Where do you get you inspiration??
While on a walk with my grandson I
came across this garbage can cover....
and I just had to snap a picture!
came across this garbage can cover....
and I just had to snap a picture!
When the opportunity arose
I pulled out a bunch of Perfect Paints
and got lost in the creative process.
I began with a gesso'ed burlap canvas
added a layer of black gesso
and then a thin layer of
a 50/50 mixture of Glaze and Aged Copper,
added a layer of black gesso
and then a thin layer of
a 50/50 mixture of Glaze and Aged Copper,
which i wiped most of it off!
Then let the layering begin.
I dabbed on paint with various sponges
I mixed colors together
I combined paint and polishing plaster
all to achieve various looks and textures!
I mixed colors together
I combined paint and polishing plaster
all to achieve various looks and textures!
JUST LOVE THE LOOK!
Once my background was complete
the question arose....
WHAT OH WHAT to do now!
I must have stared at the canvas for a day.....
the question arose....
WHAT OH WHAT to do now!
I must have stared at the canvas for a day.....
I pulled out various Petaloo blooms
the tag I had been using my 'TOVERs on
zipper parts
the tag I had been using my 'TOVERs on
zipper parts
wire mesh
a bit of halloween netting.....
Here are a few close ups....
