"Start Each Day with a Grateful Heart" is an original one of a kind mixed media collage that I made by layering a 12" X 12" deep edge canvas with paper and modeling paste for texture. Then I add more layers and visual interest with acrylic paint, ink, stamps, rub ons and embellishments.
This collage was a complete joy to create. There are a couple spots with text hidden in the layers. 'It's a good day' and 'thank you' are visible in the upper right corner, but 'simplify' is layered into this piece as well. Can you find it? Thanks for visiting!....xoxoxoxo....
Claudine Hellmuth is teaching her fabulous Composition Class at Big Picture Classes and the assignment for week one is to complete an asymmetrical collage. I started "Springtime Awakening" five or so years ago with the turquoise painterly background, the music paper and her image. I loved how she looked against the turquoise, but I just wasn't sure what to do next.
Once I'd reviewed the class materials, I thought back to this piece I'd started so long ago and decided that this was the ideal time to finish her. I immediately thought of a really cool butterfly stencil called 'Flutter' that I got from Retro Cafe Art, and I also knew I wanted to add red. Next, I used yellow to bring the attention back to her face and hat. I'm so excited to say that I received a passing 'Asymmetrical' grade! This is Claudine's feedback: "I love the way the butterflies lead the eye into the piece and bring us to the focal point! this is a wonderful asymmetrical!"
A very exciting moment for me indeed! Thanks so much for visiting...xoxoxoxo.....
I'm the proud mom of a 11-year old long-haired tweenie dachshund who's name is Shamrock. He is full of love and personality and I can't imagine a day without him! He is always thrilled to see me when I get home and he loves, loves, loves his treats and belly rubs. I realized that I hadn't made any dachshund-related mixed-media collages....until now! Life is good!...thanks for visiting...xoxoxo...
