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| Western Skies 3 16" x 16" painted acrylic papers collage |
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| Western Skies 3 16" x 16" painted acrylic papers collage |
In the meantime, I have started on a second set of those pillars/columns/poles. They are the same size as the first set (14", 12" and 10") but using the current colors shown above. For the past couple of years I have moved away from working on canvas or board, believing that using wc paper as a substrate allows me to store things more easily and to throw things away more readily. These wood columns are a departure I guess. They need to be stored now and will take some space. I am not sure how many I will do. My friend has gotten me on to the idea of painted poles for the garden. I admit that I am interested. Again though, what about storage? These would be 3-4 ft high and about 4" wide. That is some heftiness. I will have to think about things. Plus, there is the added hardware to display them in the garden. Still, I am thinking about it. It is nice that she was thinking expansively about my art. I certainly don't do it for myself.
OK, I had a minor disaster with some varnish this afternoon but I am replete with supplies so I found a substitute that works much better. It pays to try everything doesn't it? We also ran out of propane if that can be believed. (Not our fault either, mind you.) That crisis was solved also. Very lucky:)
Hope everyone is busy with good things this weekend. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Libby
I enjoyed seeing an entirely different color harmony and how well you got it to work. These are brilliant.
ReplyDeleteExcited to hear that the columns are calling you - enough for you to try more. I know they will be stunners!
A whole new world awaits.
I had a friend make round multi-colored columns for her garden, inspired by a famous glass artist, and they are quite wonderful.
Have a great and creative week, Libby.
Julie,
DeleteI really like these colors together too. getting a darker yellow is tough isn't it? The result often doesn't appeal to me. But, everything seems to work for me with what I came up with.
The columns/posts are something. My friend has me thinking about boards for the outside also. They would be painted of course (no paper) but would be just the same as my collages. Why not? It's funny what a person can come up with to do just by trying one new thing.
Thanks as always for your visit and support. I appreciate it.
Libby
I like both of these orientations, yet the second one sort of upsets the expectations, which pleases me more...if I think of the golden growth of wheat and the tiny clouds in blue sky imagery popping to mind with your textured papers.
ReplyDeleteI, too, am happy you are working on the columns with these colors/papers. Don't worry about storage issue. Just do what you need to and follow your instincts.
Carol,
DeleteIt's almost as if that second one is upside down. Funny how your expectations can be upset by a small change.
The columns have been fun so far. They are so fragile though because of the paper. The varnish helps a bit and putting a stand on them will help too but really, they can be damaged easily. However! If I paint directly (which I am considering) that may eliminate some issues. We will see.
And you are right about the storage issue. That shouldn't be my guide. I have hangups about valuing my work though so that issue is wrapped up in the storage issue. Very psychological!
Hope you are well and having a good weekend. Thank you for your visit.
Libby
Dear Libby - like Carol I think of wheat fields and blue sky. Both images are super. Will be anxious to see your garden poles. That sounds so intriguing. I haven't been able to visualize them. So will look forward to seeing what you create. Have a lovely week friend. Hugs!
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