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mixed media on 6x8 inch canvas board
So not long after my whining rant yesterday I started flipping through Mixed Emulsions by Angela Cartwright and was inspired. I bought this book way before I ever picked up a paint brush. I think I was drawn to it because of my photography. And then I never tried any of the techniques as I really wasn't into art yet. If you are looking to incorporate your photos into your art this is a great book.
I ventured into my studio to try and create by late afternoon. I knew which photo I wanted to alter and could see the background. I actually gessoed over my failed attempt at painting from last week! I already had molding paste on the canvas board and used carbon black for the background with some micaceous iron oxide along the side over the paste. I altered my photo with sandpaper and distress ink. I completed the piece using a white paint pen to draw the extension of the image into the painting.
I really love how it turned out! I do find that what I am loving the most is using my photography in a mixed media piece. There is something comfortable about that for me.
And to those of you who commented on yesterday's post thank you for your kind words! By last night I was feeling better. I just hope it lasts!
There's a lot of depth to the piece. I see the flowers too! :-)...Keep on learning and growing. Everything else will take care of itself.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, great piece. The perspective is wonderful, it makes the photo look like a recessed window or door. Great job.
ReplyDeletePhotography in mixed media is a strong combo. This piece is WONDERFUL~~if I was picking from the work you've posted for one to really represent *you*---this would be it. Because both the painting and photography are present and it is a visual piece that just flat out grabs the attention.
ReplyDeleteMORE! MORE!
XXOO~~♥
Anne
It's beautiful Cathy. I love the darkness/stillness of the outside of the picture and yet, the photo speaks. Sort of like....Alive in Darkness. Excellent. Have a great weekend. Glad you are feeling a little better.
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, saw yesterday on your facebook album! I bet it's really fun to do and would make extra special gifts for friends instead of 'just a photo' sort of more personalised if you know what I mean.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling more chipper keep it up! xx
Cathy WONDERFUL!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteBrava!! :-))
Have i nice weekend!
Ciao!
I love it!! I think you are finding your style my dear! xo
ReplyDeletei am in love with it! this is a magnificent piece, cathy. every single thing about it!
ReplyDeleteoohhh, Cathy, this is brilliant! I love it! It's completely different from your other pieces. It's great to experiment...so keep on experimenting. This turned out lovely.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE this piece as well. It is filled with solitude, which I am always drawn to.
ReplyDeleteI would love to experiment with mixed media sometime, when I am a bit more brave to venture outside my comfort zone. I am definitely going to check the book out though.
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