Collage Obsession Challenge
The Leonardo da Vinci Vitruvian man is a hugely iconic image, and I wanted to combine it with one of my favourite painters interpretation of the work, William Blakes' Albion, or glad day'. The figure Albion being the personification of humanity, rejoicing in freeing himself from the shackles of materialism. William Blake was an influential British painter and poet born in 1751 and I have always been fascinated by his dark romantic symbolism.
Laying on paper layers |
I printed out the image and began to alter it using first paper and then washes of watercolour.
adding gesso and modelling paste |
Then used gesso and modelling paste medium to build up texture, finally finishing with acrylic paint ....I know over the next few days I'll fiddle about adding more texture, I sometimes find it difficult to know when to put down the paintbrush, so I would love to hear your comments on if you think he needs more work....
You might say you were out of your comfort zone, but you certainly weren't out of your creative zone. This is so beautiful, and I am so in love with your collage/mixed media style. This is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love Blake's metaphysical style of poetry and painting. And what can one say of Da Vinci. Words can't express.
Thank you Jez, as always your lovely comments are really encouraging. I did find this a challenge and its lovely to get such positive feedback. :)
DeleteWell done
ReplyDeleteThis would be WAY out of any zone I could fathom. It's a fabulous piece!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much..although as I say i am much happier in a world of fairies and flowers. :)
DeleteGreat work! I love how you combined modelling paste and newspaper scraps in the rays of the sun. Very creative!
ReplyDeleteThanks Salla.
DeleteWow! I LOVE the way you incorporated Da Vinci's image into your vibrant collage. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThank you Arnoldo, So glad you like my collage :)
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