Two Collages

These are both from Laura's class. On the dragonfly piece I added some dark greens to cover up some of the texture at the bottom that was too busy. I think now the contrast is better and the main part-the dragonfly stands out better. I added some of my gestural writing in the background papers.

The second one was done on a wood panel. I finished the painted background and someone said they thought it was done. Can't decide what to do now...the little chips of paint are from some of the acrylic paint that had dried and quite unexpected!

New Collage work

This first one I added the tree transfer and I think it needs another dark something on the right. Could add a quote...This one is large- 12 x 12" on canvas.

The green one is from a collage class with Laura from the LaGrange Art League. We painted the background first, then added some papers and more paint if wanted. I think the bottom got too busy. Size is 9 x 9" and on canvas

The next two are on paper. The blue one has a window transfer that was too dark but after adding some pattern paper, i think t got too tan. May have to fix that.

This one is small, also on paper. I'll make cards of it and then frame it.

Taking a Break

Things have been busy at home with a new kitchen remodel. Hope to be back soon.

ATC Cards

We made Artist Trading Cards in collage class to exchange. I cut up a sheet that I had used to demo gestural writing with a folded pen and coke pen. Then used a plastic stencil to emboss the letters.

Silver Syrup Pitcher

I added the little syrup pitcher that was my Mom's growing up. Has the nonogram M on the front-it's very tarnished, but I thought the color went well in the painting. Two views in different lighting.

Working on New Painting

Trying some new techniques, but funny how it really turns out to be "your" own usual style

But the texture in the pitcher has crawl backs that I don't mind this time -usually avoid that- but I wanted more texture. Have to brighten up the blue vase.