The image opposite shows the size of photos and stamp images I am putting onto the middle section of my canvas, although these are not the images I will be using. It was just to give me an idea of how it look. At this stage I had completed applying the squares and rectangle shapes onto the canvas.
Opposite I have applied the first wash of gesso and it has started to knock back the fairly strong colours from the brown and textured papers I've used.
Above is the second layer of gesso. This is still at the wash stage because I don't want to completely lose the textures and the edges of the paper.
Opposite shows the third layer, which was applied a little thicker this time. Once it is dry properly I will assess whether I need to apply any more layer or whether I want to keep some of the darker shapes visible. I will post further development in the next few days.
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I am a new up and coming mixed media artist currently studying my 2nd year at Macclesfield College on Creative Arts for Employment Foundation Degree.
Since April this year I share a Studio Workshop and Gallery space in Macclesfield with three of the students that are on the same course. We are all quite diverse from one another; one specialising in textile and embroidery, and the three remaining artists have all created our own techniques in mixed media.
We will eventually have guest artists exhibiting their work and we'll also be doing workshops so that we can share our knowledge to all ages.
My work is primarily centered on natural forms such as abstract flowers, landscapes, seascapes and ceramic work that is both textural and with the feeling of movement.
Colour has a strong influence on me and this is reflected in my work mainly strong and bright or subtle, however the mood or subject dictates. When looking around me for inspiration colour is the first thing that has a major impact on me with texture a close second. Due to colours influence on me this is the first thing I consider when starting a new project and then I decide if I'm going to add texture to the canvas, paper or board. I use photography, watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, printing & ceramics as a means to translate what I see. Some of my work is representative yet I also like to experiment with small compositions & paint abstract images from them. I use a wide range of media from tissue paper to tile grout in my acrylic & printing work to add texture & depth; this makes my work both visual & tactile.
I have been commissioned paintings & I'm available for more work.