I used layers of tissue paper for the background and then added gesso and smeared it then wiped it off. I then used black paint for my handprints and then painted a quote. I Melted crayon on the left center and upper right corner. The crayons were red and orange. I loved everything about this project. I really would not change anything on this project or would have done anything differently! This really represents me!
The background of the picture on the left was done by layering different shades of green. I then layered red and white dots. I put the tree in the middle with presents around to represent my favorite holiday! I like how you have to look close to see the tree yet it is obvious at the same time. The one thing I would change is to fill in the green in the background a little more.
The picture on the right the background is a layering of blues and reds with some white paper showing to give it depth with the dark and light contrast. The center is a grey leaf that is in strict contrast with the background. I love the patchwork quality of the background and the aloneness of the single leaf. I would only change adding a little more depth with the bckground by adding a little more bleu on the lower left corner. I really enjoy the creativity of mixed media! |