creeks and marshes …

Posted on 14/03/2015 by Mari French RI

A few recent workbook spreads and a collage/mixed media piece. I’m trying to get a handle on my current obsession, Burnham Overy Marsh and creek on the north Norfolk coast.

mixed media workbook spread © Mari French 2015

Collage/mixed media on art board © Mari French 2015

I love the expanse of sand and mud when the tide retreats, the marks left by wading birds, the dark breakwaters and remains of bank supports, channel markers tilting at the sky, sunlit drainage channels lined with reeds and broken fencing, bright light on water.

more experimenting …

Posted on 25/02/2015 by Mari French RI

Untitled. © Mari French 2015

… another couple of experimental paintings, again using acrylic, Inktense sticks and gesso, but this time on loose canvas. The canvas was picked for a song at a local auction; I haven’t painted on unstretched canvas before but I loved the feel of it.

Not sure what way to frame it though. It would be interesting to do something a bit different other than stretching it the usual way. Any alternative ideas out there?