...are finally completed, and thank goodness for that. The out-of-country ones left last week, but the Canadian ones may be delivered sometime in 2025, given that Canada Post has just gone on strike, bless them.
Having finished with the cards, I'm now in process as I create the grandchildrens' yearly Christmas ornaments, and that's a great change of pace. This part of the table is so messy I'm not even sure you can pick them out.
There's more to come on them, of course, but there's time enough for that. I was desperate for some colour play, so I hauled out some unfinished pieces
and turned them into a glaze party with ochre fluid acrylic, olive green ink and quinacridone burnt orange heavy body. I've not made up my mind whether I like any of the glazes, but it was certainly fun to do.
With leftover paints on the table, I plopped some wet dryer sheets on top, and left them to dry, I thought.
Then it occured to me that I didn't have to stop there, so I smooshed the top half of an unfinished canvas piece into the very wet dark green dryer sheet
and then the bottom half into the burnt orange sheet. It could easily be left as is for further work, or cut in half to pursue two smaller pieces. I'm really liking the top green smooshed part.
And now I present you with the world's most Boring Blog Photo - this is the culmination of those weeks of Christmas card making, now complete, and hallelujah! It's such a wonderful feeling to finish a project, even if the postal service presents it from going anywhere.
Hope your week was both productive and fun, and may your postal service support you in every way. 😉
Hi Win, While I was reading your post it occurred to me that you use words seldom heard around here. Like hauled, plopped, dryer sheets, quinacridone and smooshed. I have to admit it makes me feel kind of unproductive...lol
ReplyDeleteEverything looks lovely, but I think I like the quinacridone glaze the best.
Good luck with your Christmas cards and the Canadian Postal Service or Non-service as the case may be.
Best wishes from me, coming your way on the internet the only way to fly. Big hugs, Deann
And were you to write about the way you create, Deann, I'd be lost in outer space. 🤩 Isn't it a wonderful thing that there are so many ways to create...I can troll social media for hours, just enjoying the luscious works of art and the wide variety of creations.
DeleteI'm with you on the quinacridone glaze, with the green running a close second. The ochre shade has never been a favourite of mine and was an attempt to step out of my 'love it' zone.
And right back at you on the internet for staying in contact. Right now it's got the postal service beat all hollow. Sending hugs, my friend!
You have been busy! I hope your grandchildren know how blessed they are to have a grandma/nonna/nanny/oma who makes them such wonderful gifts each year. Loving the 'stratified' works where the glazes bring everything together to a unified piece. And I'm all for smooshing with wet paint - such fun :)
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping the grandchildren will appreciate the goodies as they age. And in the meantime, I love making things for them. In the meantime, I'm glazing and smooshing like a child myself! '-)
DeleteHi Win, thanks for the lovely Christmas card. I've sent yours but by the sound of it you might get it next year Lol! You certainly have been having fun with the paint. I'm sure your grandkids will love whatever you make for them. Take care and craft on my friend. Big hugs Angela x
ReplyDeleteIt arrived already? That's pretty amazing! And yes, I won't hold my breath waiting for yours - I'd be dozens of shades of purply bruises given the postal system here!
DeleteYes, I have been having fun in the studio, and have now finished the kids' ornaments. Will I remember to post them? Goodness knows.
Have a great week, Angela - you just keep on inspiring us all!!
You're too kind but I can put up with it anytime. By the way hubby says he loves your cards xXx
DeleteThat's awesome! I'm delighted to hear it, Angela!!
DeleteOh là là, snort, there goes your Christmas card delivery, and Canada Post goes on strike at a time of the year when everyone knows that more and more items are sent out because of the festive season. It's a way of adding weight to their actions. Let's hope they win their case quickly and that everything returns to normal.
ReplyDeleteI really like your layering of colours, it looks like landscapes of hills and valleys, abstract and figurative at the same time, it's very beautiful. The glazes you've applied bring it all together and I think all three are excellent, to be honest.
As for the ecrasés and other techniques you specialise in, I have to say that every time you do them, I'm blown away, that's for sure! For me, it's a concentration of life, an explosion of colour and a buzz of vitality. Bravo dear friend!
I send you hugs and apologise for being late this week. Have a great time creating for your grandchildren.
It is always such a joy to see your comments, Sim, no matter when they arrive. I do hope you're feeling better these days!
DeleteI'll play some more with those abstracted pieces, and see whether they turn into something new. It's always such fun to follow ones nose in the studio.
Thank you, always, for your lovely comments - they brighten my week in ways you cannot imagine. xo