So the first image is stage one that includes torn up copies of a some of my mixed media journal pages, (thanks Linka for teaching me how to do that!) and various fruits, flowers, leaves, stamps from other old paintings.
I added gesso to some Strathmore Inkjet Textured Paper. After all, the 15 minute online workshop I took was sponsored by Strathmore. Oddly, I had bought the paper before I even knew of the workshop. Then, I added some really drippy acrylics. I ran the original collage through the printer onto the newly painted paper.
I have some ideas about how to proceed. Stay tuned! Could be interesting :)
So, I did the next step according to the lesson and I had no feel for what to do with oil pastels. None. And, I haven't even decided I want to learn how to use them. I added some black. Linka always tells me "you need a little black". And, outlined some lettering, smeared some pastels around and walked away from the painting! So, I'll wait for the next lesson to see if I continue this little exercise. It's a process!
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Looking forward to seeing where you go with this, carry on having fun!
What an interesting process! It looks like you're having a really good time with it! nancy
Love what you are doing with these collages Lisa. I'd love to know what paper you are using to print out your original art. I got the paper recommended by Pam Carriker, but it seems too substantial. Or did you prepare the collage digitally and then just print it on your painted background paper.
Shirley-I had recently purchased a pkg of Strathmore 80# Inkjet paper. It is described as "lightly textured paper ideal for replicating pastel or watercolor artwork". I had bought it to turn some sketches into cards and still have the look of a watercolor. I did the collage (pasting pieces of old art) on the paper. Then,added gesso and acrylic paint-backwards way of going about it, but it's just what happened. I didn't know I wasn't going to like the white background. And, I need to get some oil pastels per Pam's instructions, as mine are stored back in Texas. I then printed the collage on the painted piece of strathmore. We will see where this goes!
Good to hear from you!
Gorgeous! I love the colors and it really looks fun ^^
Thanks Lisa. I will follow with interest!
This sounds fun!
Please continue sharing your techniques. I learn so much from it. Congratulations on winning the Zelma Cinnamon painting. Her work is fabulous...but then yours is too.
I think I may have to commit to this online workshop...these pieces are wonderful. Thanks for the heads up!
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