More enlarged copies of mark making

Today I created two enlarged pieces based on some of my earlier square studies. I painted both pieces at the same time, exploring how the marks, colours and textures translated onto a larger scale.

The first piece was based on one of the green crayon resist experiments. I really like the negative spaces that the crayon leaves behind, so I wanted to revisit this process. As with the previous enlarged piece, I knew it would be impossible to create an exact replica. Working on a larger scale highlighted some technical challenges, particularly with the heavily diluted watercolour causing the paper to warp and curl. I also noticed that the green crayon dissolved into the paint more than it had in the original square study.

Alongside this, I created the luminous orange circle. My original intention was to use spray paint and paper stencils to create negative space, but the results were not as successful as I had hoped. Instead, I sprayed circular forms directly onto the surface and added marks over the top to create texture.

Reflecting on both pieces, I think I was too careful with my placement and decision-making. The aim of this project is to respond freely to music, yet trying to recreate earlier work felt restrictive and interrupted my natural flow. Overall, I feel a little underwhelmed by the outcomes. I think I need to experiment with larger tools and broader marks when working at this scale. At the moment, I am unsure where the next step is, but this process has highlighted the importance of taking more risks and trusting the creative process rather than trying to repeat what has already worked.me of my earlier square studies. I painted both pieces together, exploring how the marks, colours and textures translated onto a larger scale.

The first piece was based on one of the green crayon resist experiments. I really like the negative spaces that the crayon leaves behind, so I wanted to revisit this process. As with the previous enlarged piece, using a white crayon, I knew it would be impossible to create an exact replica. Working on a larger scale highlighted some technical challenges, particularly with the heavily diluted watercolour and ink causing the paper to warp and curl. I also noticed that the green crayon dissolved into the paint more in the original square study than it had in this enlarged version.

Alongside this, I created the luminous orange circle piece. My original intention was to use spray paint and paper stencils to create negative space, but the results were not as successful as I had hoped. Instead, I sprayed circular forms directly onto the surface and added marks over the top to create texture.

Reflecting on both pieces, I think I was too careful with my placement and decision-making. The aim of this project is to respond freely to music, yet trying to recreate earlier work felt restrictive and interrupted my natural flow. Overall, I feel a little underwhelmed by the outcomes. I think I need to experiment with larger tools and broader marks when working at this scale. At the moment, I am unsure where the next step is, but this process has highlighted the importance of taking more risks and trusting the creative process rather than trying to repeat what has already worked.