Whether on paper or outside our window... we're celebrating Sunshine and Flowers here in the Studio.
A mistake gone right!
Yes, that is correct. When I first started this tiny mixed media piece everything quickly went from good to bad. I was just about to start over when I thought I had nothing to lose by continuing to experiment. As it turns out, it is one of my favorite pieces and a wonderful learning experience.
I soon discovered that all the yucky parts I didn't like which were eventually covered by colorful layers of paint, gesso and watercolor are what gave it such intense vibrancy and depth.
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| Flower Gala 40-437, Sentiment Collection 30-350 |
The great structural foundation for all that liquid loveliness is an Inchie Arts Art Square. I was amazed that after multiple applications of gesso, paper text, matte gel, watercolors, acrylic paint, pastel pencils and a final coat of Krylon Clear Acrylic Coating, the Art Square didn't warp. The piece looked like a tiny ceramic tile and was easily adhered to the card with double-sided tape.
There is beauty in everything.
Sometimes is just takes a few more layers to uncover it. :0)
