Palette knife experiments - rust
I visited Foxton Locks and found lots of examples of rust to photograph, out of all the photos this was the one I felt which captured the layers and decay of rust. This photo interests as it represents decay quite well, and links into my theme of addiction as an addicts life can fall apart, and rust aids in the process of decay and falling apart. I wanted to try and create some responses to my photo as I find it quite interesting, with the different textures and layers. I decided I'd start on paper and create some experiments with acrylic. The first response I did, I used black, red and brown with a hint of yellow and after placing the colours on with a palette knife, I folded the paper in half and peeled it back. I found the textures made reminded me of peeling paint or the layers rust leaves as it ruins the surface its on. I like this piece but on reflection, I'm not to keen on the symmetry of the peaks made by the fold as it doesn't look very natural o...