This piece measures 16"x16", collagraph, paper collage, oil pastel and acrylic. I stopped working on it yesterday so for now it's done. This time I added maps and one compass. The grid is a strong element in this one and I rather like it.
Right now I'm jazzed about exploring emulsion digital transfers and using my ink jet printer with traditional art materials. I know nothing on this subject (a small article in a book) which gives me challenge and play! Stones, rocks, pebbles and bricks will be my starting imagery and I believe fits into my oasis series. I'm liking shady cool rocks and moss covered old stones. .. rest, ancient meditations.
I'm also participating in a 10 day mini free workshop, a collage a day. Details and link at Art Propelled with Robyn. I have been inspired by her efforts and today I gave a quick 10min try at a collage (sidebar) Mine went together fast and strongly speaks of vacation...maybe a deeper meaning will show up with meditation. I did have some resistance to "Gets Something Right" but I glued it on anyway. It clearly describes the vacation I have been wanting for this fall for my birthday. I'm looking forward to doing this each day for 10 days...mining for personal gold!!
isn't collage fun?
ReplyDeleteI love your Deliverance series! Each one so unique, yet nicely similar. Great colors. So you! :)
ReplyDeleteI rather like it too.....and all your pieces in the sidebar. It's so interesting seeing everyones 10 minute collages.(Thanks for the mention)
ReplyDeletethis piece is wonderful Mary Ann - now when I see the squares in your work, I think of those maroon tiles you loved - I'm also doing the ten minute collage - it's addictive! and also posting them in my sidebar - will come back and check for your progress! :)
ReplyDeleteI like this piece very much. I also much appreciated your remark: I stopped working on it yesterday, so for now it's finished. I know that feeling very well.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work.
ReplyDeleteI really am liking this one.
ReplyDeleteKatelen
I really like this. I know that it is not really "cool" to say why a person likes a painting (other than esoteric meanderings) but the blue is the same color as a "blue print" and it reminds me of a house plan. And combined with a compass, wow!! How thought provoking and so very wonderul!!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you mix and mingle and play and stretch your materials. It is so creative and bold. Isn't it fun to learn something new to add to the whole process? Keep it up--I just love your compass series!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, Yes, collage is fun. I am an intense personality so it is a big deal if I can get myself to fun!
ReplyDeleteWillow,Thank you...I agree on the part about them being so me...good bad or indifferent, I see me.
Robyn, Thanks so much for the comment and this 10min. collage opportunity! Everyone has something different!
Jeane, This one reminds me of maps I remember reading in the passenger seat when we were hoplessly lost!I needed a compass!
ReplyDeleteYes, check back in and I will do the same...10 min. collages!!
Dave, Oh, that stopping and that finishing! The universal question..."Is it done?"
Zappha, Thank you, I'm going to own that good feeling.
ReplyDeleteKatelen, I'm glad you are liking this one...me too! I'm going to put all 4 together on a picasa slideshow in the sidebar.
Pat, I like your take on this one...I was going with the map but the color of blueprint is nice too!
Elizabeth, I picked up on the word "bold" and I am trying to be bolder in my expressions...thank you for the encouragement!
such an inspiring site! love dropping by - jenean
ReplyDeleteThis Deliverance piece is really great, and the one on the top of your sidebar. I love the red circular shape, and the black and white on the side, and the blue, blue is so hard for me, finding the one I like, and then always thinking it doesn't fit... thank you also, always, for your kind comments, especially on my last post... I feel much better1 Roxanne
ReplyDeleteshady cool rocks and moss covered stones,,,,sounds so delicious.
ReplyDeleteThe seeking,,,learning, stretching,,it's what keeps us going. And this is beautifully funky fun!
(in THE very best way)
Roxanne, Glad you feel much better and after your comment, I'm feeling good about my blue! thank you.
ReplyDeleteBabs, I have my camera and pointing it at all shady rocks...fun!
I love the grids you've been using -- I love squares and this adds squares without being rigid.
ReplyDeleteDeliverance 4 is luminous. It glows with possibility. So many directions on that compass!
ReplyDeleteKim, Nice to find another artist loving the grid...I believe there are several of us that enjoy the structure of the grid as I do.
ReplyDeleteSan, I want to package your words: luminous, glow, possibility...thank you.