Light and Shade
PASCALE RENTSCH explains how she created her latest mixed media painting
Add textures
“This sparkling light in the foreground was achieved by simply flicking the brushes. An old toothbrush can be a handy tool for this effect also.”
Be responsive
“I react to a feeling of a place, rather than thinking: ‘What makes a nice painting?’ I want to be moved by what I see. With Looking for the Light, it was the light reflecting amongst the black granite coastal stones that made the water look like a thousand dancing pearls.”
Trust your instincts
“For me it is important not to follow a rigid plan but to enjoy the freedom of painting by not overthinking, just trusting in the feel of the moment. I never know what will happen or what image will finally appear on my piece of paper.”
Use found objects
“For the more detailed marks and lines,
I used a variety of pencils, markers and other natural material: feathers, sticks and anything else that happened to be nearby. I enjoy using objects from nature because everything then feels more authentic.”