Figurative painter Mel Gausden’s preparatory sketches are a delight.
These small sketches (about 8 ” x 8″) are in essence a draft of the final canvas.
It means the artist can take chances, experimenting with colour, shape, and form – ultimately shaping the resulting canvas, says Bau-Xi gallery, which represents her. “Gausden views these as finished pieces in their own right, which allow the viewer to learn more about her practice.”
Above, Can We Panic Yet? Sketch / Below, Can We Panic Yet, the final painting (60 x 40″) at Bau-Xi here.
Explore Gausden’s work in two previous posts on this site, here.
Mel Gausden on Instagram, here.
At Bau-Xi Gallery, here.
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Absolutely love these sketches and the coloring is wonderful.
Lovely.
Beautiful colour combos. I often love to see initial sketches too. There’s something very lively about them.
First sketches bounce with energy, with discovery — you can’t help but share their delight!
Great word, bounce, which so fits. I like this artist’s interpretations and colours and paint strokes.