This is what always interests me when spending time creating, having no plan at all, simply allowing it to be. After adhering the collage to the MDF panel, I then set it aside, would I return to it to add something else or was the project as completed as I wanted it to be. There was the passing thought of turning it into a hanging, using one of the branches as a hanging mechanism but as soon as the thought entered my head, I dismissed it, somehow it didn't feel right for this project, instead, immediately finding a home for two off-cuts of branches on the collage itself.
Supplies
That's Crafty! Clear Stamp Set Lynne's Affirmations Set 7
That's Crafty! Surfaces MDF Panel 8"x8" Pack of 3
That's Crafty! Mediums Gesso White
That's Crafty! Multi-Purpose Craft Adhesive
That's Crafty! Flat Matte Spray: Sage, Ochre, Walnut
That's Crafty! Liquid Acrylic Wax
PaperArtsy Eclectica EAB04 Designed by Alison Bomber
PaperArtsy Infusions: Rusty Car, Sleight Blue
PaperArtsy Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylics: Caramel, Terraacotta
Carabelle Art Stamp Stitched Mixed Media Background
Archival Ink Jet Black
Extras: twigs, old book pages, rice paper, stained calico, rusted safety pin
Instructions
It started with papers and a piece of calico which had all been previously stained. I intended to use this book page which had been stained with Infusions but knew the tree would be lost amongst the staining, so by chance, turning over the book page, I saw that the Infusions had seeped through to the rear side, this was perfect as it displayed a stained effect but enough "white space" for the stamped tree to not be obliterated by staining.
Once this was dry, a stamp from the PaperArtsy EAB04, with Jet Black ink, was repeatedly stamped onto the background, ensuring some areas were free from stamping. In some areas, pushing the stamping back with Gesso, before stamping over the areas again.
Stitching was added to the tree trunk, to bring interest to where the papers were layered.
Once adhered, I dabbed Gesso, ever so slightly onto the collage, before the final touch was the addition of the cut off branches to the collage.
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Kind Wishes
Lynne
Really the most beautiful autumn day , with the soft melancholic feeling to it , so love the layers of papers, Lynne, the add of branches, and how you sewed on the tretrunk !! <3 xxx
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ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Lynne - I love that tree of yours. I have it and have yet to ink it up... now we're heading into autumn/winter I think the time is not far off! Love the layers of old papers, all those different textures, and the words hovering in and out of view. Wonderful!
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Really gorgeous layering Lynne. The natural tones look wonderful and the quote is very evocative of this time of year.
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
Sure does make one appreciate the time and mindful choices it takes to create a piece like this. Beautiful.
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