Seaweed patterns

In a previous post, I wrote about patterns in seaweed I saw on the beach. Here's one of the pictures I took which shows the patterns, how they are accentuated by sand, and how they they are obscured by sand.

In my next paintings, one of my goals is to work specifically on texture. I adore texture and fear that in the past, I've sometimes added it for superfluous or even detrimental effects. I understand that contrasting texture can add interest, but now I want to make sure textures are more integrated and make sense in the context of the whole work.

Acrylic Revolution has an excellent example of texture that supports the theme and texture that contrasts the theme of acrylic paintings.

Comments

[Heather T.]

Totally neat pic. I can see where that would be very intriguing... though if I had to actually draw that, I'd shoot myself with sand grains first--not enough patience by far!

[Brenda]

Right! This is for inspiration, definitely not for realistic drawing practice. I want to be sane, too : )

[Con Daily]

I love your image of seaweed on sand. I hope you post any work inspired by it. Can't wait to see where you go with this.

I like to photograph lichen on granite, tree bark, and deep beds of pine needles. Next trip that gets me close to a beach, I'm going to look for seaweed patterns in the sand.

[Brenda]

Thanks, Con - I think the pattern will seep into backgrounds of abstract work. I notice that these sorts of things are absorbed into my subconcious and then pop out when I don't expect it!

Brenda