Blog Archive – Lillybochic

Textured acrylic in abstract portrait style

Title: Rock Slide, 2019. Stephanie Konu

My latest work is so difficult to describe.

To me: it is an abstract scene of a green field sloping upward against a backdrop of a glacier. Sunrays are shining against the hilltop which is pictured in the heart of the piece.

There are raised areas that create texture where multiple colours intersect. This intersection is pictured above. I love how the yellow field has these “legs” that creep into other colours without merging and losing vibrancy.

I like seeing that in my work! It makes me feel confident that I can repeat my style of painting across various conditions. I imagine being invited to Portugal for a month to paint large works for a private collection. I would paint 7 hours a day and do 50 pieces. The client would hang my artwork in a castle near the Mediterranean Sea…

Ah dreams take us away, don’t they?

For the time being, I will share my artwork with you.

Rock slide abstract painting by Stephanie Konu blue, violet, grey, silver — Rock slide abstract painting by Stephanie Konu

It is an interesting piece. There are reflective fields where I used metallic paint, as well as iridescent violet embossing powder. I will take further photos of it as time goes by, (if it stays in my posession).

Thank you for stopping by to check out my work.

-S

November 25, 2019May 21, 2020 by @Lillybochic

Acrylic Ocean abstract

My latest work is a 2 piece set that mimics a landscape scene of an ocean. In the lower corner the gold sun sets over the horizon like a jewel.

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Ocean splash acrylic on canvas blue black grey and gold metal — Ocean splash acrylic on canvas

Blue grey black ocean splash abstract by Stephanie Konu — Ocean splash acrylic on canvas close up by Stephanie Konu

2 of 2

There are quite a few layers of paint that went into the creation of this two piece set.

I recreated the setup many times to achieve this scene that is filled with swirls and paint pouring. I can remember what I was thinking about when I created this, and I can see lots of drama hidden in the way the colours play against each other.

Perhaps these would look better in simple black frames, hung on the wall of a powder room.

Thank you for stopping by,

-S

November 18, 2019May 21, 2020 by @Lillybochic

Acrylic Portraits

My latest work is a study in portraiture.

African woman with gold accent and blue background acrylic on canvas by Stephanie Konu — African woman acrylic on canvas by Stephanie Konu

African woman with blue background and gold Accent acrylic on canvas by Stephanie Konu — African woman acrylic on canvas by Stephanie Konu

It was an unexpected leap to go from illustrating portraits to painting them. I had a few gut-wrenching interludes, yet I found myself happy with the finished work.

Young woman of colour 1 of 2 acrylic on canvas with green shirt and blonde hair

Close up blue background Young woman of colour 1 of 2 acrylic on canvas with green shirt and blonde hair — Close up Young woman of colour 1 of 2 acrylic on canvas with green shirt and blonde hair

I enjoy painting details with fine brushes. Usino a watered-down high quality black acrylic, I achieve an easy flow to outline each figure.

portrait of artist Stephanie Konu in 1980s vintage style colours green, blue and ebony — portrait of artist Stephanie Konu in 1980s vintage style colours

I’m having so much with this and I am excited to see what I develop next.

Thanks for stopping by,

October 7, 2019March 13, 2020 by @Lillybochic