Abstracted Landscape by Canadian artist Bente Hansen

Abstracted Landscape 11x14 Mixed Media on Canvas SOLD

This piece started with a poured acrylic painting.  I then added a coat of clear gesso and painted with transparent and opaque oil paint.  There are areas of thick paint and there are areas of transparent paint.  I think it is a good combination.

The painting is in the Dancing Tree Gallery in Powell River so if you are interested in the painting please contact me.

Happy creating.

Bente

Indigo, 6x6 Mixed Media on Wood Cradle Board by Bente Hansen

Indigo, 6x6 Mixed Media on Wood Cradle Board    Sold

I have taken a bit of a break.

With the anniversary of my sons birthdate and then the one year anniversary of his death it was a difficult time.  I did spend a lot of time painting papers as a distraction. This process is simple and keeps my hand in the colour mode.  The papers tear unevenly and give off little baby threads which I like.  Added texture and colour value.

This painting uses some of that paper.

I have also enrolled in a three month online course with Nicholas Wilton.  The course helps us to delve deeper into what makes us paint and why or why not.  My goal is to bring me closer to the larger abstract paintings that I have always wanted to do.

There is a huge international group taking the course together so the feedback and inspiration will be ongoing and meaningful, I am sure.

Blessings for a great day.

Bente