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My participation in the Roy G Biv search has come full circle. Its been fun and I've met some new artists and connected to new sites! This month is free color choice and I decided to post some of my  favorites.  I thought I might see a trend or color connection but so far its just a mixture of random favorites. The first piece (from top to bottom) is a mixed media work on paper and the second one as well ... both are from my series on the planets. The third is fabric and I love the layers as well as stitching on the machine and adding beads. The fourth was one of the first fabric pieces I put together and really showed me my direction in creating my own artifacts, my ancient stories.This last piece is just a portion of new work and honestly I always love the one I'm with ...was that a song? Truly my attention is on the work at hand and I live with all the potential. Sometimes I'm disappointed but its the joy of creating isn't it? Check out Jennifer Coyne Qudeen for more links to more artists posting more for the last of Roy G Biv for 2014!

One and Two and ...

"One" was my first effort in the molding paste/sanding technique over the collagraph/collage technique. I began wrong using a canvas. I stenciled a row of hearts with tinted molding paste and then covered the area with another color tinted molding paste.This was my first time to use my new power sander and I think I was timid about my sanding. All in all I can see possibilities for layers.



"Two" was interesting as I over shot the sander into the paper area and quickly lost some image. I was trying to sand down to a earlier color of red but before I could get to the red I had also sanded the edge which was getting seriously thin. Working on "Three" now and adding more layers and sealing collage areas.

I'll be starting a new project soon and was curious how this molding paste and sanding could be used. A wood panel would be ideal for this method. I'm still not sure of this method as I'm very impatient and the drying and waiting gives me fits and slows down the creative chances and spontaneity.

Added note: Upon reading this post over I am surprised at my seriousness....sometimes I get so caught up in the art making that I forget to have fun...!! I will lighten up as I love doing the work and will try to be more playful in my descriptions.