I spent the holidays working away on an assortment of sizes and trying out a couple new subjects with the manipulated paper technique. And I even managed to take some photos of the process so I thought this would be a good opportunity to share the basics of what is involved with each piece of work using this technique.

PERCH

Step 1

Preparing the canvas with selected papers; wetting manipulating, tearing, and layering with various gel mediums, letting harden into its own unique surface.

Step 2

Applying sprays and pools of thin washes generously and excessively, allowing the variety of colours to randomly explore the many pathways suggested by the papers' textures.

Notice the paint pooling on the table?


Step 3

Further exploring the texture and shape of the image, line by line, with pen nib and acrylics, until all 3 steps merge as one, creating the final fused cohesive image.

Other works in varying stages of the process:

Daydream Winner

Tonight caught me indulging in my favorite pastime, daydreaming, while driving into town center on my way to pick up my youngest son from Volleyball. What was the fantasy in question? Apparently I covet a window display position. In Silver Bridge Gallery. Where some of my works currently hang.

Whilst self indulgently musing on the possible credible *snort* (more often incredible) scenarios of where I manage to sweet talk those paintings front and center to all passers by I drove past the very gallery in question.

Have you ever wondered (daydreamed) how you would react to . . . say . . . winning the lotto? Think you would be cool? Furiously hop up and down? Scream? Yet still be cool? Videotape-able even? Lets just say...keep that camera away from me.

Thats my baby!

"The Raven's Mirror"

My Work is in a Gallery!

Completely thrilled!

Three pieces are now showing in the Silver bridge Gallery, Bracebridge.
http://www.silverbridgegallery.com/

Which three? Why, The Sparrow's Mirror series!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cedarraven/2939064764/in/photostream/

ART EVERY DAY MONTH - November 22

The Raven's Mirror
Originally uploaded by ravonCol

It has been awhile since I posted something for AEDM. Not for lack of being creative, though. I have worked on a number of things, some are just taking longer to complete!

I just fnished this painting today. I started it some time back, but set it aside as it was not going where I wanted it to go, and then I got side tracked by some new projects. This one is titled the Raven's Mirror. One of a series of birds done in this technique.

Perhaps you remember The Sparrow's Mirror Series? http://www.flickr.com/photos/cedarraven/page2/

Water Colour Tips

This site has a nice selection of "How Tos" using watercolours!

Enjoy!

http://www.susieshort.net/watercolor-tips.html

Susie's Watercolor Tips for Painting with Watercolor are for
the Beginner to the Experienced Watercolorist.
"Short Cuts" by returning to the fundamental basic techniques are Susie's way of
mastering the techniques of this illusive and challenging medium! Have fun!

Oranda

Oranda
Originally uploaded by ravonCol

Oct 31 2008 A birthday present to me--finish this painting! See where the head of the oranda is? That spot used to hold a bird on a wire. As I was painting the foliage below I was grumbling on how I wished my bird was a fish. After leaving this painting for several weeks I decided...what the heck--white it out and paint a fish there instead. So I did! This is an 8x10 canvas using acrylic inks and fluid acrylics. I also used some of that coarse gel medium that looks like cottage cheese when wet, but dries all crystally.

Split Complimentary Colour Scheme

Working on colour schemes with a student of mine I discovered that I am a much freer painter when I am less concerned with the outcome. Another reason for loving every and any opportunity to draw or paint something virtually unplanned. It is full of surprises and discoveries.

EDM # 123 draw a bell

2008/01/14 Perhaps a little over the top for an EDM : ) but I have this lovely bell so I wanted to have some fun with it. This took me two days, as the image is stippled then painted. Sooo I've still been meeting my goal by drawing daily. : ) This is 15"x20" on Canson 140lb cold press. Micron marker 02, water colours, liquid acrylic. Too large for the scanner so this is a photo. Colour is not as intense and image not as sharp, otherwise close. BUT...something is bothering me about it!Below I have reworked the image to round out the bell, add highlights. This seems to be the fix I was looking for! Thanks members of EDM for your aid!