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| ELIXIR 10"x10"x1.5", mixed media on illustration board $250 CAD Available at Studio22 Open Gallery, Kingston, ON Canada or send me an email |
ELIXIR [n. an underlying principle; quintessence] is a wonderfully moody, mixed media painting. It took shape at Karen Rosasco's workshop and has since become a real favourite of mine. I invite you to explore its evolution...
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| quinacridone nickel azo gold over collage. heavy matte medium as glue and texture. |
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| dark areas painted in. touches of turquoise phthalo enhance texture. |
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| light areas blocked in with gesso, or possibly titan buff. |
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| defining shapes with line and colour. |
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| refining and enhancing shapes. text stamped in turquoise phthalo. |
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| organic lines added in charcoal. note the colours & texture on the rusty lamps behind the painting. subconscious influence? |
WOW! Loved to read and see the process! Merci!
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to see how a piece evolves.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Véronique & Kathryn :) I love to follow the "behind the scenes" process too!
ReplyDeletei agree, love seeing the process......beautiful
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janie :)
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning. Definitely a piece to see (and touch) in person!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Seth! Glad you like it. It certainly has your colours, not to mention metal and texture :) I was reminded of this after reading your Mixed Media May interview today!
ReplyDeleteSeeing the process just adds to my enjoyment of the final piece. Stunning!!!
ReplyDeletelove this piece, great to see it taking shape!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoy this piece, Jo! Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dymphie!!!
ReplyDeleteYour work is stunning! I am so happy to discover you and your art.
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Hi Roxanne! Thanks so much for your wonderful words - you made my day!!! :)
DeleteOh it's just delicious! Would love to see it in person.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julia :) I wish we could all visit each other's studios!
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