Sketchbook - Scratching into paint

To do this technique, I dripped large amounts of paint onto the canvas. I did this so when I spread the paint there would be different amounts of paint on the paper in different areas, making a 3D and rough texture on the canvas. 

At first, I applied the paint with the brush directly. However this way the brushstrokes would be even and controlled and therefore wouldn't give the thick 3D texture I want in my piece. I then used a sharp edge to scratch into the wet paint, creating lines that replicated a sound wave on the piece. Keeping the paint thick on the canvas would also make the scratches deeper, creating more of a texture when the scratches are placed.

This technique is inspired by the artist Zachary Brown. I feel this technique provides my work with the appropriate texture, line and pattern that will make my project effective. With the addition of sound waves in this piece, it gives my work an appropriate meaning to show the important to songs. 

I have used multiple colours that blend together to represent the emotions of what the song represents. In this piece, the song represented by a sound wave brings emotions of happiness and joy. However, with the green it can also represent jealousy. The colour connotations are determined by how the person feels and opinions they have on the colour. The different colours also show as lines in the technique, as they aren't blended fully. This means that every line and brushstroke is evident, making it less controlled and free. 

The unblended colours also create a layering in the piece, as when you scratch the sound-waves into the piece the colour underneath will show, depending on how deep the scratch is. Because of the deep scratch in the piece, the sound wave is clearly textured, making it being able to be felt when you touch the paint. This can be another way to incorporate sensory triggers in my piece, having the sound-wave be a braille-like line that can be touched. 

To move forward with this technique, I will experiment with scratching onto different mediums (such as ink) and also develop it into my project by combining this technique with other techniques I experiment with. With combining several techniques, I will develop them together to create my final piece that will convey the meaning of songs and the emotions that bring together.