Found some interesting bits in my odds and ends basket and have added another layer to the painted wallpaper. Layer 2 went on over the weekend. Working on a larger scale than I normally do adds a sense of freedom - especially when you are using paper that is inexpensive but still robust.
The experiments with the overlocker are intended as another layer, but I'm also going to raid my baskets of odds and ends. I hate throwing anything away. Layer one went on the gessoed wallpaper last night so it was dry to work on today.
First of all I added some more acrylic paint - this time using my artist quality paint - far too expensive to use as the first layer. While that layer was drying I experimented with my overlocker. Now I can thread it easily (well almost!) I am enjoying finding out about its capabilities for creative work. I took my camera for a walk with Inca. The water meadow is aptly named after all this rain. Still it looks lovely and green and there are lots of flowers either already out, or in bud. Below are my favourite photos of today - I'm looking forward to painting on my gessoed wallpaper.
On Thursday I bought 5 litres of gesso - so much cheaper than buying 1 litre at a time.It sat there in my special place for new things and looked at me, daring me to open it. I've been wanting to paint something big for a while, so this was my opportunity. Out came the wallpaper lining paper and on went the gesso. Two large pieces are drying ready to paint with colour tomorrow. An image here would be a waste - everything is white.
Today I visited a book fair being held at the Forum. Brilliant! Great inspiration, and so nice to talk to such an interesting bunch of people. I was sorely tempted by a couple of books, especially a small book of photos; a collection of rust images. The colours were amazing.
No images I'm afraid.
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AuthorThroughout my life I have been drawn to textiles and all things 'arty crafty'. Having studied machine knitting and creative textiles on various courses, the time came to go public. Archives
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