Sunday 17 August 2008

A Special Birthday

Mary, a very inspirational artist friend recently celebrated a special birthday. Carrie organised for a number of people to make contributions to a journal for her. This was my contribution.






As Mary has been such an inspiration to me, particularly encouraging me to try new techniques and 'play' with paints I wanted to try something new. The result was this 6" x 8" canvas, on which I played with gesso to texture the background, enhancing the texture with various paints, before adding the 3 dimensional elements to the project.

13 comments:

Kaz said...

this is really gorgeous Audrey, I've seen carrie and jackie's too, I bet this journal was a fantastic gift to receive. just beautiful, and I love that you experimented for it too.

Caroline Moore said...

This is beautiful irl and it was great to see you experimenting with you paints Audrey - looks like you have it sussed!

penibear said...

Looks beautiful Audrey, I love the graduation of colour from one corner to another.

Emma said...

oooooooo this is gorgeous Audrey, love the colours and textures and love the way it all moves down from one corner. Bet the journal looks fab all together!

Chris said...

It's beautiful, Audrey. Love how all the colours blend and merge together

JACKIE M said...

It is beautiful Audrey the burst of colour is fantastic,looking forward to seeing all the pages irl.

Gillian .... said...

Beautiful colours and texture Audrey to this piece, what a fab gift to receive:)

Seona said...

This is breathtaking Audrey - there is such an energy in the background colours and yet they don't detract from the detail. Beautiful!

Mandy said...

Audrey this is Beautiful, the colours are amazing! Love your work, mandyxx

Carol Q said...

gorgeous Audrey. love the colours and the way you've painted. looks like you need to do some more painting!!

Scrappelise said...

I am nearly out of words.. this is something to touch peoples feelings. It is so beautiful Audrey!

Karin said...

Wow Audrey Wow, this has so much energy to it. Love the texture you've created using gesso and paints. Bet Mary loved it.
Karin x

x said...

This is stunning work...love it...:-)