Image transfers now ready to be revealed. It's going to be a long day as I know there is still alot to do.
I have applied water with a sponge and it is just possible to see the image beneath. When wet the stamp image looks quite clear, but as it dries it is evident that more water and elbow grease is needed to rub the remaining paper off.
Below image. I'm not liking the milky white glue residue and I have tried to lift it gently with one of my nails, but it now looks worse. This is going to cause me trouble I know it is. I decided to leave it for a bit to see if it looks better once dry.
I like this one. The arches work well with the railings of the bridge in the photograph. I also like the colour behind the image transfers too, although I may need to alter it slightly, as in add more.
Opposite. Just checking the colour balance for the umpteenth time. It helps to stand back from your work, so that you can appraise it from further away; this way you can see
Below. I love this, although the photos doesn't do it justice as there seems to be a lot of reflective light, but it does show the variety of textures. I've been working on darkening the arches with diluted paynes grey, which does show up all the crevices between the egg shells.
Opposite. This is a view from another corner. There is still work to be done as I'm not yet satisfied with the yellow ochre. Although I love bright colours, it is too bright.
Opposite. And yes you've guessed another corner shot. I have used burnt sienna because I love how it granulates and this has bled in to parts of the yellow ochre, although this isn't the best image to see that.
I was stood on a chair for this shot. It's getting there, but slowly as I have to wait for each layer of paint to dry.
It was suggested to me to use a piece of sandpaper on the edges of the images, so that the edges were less obvious. I've never used it on photos before and I have to say I was a bit nervous. I'm not entirely about it and have spent a bit of time wondering if I've made a mistake. I realise it has aged the image further and I'm not sure about how much to use it on the other photos. I'm worried I'll ruin the image altogether.
On this image left it does look affective as I've also used the fine sandpaper to rub over some of the textured areas I've created and I'm very pleased with the result.
Opposite. Further evidence of the rubbed surface although softer here as the texture required more gentle rubbing.
Below I've added a very diluted layer of paynes grey to both the sides, top and bottom. Initially I was only going to do the yellow, but changed my mind and decided to wash all the paint because I think it will create depth to all the colours I've used.
Another view of the variety of textures, colours and tones. the areas I've used the sandpaper on show up well on this image too.
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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.