Untitled 1
Two-Dimensional Wall Art > Paintings (Oil)
72 x 60 x 1.5
$11,550.00
Artwork #
228
Artist's Statement
My painting, Untitled 2020-1, is concerned with materials process. That is, the physical construction of canvas surface and the paint applied to it. I stretch #8 duck canvas and triple prime the surface without sanding between coats, wicking up the coarse weave which absorbs the paint more readily. All my paint is hand produced by grinding raw pigment on a glass table with walnut oil. Often paint is added to a translucent glaze of damar varnish [also hand made from damar crystals], stand oil and, gum turpentine. I may work wet on wet or any variation to completely dry. This time consuming process allows me to contemplate the composition of the piece as it develops. It also gives my painting it’s luminous character.
Lars Johnson, October 2020
Artist
Lars Johnson
Contact Information
lars@studiolarsjohnson.com or 415.505.8765
