Six of one, half a dozen of the other.

It's finished!

Did you read my last post? Here is what came next.

The bottom painting is complete. Time to do something with the top.

Old book pages and loose threads collaged on.

All is overpainted with watery green and bronze fluid acrylics.

Gothic "ruin" windows are added over top.

The area around the windows is darkened for contrast.

Circles are added [the colour & shape inspired by our miniature crab apple tree].

A hand-cut stamp is used to add architectural elements.

White connecting lines are added under the windows.

White connecting lines are gone - replaced with one large, soft line.

The large, soft line is collaged over with hand-stamped and painted paper.

[Made in my last Stamps, Stencils & Collage Papers workshop]

And... here is the final piece: "Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other"

A mixed media painting, 36" x 48". It will JUST fit in the MINI Cooper ;)

Next it goes to Ottawa to be juried for the upcoming OMMA

[Ottawa Mixed Media Artists] Art Exhibit: Proverbs, JAN 2014.

A detail shot, including some of the calligraphy.

I have SO enjoyed my time in the studio, trying a new approach to my work.

Thank you Flora Bowley for your inspiration!

And thank you to all of you out there who told me about Flora and her book.

Have a creative weekend everyone!

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A Golden Evening.

MINI driving.

On Thursday, I jumped in the MINI and headed off to Kemptville, ON. It was a fabulous drive through beautiful countryside on a golden, summery evening - windows down and music blaring.

One of Catharine's textural mixed media paintings.

I was on my way to Sienna Fine Arts Studio in Kemptville, ON, the new studio space of fellow OMMA [Ottawa Mixed Media Artists] member Catharine Clarke. This is where Catharine gives painting workshops, creates, and displays her inspiring mixed media paintings. Check out her website here and her blog here.

The lovely Andrea.

On this particular evening, a small group of artists gathered at Catharine's studio for a Golden Lecture Demo by Andrea Warren, our local Working Artist for Golden Artist Colours. Andrea is a delight. She brought such enthusiasm to her presentation, along with her knowledge and experience. It was an information-packed two hours, filled with yummy sample boards and "AHA!" moments throughout. There was even a "Goody-Bag" of Golden paints & mediums that we all came away with :)

I love my Golden paints and mediums.

I headed home refreshed and invigorated. It was wonderful to re-connect with fellow artists and meet new ones. And I have even more ideas to try out in my own studio!

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Changelings

Today, I am working on two of the paintings from the previous post... they are taking on a life of their own.

Collage, acrylic paint, hand-carved stamps, sanding, brayer printing and dripping (acrylic paint sprayed with water & alcohol)

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