Thursday 20 February 2020

I am not overly fond...

... of camouflage.  Well, let's tell the whole truth; it really nauseates me.  Camouflage speaks to me of killing - people, animals, hope.  That being the case, I thought I'd work on changing my mind about it when I heard of an upcoming need for paintings to support a good cause.  Here's the result of my mental meanderings about it.

'Midnight Garden Camouflage' 8" x 8" (ish) © Win Dinn  2020

A new addition to the Midnight Garden series, it portrays five soldiers shooting it out in a garden.  I'm currently in search of some miniature flowers to finish it off - they'll be coming out of the weapons when I find them.


It started with a panel, gessoed black and stencilled with flowers, above.  I used white gesso on a series of toy soldiers, and created some supports for the flowers.


I was testing placement of the soldiers above, and eventually moved the little guy from the bottom right to the right hand side of the panel...he liked it better there since he could more easily see what was coming from behind.

Here are some closeup shots.











I'm pretty sure that by the time I add the last of the flowers, my distaste for camouflage will have near disappeared (as long as it appears in a garden, at least).  

How about you - what have you been up to this week?  Tell me in the comments below, and feel free to add a link!  
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10 comments:

  1. Watercolour and Textile Artist, Eileen Gidman20 February 2020 at 08:18

    Those little figures are definitely camouflaged! This week it's been about improving my studio so visually it is calm when I go into work/play. This involved covering lidded cardboard boxes with a neutral colour. Basically I sewed slip covers and it worked perfectly. The technique was developed out of need as my glue gun wasn't working properly.

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist20 February 2020 at 08:31

      I love it that you are so incredibly multi-talented, Eileen. Creating sewn slipcovers because your glue gun isn't working just makes me grin. When needs must!!! :D

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  2. Mellowood Gallery20 February 2020 at 14:12

    Wow - what a mysterious piece you have made Win. Fascinating idea!

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  3. Win Dinn, Artist20 February 2020 at 18:21

    I'm still giggling over this one, Val...it's just a tad crazy, no?! :D

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  4. Tracy21 February 2020 at 02:26

    What a beautiful and powerful piece, Win. Those metal flowers also evoke shrapnel and explosions for me. And the soldiers are definitely camouflaged!

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  5. Win Dinn, Artist21 February 2020 at 05:01

    Thanks, Tracy - I agree about the soldiers being camouflaged. I know where they are and still find them hard to see. ;-)

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  6. Felix the Crafty Cat21 February 2020 at 06:35

    This is amazing, you have such a great imagination when putting your art together. Sending hugs, Angela xXx

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist21 February 2020 at 06:48

      Thanks, Angela - this was fun to do, and has been waiting in the wings for a long time. :D

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  7. froebelsternchen22 February 2020 at 06:11

    That's simply unique and brilliant Win! You always have the most special ideas! Awesome! Happy rest of February for you!
    Big hugs,
    Susi

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist22 February 2020 at 09:44

      Thanks, Susi - that's very kind from one who is the queen of unique and brilliant! Here's to an early spring and more creating!

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