Scraped By The Air

16″ x 20″ mixed media on canvas, no mat

I started this one a few weeks ago, just to use up some extra paint from another painting, splashed it down, added some pouring medium, and then scraped with a large knife till I got this. I later added some thick black pen marks to emphasize certain parts.

I wasn’t sure if it was done, but when I laid the white matting board over the top, even though it covers quite a bit of the painting, it now feels complete. (this is a terrible photo!)

Same painting with 2 1/4′ x 1 1/4″ white mating frame placed on top

Since the paint is rather thin in some places, it makes me think of air. We have had some Santa Ana winds this week, if you are not familiar, that means we get these really strong, hot winds, the perfect fuel for wildfires. The dry hot wind not only puts us in critical fire danger, but everyone is complaining about dry skin, and chapped lips, another reason “Scraped by the Wind” just works!

I hope you are enjoying a calm and cool Autumn wherever you are today! 🍁🍂☕

19 responses to “Scraped By The Air”

  1. Phil Avatar

    Wonderful artwork, Tiffany ~ the knife scrapping adds texture and really works well to depict the movement of wind! 🎨👍

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  2. jonicaggiano Avatar

    I think this is really lovely. A beautiful painting Tiffany. Gorgeous colors. Sending you my love. 🤗❤️💕🥰😘

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so very much, Joni, I have this hanging in my studio now, it is a pleasure to look at!🥰💕

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  3. Felipe Adan Lerma Avatar

    Really like hearing ‘bout ur process, Tiffany & “really” like ur result! Amazing how u extend the paint, and anchor it with the black line work! ❤️

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much, Adan, sometimes it amuses me how these paintings come about!😉

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  4. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    That’s a gorgeous painting, Tiffany.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks a bunch, Tim! These colors often appear in your New Mexico sunsets!

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  5. mistermaxxx08 Avatar

    Digging it,hearing Journey faithfully and it feels deep

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Oh yeah, great song, I can totally feel that alongside this painting, as always, you are reading my vibes, Max!

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  6. jonicaggiano Avatar

    I agree it is a.beautiful sweetie. Love you

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  7. Robin King Avatar

    The textures! The movement! Love this!!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you, Robin, it was a fun one to create!

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  8. rogermoorepoet Avatar

    It’s amazing what matting will do! makes me feel as if I am a real artist, even though I am not much more than a keen amateur dauber and dabbler.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      It’s true, matting and framing always seem to complete the look, and make it look professional! And, you are a real artist, a master with your words!😉

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      1. rogermoorepoet Avatar

        Words maybe: paint brushes, well, I am not sure about that. It’s all fun though. I’ll try some collage.

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        1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

          I think you would have fun and create some interesting works of art!

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  9. Bird Avatar

    So much to catch up on, ok, here we go! A branch in whirlwind ❤️ Oh, Santa Ana winds must be something like our winter winds then, but warm instead of icecold. Hope nothing starts to burn 🤞

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks for taking the time to catch up, Bird!

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