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| WITH THIS, THEN. 7×7″ on wood. Original Available Here. Prints available in my etsy shop. |
This painting was one that I did just for fun. And those always seem to become my favorites.
Most often when I begin a piece, I set an intention for a feeling I’d like to express. But with this painting, I just wanted to play with some of the gelli prints I’d been making.
So I wasn’t scared about coming up with a weird character.
And, layer by layer, this funny guy came out of the paint and paper.
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| WITH THIS, THEN. 7×7″ on wood. Original Available Here. Prints available in my etsy shop. |
Through the process, the painting revealed its story…
WITH THIS, THEN the stars may fall, the sun might shine, brighter still. But until, there is never knowing.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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4 comments on “NEW Mixed Media Painting – With This, Then”
K8
super cute! Love the simplicity & the colors…it almost looks kind of encaustic.
crystal
For some reason I really identified with the woman's face. A lot of emotion there, but you moved onto the next step.
Juliette Crane
thanks! it's so strange how simplicity comes so often from not trying. but then i can never “try” and do it again 🙂
Juliette Crane
thanks, crystal. i loved that girl's face too. but a big part of me was so pushed out of my comfort zone with that face, i had to change it. i'm happy to have the progress photo and go back to it again 🙂