I ordered a wonderful DVD by Carol Nelson, "New Approaches to Mixed Media Materials", and really love what I have learned so far! I'm sure I will watch it again many times as I try the different techniques she demonstrates, and hope to have some examples to show here soon.
While I was waiting for the DVD to arrive, I browsed my bookshelves and discovered I had a Cloth Paper Scissors Book "Techniques and Inspiration for Creating Mixed-Media Art" by Barbara Delaney. As I flipped through it, I found an article "Paper Collage Quilts" by Annette Morgan, and rediscovered a section I found inspiring when I first read the book, giving ideas and instruction on making a long panel using fabric, torn paper, dyed sticks, and hand stitching. I was ready to give it a try, using painted papers I did last year, along with some twigs from the yard that I dyed, some paper and fabric beads, painted corrugated cardboard and stitched embellishments. Here is my first one:
I hope to find a shadow box to display it in. The finished panel is about 5 1/2" by 13", which is small, but it is a great size for trying the technique out. I have another one partly completed:
It's a challenge to decide how to embellish in a way that will add to the visual interest, but also enjoyable as I see the piece change and become more of a piece of art.
I look forward to continuing my journey, and will add more posts as I continue learning these wonderful new techniques! Stay tuned...
2 comments:
I really like your mixed media piece. It may inspire me to slip some paper and other materials into my quilts.
Oh good! Looks like you are having a ball! Party on.....
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