Impulsions of Altruism by Steve Baylis

Artwork

Impulsions of Altruism

Medium
Oil and cold wax on Baltic birch panel
Series
Series 2
Process
Stained and bleached panel, transparent gesso, five transparent glazes, large initial marks, five further glazes, then smaller marks and highlights.

Artwork note

A muted green and violet underfield supports a pale, irregular band through the centre. Small blue, white, pink, orange, and yellow marks collect inside that lighter area, while larger dark shapes remain visible around it. Glaze and brushwork alternate between transparent passages and opaque points of colour.

Details

Surface, colour, and mark at close range.

Impulsions of Altruism detail study 1
Impulsions of Altruism detail study 2
Impulsions of Altruism detail study 3