WIP Wednesday 10

Hello,

Here are some pieces I'm working on, mixed media on canvas-

 

 And yes, I did find my scissors, but not the ones I was looking for. Need to do a bit more tidying up :-).

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WIP Wednesday 9

Hello,

Here are some paintings I've started recently on canvas.

Stage 1- I collaged printed tissue papers on most of the canvases to create a background. I chose them because I liked the graphics and details on them. I then added spots of colour using acrylic paints and stencils. I wanted to give the painting some texture so I used the same molding paste as in my last painting.

After a few days...

Stage 2- I then tore some handmade paper and collaged it over some of the white areas. I've had this paper for a long time and thought now would be a good time to use it. Its bright and quirky, which I like and makes a nice contrast up against the first layer of paper. I then used purple acrylic paint to cover the edges and over some of the printed papers.

Not sure what Stage 3 will be; will have to sit with these a bit more and see where they take me.

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Work In Progress...

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Here are some photos of paintings I've been working on lately; they are not finished and need to dry before I work on them further. Here's a look-

Here is a look at the steps 1-6 for this painting, I painted all the portraits with water mixable oil paints. I then used magazines and wrapping paper for everything else. This is the original sketch.

In this one, apart from paints, I used handmade paper, flower petals, magazines, scrapbook paper and skeleton leaves. This is the original sketch.

So far, I have just painted the figures and the backgrounds with water mixable oil paints.

Here are the original sketches.

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Hello February! and Work In Progress...

Hello,

Its nice to welcome February, I can't wait for Spring to be here and for some warmer, sunnier weather.

How are your New Years' resolutions working out for you(if you made any that is)?

Here is an update of my work in progress so far...

 I added some pen detail on the leaf crown.

I also added texture to the background by using acrylic paints and stamps. 

Here is a close up.

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Work In Progress...

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I've been sick all week so haven't really been in the mood to do too much work in the studio. Today I went in and added some collage elements to one of the paintings I mentioned last week. I still have a bit more to add but here she is so far.

 The original is on the shelf in the back for reference.

 This is a closeup-I used a combination of magazine cutouts, scrapbook papers, wrapping papers and handmade papers.

And this is my messy table. This is where I do mostly drawings and collage work. 

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100th Post!

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So this is my 100th post, can you believe it? I have enjoyed sharing my artwork with you and talking a bit about the process I go through to make the pieces. Hopefully you have enjoyed visiting my blog and seeing what I'm up to. If you can, can you post me a comment on your favourite blog post(s) so far? I would be very interested.

Here are two pieces I did combining permanent markers with handmade paper for the backgrounds. 

Blue Egg, mixed media

Fuchsia Egg, mixed media

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Leaf Prints 2

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Here are some more leaf prints on coloured paper. Close ups down below.

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Paintings I'm Working On...

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I tend to work on several projects at the same time. It keeps my ideas flowing and it motivates me to other things. But sometimes I need to stop working on a piece and put it aside until I'm inspired to work on it again. Other times, I need to just sit with pieces until they "speak" to me to let me know what I should do next.

This mixed media painting is tacked to my bulletin board in my studio. I've been working on it for a few days now, there's still some work to be done here. But I'm happy with it so far.

These next pieces, I'm calling The Three Sisters. The idea first came to me from a collage I did in my sketchbook. I started working on them almost a year ago! This one was the first I transferred onto a canvas. I used handmade papers and water mixable oil paints.

The second one of the series, and no, it's not upside down. Still a few more things to add.

The third one, I need to work on this more some more.

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Punch update...

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Remember these...

Here are the pieces I've made using these punches.

 

 

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Falling Leaves 5 & 6

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 11. Falling Leaves 5

handmade paper background, skeleton leaf, heart, flowers and leaves from magazines.

12. Falling leaves 6

handmade paper background, skeleton leaf, heart, flowers and leaves from magazines.

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Falling Leaves 4

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10. Falling Leaves 4

handmade paper background, skeleton leaf and craft punched shapes from magazines

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Falling Leaves 3

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9. Falling Leaves 3

handmade paper for background, skeleton leaf,craft punched shapes from magazines

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Falling Leaves 2

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8. Falling Leaves 2

handmade paper for background, skeleton leaf,craft punched shapes from magazines

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Falling Leaves 1

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7. Falling Leaves 1

handmade paper for background, skeleton leaf, butterflies, leaves and heart from magazines 

I ordered the fabric for the quilt cover and it should arrive in a couple of days.
So I'll be starting on that soon, I hope.

I also added some images to my Flickr account. 

Bye for now.