circusGIRL

From a sketch to reality....I used a prepped wooden board with tissue paper, watercolors, acrylic paints, and paper clay elements.  I truly love Danielle Donaldson style so used a bit of it in my design...nothing compared to her gorgeous work, but I like it. 

I started by drawing around a character of hers that I copied to get a feel for what I needed to do.  I also used Danielle's method of naming her. (hopefully she doesn't mind)  I just truly love her style and philosophy.

Then I began...trying to let go, but also trying to stick to my design.  Along the way, I hit some bumps and changed the layout...but found it worked to my advantage.

Enjoy the process!

TRUE FREE SPIRIT: July Project

Tasked with the prompt: DREAM of a place and CREATE. 

HENCE my initial sketch leading to the following creation on canvas. 

I wanted to create an abstract version of the South Street Seaport in NYC.

I collaged an abstract piece with tissue paper and gelli prints. 

Next, I applied paint using a Pallete knife for a textured look and added a baggage claim sticker to the boat. And I loved the look but not the bridge part
Sooooo . . .

I took that part off and a skyline emerged. I textured up the buildings, added rubons to elements.

And it was complete in my eyes.