I began by sketching a rough outline before beginning to apply tone using oil paint.
The use of Linseed oil helps the tones of green and brown to blend seamlessly
I utilised turpentine to wear away the oil paint and to give a faded effect.
I find the way in which the paint has worn away effective as it emphasises the texture and tones within the metal
I abraded the paint away using abrasive paper which cut away the paint,
Following this I applied abstract marks emphasise the forms
After much deliberation I found this composition to be ineffective so decided to abrade it away and create a more abstract piece by also twisting and re-contextualising the form.
Following allowing the paint to bleed over the surface of the aluminium I began to add marks to contrast with one another as to emphasise the form of the surface.