April 21-27
#114 - I thought I'd work in a couple different sizes to see if I can figure out if I'm more comfortable working big or small. I know, you'd think I'd know that by now - and while I'm equally uncertain in all sizes, I'm trying to figure out if I have a comfort zone in size (not content).
I added deli paper marks and lots of paint and spritz layers. The burlap, photo and feather aren't glued down yet; I'm still toying with composition and finishing this.
#115 - I printed off a number of photos in about 3x2" size to try to use them more often in my art. I feel like that is a direction I need to explore more. I have so many photos I love, it seems I should be able to incorporate them into my mixed media.... Below I used primarily distress inks and color wash sprays with lots of water. I bought them ages ago and then have hardly tried using them. I found I REALLY like the way they move with water and blend together. I mounted the bird on a torn map page and then used a metallic bronze marker to wander around the painting. Not sure if it's quite done......
#116 - some abstract and mark making fun practice - 6" square on watercolor paper
#117 - and, another one
My cold seems to be getting better finally - I can't believe I got this much done when I had SO little energy this week. But, a few minutes here, a half hour there adds up - and before you know it, progress!
Here's hoping for good health for all of us this week (and month, and year!). (you may have noticed I didn't get my Documented Life Project page done - ah well....I'll have to do 2 this coming week)
#114 - I thought I'd work in a couple different sizes to see if I can figure out if I'm more comfortable working big or small. I know, you'd think I'd know that by now - and while I'm equally uncertain in all sizes, I'm trying to figure out if I have a comfort zone in size (not content).
Working on watercolor paper - 6" square and 12" square. I kinda thought to try working in series, but I got this far and then worked on the 12"........so does that tell me that's my size preference?
I added deli paper marks and lots of paint and spritz layers. The burlap, photo and feather aren't glued down yet; I'm still toying with composition and finishing this.
#115 - I printed off a number of photos in about 3x2" size to try to use them more often in my art. I feel like that is a direction I need to explore more. I have so many photos I love, it seems I should be able to incorporate them into my mixed media.... Below I used primarily distress inks and color wash sprays with lots of water. I bought them ages ago and then have hardly tried using them. I found I REALLY like the way they move with water and blend together. I mounted the bird on a torn map page and then used a metallic bronze marker to wander around the painting. Not sure if it's quite done......
#116 - some abstract and mark making fun practice - 6" square on watercolor paper
#117 - and, another one
My cold seems to be getting better finally - I can't believe I got this much done when I had SO little energy this week. But, a few minutes here, a half hour there adds up - and before you know it, progress!
Here's hoping for good health for all of us this week (and month, and year!). (you may have noticed I didn't get my Documented Life Project page done - ah well....I'll have to do 2 this coming week)