Thursday, February 3, 2011

Bloom in the Shadows . . . Mixed Media Painting

Blooming in the Shadows
mixed media on 6x8 inch canvas board

As you can see I am still on the black and white kick. I had fun with this one although I did obsess too much over my drawn in flowers. I sanded and inked a photo of some flowers that I shot near the rocking chair photo I posted last week. This time I tried something different with the composition. I had a extra piece laying around that I cut from the photo and collaged it on the top. I like what it does for this piece. I knew I wanted to draw in some flowers and use some stamping around the edge. I must have changed the flowers 3 times (thanks to black gesso!) and am finally pleased with the results.

I really do feel at home with my photography. And for now am enjoying creating these pieces. This original is available in my etsy shop.

Thanks to all who commented on my photo yesterday! Oh how I wish I could throw in a coin for each of you but it is buried in snow! I will have to do it in my mind for now!
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11 comments:

  1. PoetessWugFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Beautiful, Cathy!! I love the 3 dimensions...and, of course, the flowers!! :-)

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  2. Micki WildeFebruary 3, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Wonderful work, love this one!!

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  3. chrissyFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    LOVING IT.
    (sang with a sweet little tune!)
    c

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  4. rachel awesFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    what a fabulous idea & it's LOVELY.
    oh, so good to be reminded that
    blooms happen here too.
    xox

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Fabulous, fabulous. Love this one extra especially!

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  6. PatFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Very nice!

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  7. VictoriaFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Yay..this is poetic and beautiful..gorgeous! I have enjoyed all your posts and new creations......they are all super gorgeous works of art!! Shine on!!

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  8. CreateologyFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Oh I really like this color combination. I have been gone from blogland for a few weeks and am trying to catch up. Happy February Hearts...

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  9. ManonFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I really like the black and white!! It's a really beautiful piece!!

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  10. DianeFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Another perfect piece--the art and photography go so well together!

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  11. hmuxoFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    This piece is wonderful and unique.

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