This is very much a transition piece for me. I have only just begun experimenting with mixed media and I am completely in love. This little self-portrait includes stars, dragonflies and butterflies which always play a role in my artwork as well as little pieces of the French language which I hold near and dear (my husband is a French teacher). The color purple is simply my favorite and the aged look represents how I have always felt like an old soul.
I have used colored pencils, paper, copper, Distress Ink, acrylic, cardboard, tape, rubber stamp and mod podge.
Hmm…a little sorcery goes a long way here, very inspirational! I love the ‘moody’ colours enhanced by the copper work, would be wonderful to see the original.
Beautiful color palette and layout. Wonderfully done!
thanks so much!
I am new to experimenting too! Great to get other people’s thoughts and be encouraged! ….and purple? yes! xx
This piece of ‘Artwork is “Cool” by design, love it! It’s sweet and strong.
Very imaginative. The face has such character.
thanks to all of you for such positive feedback….so nice to share my work with fellow artists!
This one really draws me in. I love the eyes and the hair; the placement of the butterflies/dragonflies; the color; and the copper adds a really cool touch!
This is so lovely!!!! It must be even more gorgeous in person!
I LOVE THIS!! All of the comments are so true, it’s moody and the colors are fabulous!! The composition moves you around the whole piece!! I want to see it in person!!
thank you so very much!