Ok as you can see the tree bodies are the stained paper and then the image of the trees and the fence you can see were drawn on with black ink pen and then white gesso applied over the background of the trees which brings the trees forward. What I love is the white of the paper acts like the light that shines on the trees in the woods. I love that! The above image is about 4 x 5 inches the below image is like 2 x 3.5 inches.
This is a sun print that I did with first dying the fabric with walnut ink concoction and then applying leaves to the fabric while it is still wet this is the result after the fabric has dried. This piece was then washed and ironed.
This was created with a cotton napkin that I found at a thrift store and then folded and wrapped around a rectangular shape of wood that was about 1/4 inch thick and then tied with a cotton yarn. This is one of my favorite pieces and love the look when the fabric has been dried and then ironed. It seems to bring out the details and subtle variations of color. It's like treasure hunting.
I have been inspired by so many people that I have discovered on the blogs. Soon I will learn how to link to them.
Dreamer what a treat to see these and read your words! Thank you so much - you have re-adjusted my day with this. It is so good to hear your passion for your work. I agree about the white paper and light - beautiful. I am not sure what gesso is? It looks like such a great process and I have not really delved into paper dyeing yet. Yes, the wood block pattern is really good. I am hoping this weekend to go and wrap a tree - everything is ready but each weekend I don't quite get there for some reason. I really appreciate these posts Dreamer and thanks for taking the time to do this. Peaceful weekend wishes, Gilly x
ReplyDeleteThank you Gilly, I'm glad that passion shows in my words because I am so happy creating art of any kind. Gesso is a mat finish white acrylic paint that most use for a base for paintings on canvas. I think it used for a variety of purposes and when it's dry it offers a sort of tooth if you will making it ready to accept other paint, etc. I've been delving in a variety of things lately and most readily I enjoy trying to break the rules of what I think artists are not supposed to do or not do what I have been taught are the correct way to use art supplies etc. I think that experimentation and creating all the time allows one to break threw those boundaries and find new ways of being creative, eventually, there will be something I can't create enough of and I will make many. Just the way I am I guess.. obsession is great for productivity haha. Anyway thanks for taking the time to look and write to me. I always appreciate the comments!!! Peaceful weekend wishes for you too!!! :)
ReplyDeletetammy, these are exquisite. you have a very creative mind. scrolled quickly through your blog and really love the images and sounds like the struggles are similar to mine sometimes... i go off and on. luckily i'm on right now. i will be back to see you again!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and thank you for the compliments. So glad you came to see my work. I'm glad to hear that you are on right now. I just can't seem to get enough of any creating.. i am constantly trying something.!!
ReplyDeleteThanks again .. i'll pop over to your blog once in a while !!! Loved what I saw there too!!
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i've enjoyed looking through your blog. some beautiful creations. i'll now stop by more often.
ReplyDeleteYeah!!!! Thanks Deanna .. Love the exchange really.
ReplyDeleteI am really just in love with your art. So beautiful, and so ..hmm, I'm missing a word here. Primal, natural? part of the earth? Bonded with nature? I hate it when I lose words.
ReplyDeleteTLM .. thank you so much. It's always nice to have some validation for the work I create.
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