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…this is the first of several recent abstract experiments with ink and stained tissue on watercolour board that I am happy with. I like the subdued burgundy, brown and gold colours.
You might remember that I’ve used a similar technique for more representative landscape based pieces, also on watercolour board (click here).
This one is quite a small artwork but I think it may be one for framing at some point.
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Can’t wait to see how you’ll use this technique in your Venice series!
Have ordered fancy (and hopefully more stable) papers – excited!
Where did you get your tissue Mari?
Thanks Elaine. I’ll post anything that works eventually. This one actually uses normal acid-free white tissue stained by me with acrylic inks.
I’ve ordered gampi tissue but am still waiting for it to turn up. Will let you know how I get on with it.
I am absolutely admiring, very admiring of your work. Inspiring, of course, but above all : a very powerful way to breathe more freely! Sincerely, JBP
Thank you! it’s great to get such good feedback. thanks for checking out my blog!
Wonderful layers of texture and marks. A very beautiful painting.
Many thanks Shelley, and for taking the time to look at my blog. : )
It looks awesome! Interesting technique too : )
thanks! I just need to work up the scale a bit – bigger versions would be a challenge but worth it. 🙂