Aspen Series #1 by Marilyn Rea Nasky

After I got the "ghost" image on the canvas I used a mixture of black gesso and Chroma Ateliers applied with a "pipette". (sp??) As I let the very wet gesso dry I saw other opportunities to create the delicate appearance of the lovely Aspen tree, which, since I am a CO native is near to my heart. Since I had Ateliers in the mix I was able to lift off when needed. Now to get to really fun part of big brush application with the Chroma Ateliers and mediums. I will be giving a demo on my process for the Creative Arts society here in Austin, Oct. 7. Visit my Chroma teacher page for specifics. Meanwhile, happy painting!

Aspen Series #1 by Marilyn Rea Nasky

I began working on this 36 x 48 x 1.25" canvas when I got word that our resident artist show at Austin Art Space Gallery and Studios had been moved up a month! YIKES! I have several new pieces ready for this show but I had my heart set on something BIG. I happened to have a 36 x 48 hanging around the studio so on a rainy day last week with no time to delay, I went yellow and started the new series. As usual I'm using a combo of acrylics, but my mainstay is Chroma Atelier Interactives. Can't wait to put this on the easel and use my Chroma pigments, mediums, and big brushes to finish it and get on to the other 24 in this new and exciting series!

Rainy day/yellow canvas

It's a raining in Central Texas. Love the rain!! What better way to spend the day than preparing canvas for a new series. I will be demo-ing my big brush painting technique with Chroma Atelier pigments and mediums for Creative Arts Society here in Austin, TX, Oct. 7. Visit my Chroma teaching artist page for specifics. Hope to see you there.

New Work by Marilyn Rea Nasky

I've been working to complete my Agave Series. I now have 20 images and want to end the series with 25. Since I am a participant in the Chroma teaching artist program, I use Chroma Interactive pigments and mediums. I have been working with this product for 3 years and have continued to find new applications, which is what makes it so FUN to paint with! Pictured is a detail from a 20 x 20 x 1.25" painting entitled "Agave Twilight". I used Chroma Atelier unlocking formula to build perfect gradations.