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.
The Artist’s Journey: Expanding the layering technique.
To recap from my post last week, when I layer I start with the lightest or luminous shades first to that the light shades glow through. Neon colours work well: Yellows give it a warm feel whereas light blues will give it a cooler affect. In this image below I have tried to depict how … Continue reading The Artist’s Journey: Expanding the layering technique.
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
We have the choice.
First image I created this mixed media image in 1981 (oil pastel, charcoal and conte’, and acrylics). I was unmarried at the time and was Morag Armstrong. The guide lines were to show the light and shadows on white objects and one dark object. The still life was set out: two white shells, one white … Continue reading We have the choice.
Morag Noffke 