Deanne Hupfield, Fancy Shawl Dancer. CNAL/RCAA Conference 2015.
I am an artist who creates large contemporary, bold, abstract paintings. I use an innovative technique that I am refining to create these paintings.
Originally working with watercolor, I was always attracted to the wet-on-wet technique where the colors flowed, merged, and hung out together. I often loved the puddles left behind on the palette after painting. I was always looking for more vibrant colors and wanted to work larger than the restrictions of the size of watercolor paper. When I discovered fluid acrylic paint, I loved the juicy, vibrant colours.
Before the pandemic shutdowns, I was mainly focused on painting large, contemporary, abstract paintings. During the pandemic, I took some leftover canvas painting and paired it with leather from a recycled coat and created some wearable art tote bags
