been a fiend for texture, but didn’t know how to make in a way that I actually enjoyed. Painting each individual stroke to me was never much fun. I’m not a meticulous painter, although I respect the artists that are. Since discovering ‘decalcomania’, and more recently being introduced to some of @vanessalemen ‘s techniques has really opened up my world. Swipe to see some close up videos ✨ . . . #abstractrealism #abstractethereal #ethereal #ethereal_moods #darkaesthetic #visionaryart #imaginativerealism #dreamscape #mindscape #ashdarq #textureporn #textureart #australianartist #melbourneartist (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFDj0rGnnGC/?igshid=n1x49joa35ft

You can see me in my leopard print dressing gown at 6am swishing oil paint when you swipe>> 😂 I’ve learned elements of this technique with other teachers, but never pushed the abstract base so far as when learning with @vanessalemen 🖤 Who, by the way, does some of my absolute favourite work in contemporary art. Subtlety, ethereal and playfulness. Using her techniques I see my ‘shadow’ playing out... this one feels like fire and aggression to me. So stoked to get to study with you again Vanessa 🙏🏼 . . . #vanessalemen #abstractexpressionism #abstractethereal #ethereal #visionaryart #darkvisionaryart #ashdarq #alternativeart #dreamscape #mindscape #abstractartwork #artstudy #melbourneartist (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDkVzKQHITE/?igshid=peo73wfq5lyh

TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY… this painting has undergone so many transformations. It’s almost funny. I’m on this abstract buzz at the moment which has manifested in this final decision… oOo “INTIMATION” 2018 10 months of #ASMethod - charcoal, colour pencil, pastel, acrylic paint, oil paint..then finally, oil paint mixed with bees wax… cropped version. Likely take 6 months to dry 😂 oOo Inspired lately by @fabio_la_fauci and @badencroft - check them out! (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrPU6prnDlZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jy791j7ovjov