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An Early “Absolute” Hybrid Painting

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Recapturing “Absolutus: a priori”

by Daric Gill

"Absolutus: a priori": mixed medium and pencil on paper. 12" x 20". 10.22.12.
“Absolutus: a priori”: mixed medium and pencil on paper. 12″ x 20″. 10.22.12.

Today I re-documented one of the most unique pieces in the Absolute collection. This artwork is quite a departure from the rest of the line. While most pieces in this series are oil paintings on wood, this piece is a painting/drawing hybrid on paper. The under-painting consists of a mixture of gouache (similar to an opaque watercolor) and acrylic paint. Above that is a few layers of graphite pencil to add depth.

The drawing displays paper specimens much in the way an entomologist would display real insects for cataloguing purposes.

Absolutus: a priori, translates from latin as Absolute: from former. This phrase is taken straight from a branch of philosophy that deals with the acquisition of knowledge.

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April Showers Bring ‘Absolute: Mend’ Painting

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Blue Morpho & Mending

by Daric Gill

The Absolute series of paintings often pairs natural elements along side more man-made subject matter. As I explore my surroundings for content that matches with the overall vision of my next piece, I find that my work naturally has corresponding seasons with the world around me. This year’s spring has brought with it new inspirations and new adaptations. Now introducing Absolute: Mend, my latest oil painting. Continue reading to see more of this piece.

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Absolute: Mend, Oil on reclaimed oak. 16″ x 31 1/4″. 5.4.15.

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Absolute Value. (the cherry blossom orchid): oil on panel. 7 1/4" x 4 1/4". 6.2.11.

“Absolute: Value” Painting Update

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 The Cherry Blossom Orchid Gets Image Update

by Daric Gill

Today’s post is short and sweet. My “Absolute: Value” painting has a newly updated photo. It’s a small piece with lots of impact.

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Absolute Value. (the cherry blossom orchid): oil on panel. 7 1/4" x 4 1/4". 6.2.11.
Absolute Value. (the cherry blossom orchid): oil on panel. 7 1/4″ x 4 1/4″. 6.2.11.
Absolute: Value. (the cherry blossom orchid): oil on panel. 7 1/4" x 4 1/4". 6.2.11.
Absolute: Value. (the cherry blossom orchid): oil on panel. 7 1/4″ x 4 1/4″. 6.2.11.

 

Absolute Value (back detail)
Absolute Value (back detail)

 

"Absolute's Complement: Asymmetry" (detail)

Painting Gets Complementing Images

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“Absolute’s Complement: Asymmetry” Gets An Update

by Daric Gill

"Absolute's Complement: Asymmetry"
“Absolute’s Complement: Asymmetry”: oil on panel. 10 1/8″ x 7 3/4″. 7.1.12.

Last week I shot a few more paintings as part of my portfolio update. This piece is called Absolute’s Complement: Asymmetry. The piece has many layers of translucent paint that creates the feel of undulating rust. This glazing process allows for a surface that is entirely flat with only the appearance of texture. Similarly, the hand-built frame has a wash over the surface to give it a more weathered look.

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