18x33 pastel on wallis paper
I started with this pastel painting and at this point decided I could benefit by doing a study piece to help me decide on final color.
5x7 on board, gridded and sketched. The board I picked up happened to be this ochrey tone. Probably beneficial - lending the whole image to be a little warmer than the pastel painting above.
5x7 on board, gridded and sketched. The board I picked up happened to be this ochrey tone. Probably beneficial - lending the whole image to be a little warmer than the pastel painting above.
This time I decided to paint the image before applying paper. I used acrylics because they dry fast. My reference for this image was from two different photos. The girl is my grandmother and her dog Jack - this was one photo. The house was a picture of her house growing up in Massena, NY.
Some paper has been added. I used my larger pastel version as a guide to help me visualize where I wanted the paper. So to a certain extent I'm using each piece to help me with the other.
I have added paint in such a way to work the pieces of paper in with the image already established.
Pastel was then used to carve out the image.
No Jack (study for My House Your Dog)
5x7 mixed media
I was really happy with the colors in this piece, so I decided to go with them to finish my larger pastel.
My House Your Dog
18x33 pastel on wallis paper
Katie,
ReplyDeleteThese collage postings are fascinating. You have such an eye and great intuition for placing colors and textures! What fun it is to 'watch' your progress with each photo. Thank you so much for sharing this. It just makes me want to try a collage, but I wouldn't even know where to start. So until I get up my nerve, I'll live vicariously through your adventures! Thanks again for sharing and inspiring!