The post summarizes the author's journey in exploring layering art techniques, starting from foundational learning to playful experimentation. It illustrates various pieces created using diverse materials and methods, including abstract mixed media and chance art. The author reflects on the emotional significance of their work, particularly a piece titled Forest Girl, which connects to personal experiences and challenges, including a cancer diagnosis. Influential books on creativity also shape the author's artistic process.
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Friday Studio: A Face Layered in Kind
The author is currently focused on a large pastel drawing while reflecting on a previous work titled "A Face Layered in Kind." Created in April 2012 before her breast cancer diagnosis, the piece symbolizes the duality of shadow and gold within everyone. Through mixed media, the artwork explores personal layers in life and the impact of her cancer journey on her values, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's true self.
Collage: Taste/Tastes
A section of taste/tastes collage by MFNoffke. Collage The origin of the word “Collage” is French and means to glue or paste; making up a two dimensional image usually on paper or material. When constructing a collage you could either spend a lot of time on an image or you could set yourself a quick … Continue reading Collage: Taste/Tastes
Collage Challenge: Taste/Tastes
Here are three example sections of collages I have done. What is a collage? Dictionary meaning: Collage (not to be confused with college) noun: collage; plural noun: collages a piece of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing. Today’s prompt word: … Continue reading Collage Challenge: Taste/Tastes
Morag Noffke 