For those of you who follow my blog and website, you know that I enjoy using different materials and combining media. I recently purchased a sketch book at Michaels which had canvas board as the pages. I was intrigued by the idea of using watercolor on the canvas and gave it a try, you can see the resulting image above. I wanted to illustrate kids playing outside and these three girls seemed to be destined for the page. The watercolor reaction on the canvas was a fun and unpredictable experience, I really needed to get the paint onto the canvas, add some shading, lift off some paint for the tints, and basically not overwork it. I then decided that I wanted to incorporate my acrylic markers into the piece and used a combination of Molotow, Montana, and Posca pens. If I were going to frame this under glass it would be fine however if I wanted to leave it exposed to the air I would need to seal the piece with a spray fixative. I don't think I will ever do anything to it other than leave it in the book.
What do you think?
Hi, Christy! Long time no hear from me, huh? This is darling! Like all your work! I've still been busy creating, but haven't been blogging now that I'm on FB. Wishing you well! CC, aka Minerva on FB ♥
ReplyDeleteHello my long lost friend. How are you feeling? Last time I heard you were not feeling well. I've been thinking about you. Have you taken any more online classes? I've been taking the newest Joanne Sharpe class but am not spending a lot of time sharing my work. So happy to hear from you. Take care!
DeleteHi! I've had a couple of rough years, but am starting to get a wee bit better. Still home bound, but occasional outings with a rollator. Think a wheelchair is in my future, but just grateful to get out! I have taken some online classes, but I don't seem to finish them! LOL! I still have boxes with Joanne's classes to finish! Bonnie is taking the latest Joanne class too! We're friends on FB and I told her she could use my photos for the flower doodles! I've quit taking any classes now and am concentrating on finishing what I have to do as well as my own personal projects. Did you ever get a FB page? It's great for me as I don't get out so can meet other artists around the world in groups! Keeps me social! Hope you are well and business keeps doing well! You take care too! Blessings! ♥
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you have had health challenges. Yes I am on Facebook. You can use my link on my blog or on my website main menu page to go directly to my FB page. I'd love to stay in contact with you. I am taking the new Joanne class as well but have not had time to watch the videos or do the projects but will have time this Fall. Hugs.
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