Chevron
What inspired this painting?
A Chevron Amethyst pendulum.
Inspiration for abstract paintings can show up when you least expect it.
I wasn't particularly looking for a pendulum, but found one while browsing in a local gift shop. Of the two basketsful, this was the one that spoke to me. It is Chevron Amethyst, also known as Dog Tooth Amethyst or Banded Amethyst, and I loved the zigzag pattern and deep purple colour on sight.
The dramatic colour and pattern would be perfect inspiration for a large purple abstract painting, something I'd had in the back of my mind for a while.
While there is a regular chevron pattern, the lines can be quite varied, in tone and width, which adds more interest than a regular line.
I made a painting in my sketchbook to capture the character of the stone, and was intrigued by the way the different light and dark purple tones advanced and receded. Enhancing this effect gave a 3D quality to the painting, so that the layers appear to hover above each other.
Although the pendulum was tiny, working in a bigger scale to make a large painting, increased the boldness of the pattern, making it a focal point for most rooms.
Size and materials
Acrylic painting on wooden panel.
Size: 76 x 76cm (30 x 30 inches)
Panel is 2cm deep.
Unframed. Ready to hang.
Images
- The painting
- Interior possibility
- The pendant that inspired the painting
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Framing
The design of this painting continues on the sides, so it is dispatched unframed. If the client prefers it to be framed, that is possible, by prior arrangement.