Glenna Adkins has developed her own unique technique for creating her pieces. Flexibility is the key to the success of her paintings. “I try new techniques all the time” is her mantra. Trying not to allow the success of one painting dictate the next one, but allowing it to be a jumping off point for more creative flow. Her work evolves and adapts and her constant need to not get stale and complacent is evident year after year.
Her use of mixed media allows for flexibility with each piece. Typically a base layer is put down with thin layers of acrylic paint using palette knives and brushes. Then she uses different media such as soft pastel, graphite pencil, ink and oil stick to add detail and interest. Sometimes she etches into wet paint to expose layers underneath. There is a “history” effect to this technique that is especially noticeable when viewing the work up close.