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Friday, November 11, 2011

Results from Painting Class

A week ago I had my last mixed media painting class, when we showed our finished or almost-finished pieces. It was so interesting to see all the different works and that tremendous talent!!! The class was so much fun, I learned a lot and I'm a bit sad that it is already over. Those six weeks went by way too fast.

My first finished piece "Día de los muertos" I had already shown here. These two pieces that I'm showing you today are based on the two watercolors I showed you here. I'm not quite sure whether either of them is already finished.

The Mermaid's Dream, 7.5"x7.5" mixed media painting

In both paintings I wanted the area where I sprinkled salt into the wet watercolor uncovered, but most of the rest got covered by strips of tissue paper that I had painted in class. I added photos (printed out on regular copy paper), torn book pages and stamps. I quite like the result, but I feel that especially the "sleeping child" is still unfinished. It will help to step away from it for a bit, and then when I come back to it I hope to see what else needs to be done.


Sleeping Child, 7"x7" mixed media painting

This is today's contribution to Art Every Day Month, and I'm also linking to Paint Party Friday. I haven't joined PPF for a few weeks because of lack of time - I wouldn't have had the time to visit you. This weekend, however, looks much better.
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27 comments:

  1. Tracey FKNovember 11, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    you really got a lot from that class and the work is fantastic... I love classes that inspire you so much but I think your best work is still to come now you have time to play with all those ideas.... can't wait to see what your work develops into xx

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  2. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    These are beautiful.

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  3. Carolyn DubeNovember 11, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Love the colors and the composition!

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  4. Mary C. NasserNovember 11, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Love The Mermaid's Dream and all its layers!

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  5. seablueleeNovember 11, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    I love the colors in both of these. Lovely work!

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  6. Joni NickrentNovember 11, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Love the layers and beautiful bold color!

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  7. HeARTworksNovember 11, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Never used the salt technique yet, but I might since you've come up with an interesting texture I'd like to try. Great collages! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  8. rebecca mcfarlandNovember 11, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    These are beautiful! I am so inspired by the depth that you have created with mixed media! The water quality that you achieved in The Mermaid's Dream is so moving.

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  9. Lisa GordonNovember 11, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Carola, these are just beautiful!
    Sending you wishes for a wonderful weekend!

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  10. La Vie QuotidienneNovember 11, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    These are both so very beautiful...you are an amazing talent. I wish a class like this was offered near me, I think it would be so much fun to attend.

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  11. foxysueNovember 12, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Hi Carola, Wow these are both very beautiful, the second one in particular has something very special going on! It reminds me of the intuitive collage work I like to do for Full Moon Dreamboards - Jamie Ridler. I'm thinking of asking people to join me on-line some time in the future to put up their own intuitive collages it is amazing what comes to the for! I hope you will join me?

    Sue x

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  12. Carole M.November 12, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    such interesting collages; I can well imagine how you will miss the comeraderie within the class environment.

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  13. ChantalNovember 12, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    a beautiful style of art

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  14. dawnNovember 12, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    I love the way you make art, it's gorgeous. The mermaid one is stunning with all the layers and colors. The sleeping baby is always precious, gotta love how sweet they are when sleeping.

    A art class sounds fun and so helpful. I'm currently taking a online art class and love it.

    Have a good weekend.

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  15. ANNENovember 12, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    What beautiful work. I love the mix of colours and patterns and the light and dark.

    thank you for visiting me & for your words of encouragement. xox

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  16. JennibellieNovember 12, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Beautiful Results! Thanks for sharing, hugs Jennibellie :) x

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  17. GeckostoneNovember 12, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Oh these are both excellent! I really am in love with the "dream" one, gosh you are doing wonderful with these!!! Deb

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  18. A'n'G JohnsonNovember 12, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    great layers and colors

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  19. FridaNovember 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Both are very beautiful but at this time I just love the one with the babies :-)

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  20. MarcieNovember 12, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    These are so wonderful!!! I'm always intrigued by mixed media art. Terrific!

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  21. GlorV1November 12, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Really great Carola. Love the Mermaid.Thanks for sharing.

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  22. peggy aplSEEDSNovember 13, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    hi, Carola, these are wonderful. i tried the salt on watercolor right after i saw yours some time ago but i think i put too much salt and came up with a mess! you do this technique so well!

    thanks for sharing!
    hugs,
    peggy aplSEEDS

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  23. NettyNovember 13, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Great collages, happy PPF, x

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  24. EVANovember 13, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Lovely mixed media pieces. Good for you for doing AEDM - I knew I wouldn't have time this year.

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  25. Jen @Sadie InspiredNovember 13, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    So pretty how the layers work together! :)

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  26. CatherineNovember 15, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Lovely!

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  27. JKWNovember 15, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    I do love the look. This is great that you are putting together what you lean in class and sharing it. Thank you. Blessings, Janet, PPF

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