We got a foil demo from Meg as she worked on this piece
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| Meg's foil demo |
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| Foil demo close-up |
and I turned my test blobs into flowers.
After long days in the studio, it was time for a glass or two!
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| Meg starts happy hour |
Meg is the queen of texture as you can see from this work in progress.
I (again) neglected to get a photo of this lovely plastic wrap background when finished, but it was awesome.
A too-pale combination background of cobweb and plastic wrap begged for a redo, so I slathered on some paint and did a plastic wrap of my own. I wonder what will happen with this background...
We leaf printed up a storm (Bill included),
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| Alice and Bill are leaf printing |
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| Lear printing on top left - first print on the gel plate Top right direct printing with painty leaves Bottom centre - ghost or haunt print from gel plate |
And on another note, I get to tell you that the winner of the draw on September 15 was Angela! Given she's halfway around the world, I suspect that one of the 8.5. x 11" pieces will be on the way to her soon! Thank you all for playing along, and feel free to send any more love quotes you find; they will come to a good end, I suspect!
Happy week all you artsy people - feel free to drop a comment and let me know what's up in your art world!
All these coulours & textures make me in awe...
ReplyDeleteThe results with plastic & leaves deserve to be on the walls.
What a wonderful world is yours!
It was just so much fun - all the wild and crazy energy that happens when one creates in a group was pure delight. Thanks for the kudos on the results, Sim!
DeleteShades of glorious delight more fabulous backgrounds I can hardly wait for a challenge so I can use them. Beautiful work as always. I've never seem anyone create art in more ways and in more colors then you and your friends. Rock on ladies and have a great time doing it.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, Deann, and sorry for the delay in response. Blogger is (again) apparently neglecting to email comments so I can follow up. I love mixed media for all the play possibilities...apparently I'm just a kid at heart, no matter what the mirror tells me! :D
DeleteHi Win, this must have been a brilliant day looking at all the fabulous samples you have here. I look forward to see you playing with these techniques. I usually have to take lots of photos at workshops so that I don't forget anything but I understand that when you are busy enjoying yourself it is so easy to forget to take them. Thanks again for the draw and I look forward to your lovely Art work arriving though I would love to have been close enough to come and play. Have a lovely creative weekend, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteWe had a blast, Angela, although I'm really sorry I missed all the photos. Alice had some beauties! Your chosen piece is on it's way to you - enjoy, my friend! xo
DeleteMeg's foil demo took my breath away! Super colour play all over - you're so lucky ti have play mates!
ReplyDeleteMind, too, Zsuzsa - it's jaw-dropping in beauty! I love having art guests for the way it turns my play upside down and sideways!
Deletewhat a fun colour filled time you had, Win. I so understand why you don't have more photos - it is something I often forget to do.
ReplyDeleteIt most certainly was, Val - an extraordinary weekend!
DeleteThat plastic wrap redo is stunning. I wonder what's going to happen next!
ReplyDeleteMe, too, Eileen! :D It's waiting for the Muse to strike right now.
DeleteThe fact that you didn't take many photos just speaks to how much fun you were having :) Loving those foil textures. And you reminded me about plastic wrap printing. Must raid the kitchen and do some of that again...
ReplyDeleteIt most certainly was fun, Tracy, and the foiling was great fun, along with the plastic wrap. (Don't you keep a roll in the studio for that? :D ) xo
DeleteBeautiful colors. Its wonderful to get together with friends to play with paint and learn new things. No photos means you were to busy playing!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely true, Karenliz - it was a madhouse of techniques on the fly!
DeleteThe fact that you didn't take many photos tells me you had a fantastic time ! Well done, that is what it is all about ! Great results too !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
Thanks, Corrie - it was so much fun, and now I've got a pile of backgrounds to play with. Hooray!
DeleteWow, both the foil and wrap techniques look super cool! I'm going to have to look those up and see how they work. I love the colour explosions!
ReplyDeleteThat's great fun for exploration, Sal, and I was about to point you to a plastic wrap technique on my YouTube channel, only to discover I've not done one yet. Thanks for the tip - I'd better get at it! :D
DeleteCongrats to Angela, she is so lucky!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creations as always, Win. You inspire me, my friend. I love the plastic wrap technique and your beautiful pages with leaves. Hugs!!!
Thanks, Mia...isn't this time of the year great for leaf printing? So many opportunities to play!
DeleteLooks like it was a fun time had by all-even Bill!
ReplyDeleteLove that print from the plastic Win- gorgeous!- What type of medium did you use?sprays,acrylics,inks?
Congrats to Angela! good for her!
See you next time my friend! xoxo
Absolutely true, Jackie - we so much enjoyed our time together.
DeleteThe plastic wrap paint was merely acrylic thinned to the consistency of watercolour with water, although I do sometimes add liquid acrylic medium to the mix. And as you've indicated, I've done it with inks and sprays as well...so many ways to play! ox
Oh my -- you are such a happy artist to have playfriends! I am in awe of all the inspiration here again! Wonderful pieces!! WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs, Susi
Thanks, Susi, and I hope that you are feeling MUCH better this week, because I'm missing MY inspiration from your posts! xo
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