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Thursday, 9 May 2013

Fishing for Dreams continued...

On the easel this week.


Dream fishing

 A few weeks ago I posted a piece called Fishing for Dreams. It was for an art challenge at collage obsession and the theme was emerald. I used Gelli printed paper and acrylic paints.


fishing-for-dreams

 I really liked the idea of  working the idea further and using pastel dream like colours and textures. I also wanted to give my sleeping maiden more detail and make her hair link in to the spiral.
I usually spend a lot of time cutting hair strands from paper as I did in this previous Klimt style piece.

Klimt style woman posted in March

So this time I cut gold and flame orange handmade paper coils to form her ringlets.

Hair detail
And modelling paste impressions made with the nets that come from pre packed oranges in the supermarket.

Modelling paste detail

I am using modelling paste quite a lot these days, it gives such interesting textural results!




 When I played around with the image making it darker and removing the colour it revealed the darker side of dreams, this is an altogether different world! Perhaps this will be an idea for next weeks project. :)

Linked to the wonderful Paint party Friday

Also linked up to Artists in Blogland

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61 comments:

  1. Netty9 May 2013 at 21:33

    Your mixed media pieces are so fabulous and I love them. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  2. Lori Saul9 May 2013 at 23:37

    Beautiful art pieces of color, myth and symbolism. Your blog is a joy. I look forward to visiting again!

    Lori

    Foxglove Hollow

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  3. Terri Corona10 May 2013 at 00:26

    Wow, it's so beautiful! So much texture, and you really captured the dreaminess.

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  4. Jez10 May 2013 at 08:17

    So beautiful, as aleays and so dreamy. I wish my dreams could be like that. I also wish I could do those wonderful layers and layers of mixed media to create an end result like that.

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  5. www.dorissdaughter.com10 May 2013 at 08:56

    OMG! This is truly amazing work. It looks like an embroidered patchwork quilt. The colour and texture work perfectly together! Happy PPF

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    1. Paper rainbow10 May 2013 at 19:19

      Thank you Sandra, I love that you think my piece looks like an embroidery, I trained as a tapestry weaver so im sure that has an influence on how I want the surface of my pieces.

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  6. Valerie-Jael10 May 2013 at 09:14

    Really fabulous! Valerie

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  7. poppylocke10 May 2013 at 09:55

    These are gorgeous!

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  8. Ilona Heimböckel10 May 2013 at 12:39

    Wonderful collaged paintings! I love spirals and I love the colorful images you have created and the ideas behind. The dark version is very appealing also!

    Happy PPF!
    Ilona

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    1. Paper rainbow10 May 2013 at 19:21

      I agree with your sentiments, the dark version is very appealing.. very tempting for my next project. I like returning to the same subject again and again, it opens new ways of looking at things.

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  9. Janet Ghio10 May 2013 at 14:12

    Just beautiful! I made a mermaid once that had hair made of tiny strips of sheet music--cutting and gluing all those little strips takes time!!

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    1. Paper rainbow10 May 2013 at 19:36

      Thank you Janet! Cutting up sheet music for a mermaids hair sounds a brilliant idea, right up my mixed media street! :)

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  10. Unknown10 May 2013 at 14:37

    Gorgeous work! So glad I found your blog! Following!

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    1. Paper rainbow10 May 2013 at 19:37

      Thank you so much Lesley, So happy you have found my small space in blogand. :)

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  11. Anonymous10 May 2013 at 14:43

    so very cool...i love the hair texture but all the texture is amazing!! happy PPF!

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  12. Anonymous10 May 2013 at 14:43

    amazing textures, love love love the hair!! happy PPF!

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  13. PaintingWrite10 May 2013 at 15:14

    what a great piece - I love all the different textures you created. It makes me think of Ophelia from Hamlet for some reason.

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    1. Paper rainbow10 May 2013 at 19:41

      That is a very interesting and perceptive comment Nic! When I posted the first fishing for dreams one comment said it reminded her of midsummer nights dream! Perhaps I should stay away from Macbeth inspired pieces though, I'm not good with gory details :)

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  14. denthe10 May 2013 at 15:16

    Wow, this is amazing! Love all the texture and the beautiful colours!

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  15. ike10 May 2013 at 15:25

    Ooooh - this is gorgeous and I love it in that dark scary one too. I would be inclined to paint a scary spectre on there :-D
    Happy PPF
    IKE xx
    #24

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    1. Paper rainbow10 May 2013 at 20:02

      Thank you, Iv'e never painted a scary spectre before, now there is a challenge! :)

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  16. PiaRom10 May 2013 at 16:14

    OMG how I love your work!!! these yummy textures and colors...and those wonderful details with her hair....I LOOOOOVE it and I want more :D ♥ Conny
    http://piaromsartjournaling.blogspot.de

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    1. Paper rainbow10 May 2013 at 19:42

      You are very kind Conny, I'm now off to see what fabulous gorgeousness you have created this week :)

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  17. Anonymous10 May 2013 at 16:41

    This piece is amazing, I totally love your work. Happy PPF xox

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    1. Paper rainbow10 May 2013 at 19:44

      Thank you Corrine, your comments as always are greatly appreciated!

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  18. Ivy10 May 2013 at 19:12

    Love all the color and texture, fabulous! HPPF!

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  19. Anne Manda10 May 2013 at 19:35

    Wow, fabulous pieces, love at first sight :)! Love your technique and beautiful style, the richness of color, texture and detail! <3

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    1. Paper rainbow10 May 2013 at 20:11

      Thank you so much, lovely to have you following my little space :)

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  20. Rita10 May 2013 at 21:03

    These sre beautiful! The hair in them is incredible. Thanks for your comments on my blog, I really appreciate your input.

    Happy PPF!
    Rita

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  21. kat10 May 2013 at 21:55

    Gorgeous! Your art is such an inspiration, really beautiful piece, it captures and delights!

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  22. Unknown10 May 2013 at 22:24

    WOW!!! This is stunning. AMAZING work! so inspiring. Beautiful technique. pure pleasure to see it. Thank you for sharing.

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  23. Giggles10 May 2013 at 23:46

    This is a stunning piece of artwork!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the texture!! You should try putting it http://pixlr.com/express/ make sure to use the saturation...also the hue changes....gorgeous then save every stage to your computer. I think you will be surprised at how gorgeous each and every color is!!...would look amazing on t-shirts or bags in every color!!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  24. Breesmimi11 May 2013 at 00:05

    WOW WOW WOW! The whole piece knocks my socks off! Thanks for coming by my blog. HPPF!

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  25. Tracey FK11 May 2013 at 01:06

    it was great to see the details of your work so we could appreciate the textures.... I think you have a great sense of colour and form...a pleasure to look at these...xx

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  26. Heather Foust11 May 2013 at 04:35

    This is such a great Mixed Media piece! Love all the texture and colors!

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  27. Tam Hess11 May 2013 at 04:37

    So much texture and color and your composition rocks!! Love your work....following!

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  28. Monique11 May 2013 at 09:46

    This is so beautiful. I love your idea of cutting strips of paper for the hair.

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  29. Victoria11 May 2013 at 13:50

    Wow..pure visual bliss ..there is a potent magical essence in your pieces..they are all fantastic!the faces are serene and peaceful...the textures are very sensory..i want to reach and touch them..amazing..shine on..your art feels like a gorgeous journey drawing me inward!!
    Victoria
    PS; sorry if there are two comments..wasn't sure if my first comment made it through!

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  30. bellefrogworks11 May 2013 at 18:12

    My very favorite things - collage and painting! Those women are just lovely - I love the hair - mixed painting and collage. Fabulous art work. HPPF

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  31. Joy Murray11 May 2013 at 20:33

    This is so captivating. I loved seeing the sequence of dreaming maidens. I love how cohesive it all looks, like nothing is random, all woven together in the way dreams are.

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  32. Cris, Oregon Artist12 May 2013 at 01:43

    Love the hair and how you did it... Amazing work and colors. HPPF

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  33. Abigail Davidson12 May 2013 at 02:25

    Visiting from Artists in Blogland--Wow! Beautiful pieces! They really have that dream quality with the colors and textures. Your work is so inspiring. I also love using modeling paste on canvas. It really adds depth to any mixed media piece.

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    1. Paper rainbow12 May 2013 at 14:02

      Thank you Abigail, I was pleased the way the paste looked like fishing nets once I had painted the surface. It is great stuff! :) Thanks for your comments.

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  34. SwirlyGirl12 May 2013 at 09:48

    I can't really add to what everyone else has said! I'm so pleased you set up your blog so others can appreciate your art x

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  35. Rhonda Halushka12 May 2013 at 15:01

    Love your paintings! Great colors and textures!

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  36. Mary Brack12 May 2013 at 17:54

    Beautiful art!

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  37. Catharina Engberg12 May 2013 at 21:06

    This is Amazing! Such a lot of work you have put into this gorgeous collage! It is Beautyful!

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    1. Paper rainbow12 May 2013 at 21:25

      Thank you Catharina! I never really think about how much time I spend on a piece, but yes, it is built up in many stages, and this piece has taken several weeks to reach this point, but it isn't work, it's fun! :)

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  38. bohemiannie! art13 May 2013 at 00:47

    WoW! I am blown away. These pieces are incredible!

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  39. AM Zafaran13 May 2013 at 12:29

    Absolutely gorgeous! Love the textures and the whole painting.

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  40. Karen Smithey13 May 2013 at 19:30

    Ooooh, I love all that texture! Beautiful work.

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  41. Gloria j Zucaro14 May 2013 at 03:09

    Such beautiful work! Stunning! I love the folded paper tendrils of hair. I forwarded your blog to a friend who loves texture. Thank you for showing details. Thank you for your comment on my blog.

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  42. minnemie14 May 2013 at 04:20

    Fantastic piece! Love the composition and color - especially those beautiful orange hair strands!

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  43. stefanie stark14 May 2013 at 14:43

    Your Fishing-For-Dreams-Artwork is so stunning! I like it very very much!

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  44. Annabelle14 May 2013 at 21:38

    Truly magical in nature. Now that you have toned it down into darkness it only makes it that much more intriguing and mysterious. Love the composition, colours and textures you applied,gives much in dimension. Beautifully captivating!

    Annabelle O,O

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  45. Anonymous15 May 2013 at 14:24

    Love the ringlets and all the other masterful details you brought to this super art. xx

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  46. Jeannette17 May 2013 at 09:12

    Amazing art work,your dreaming fishing is georgus,and the texture and the wonderful colors are great to,love it!!!

    Greetings Jeannette

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  47. Ellen19 May 2013 at 16:51

    Beautiful and ethereal.

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  48. Scraptella20 May 2013 at 10:36

    Es para soñar! hermoso su trabajo!

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  49. Karin26 May 2013 at 17:02

    wow this dream fishing piece of art is gorgeous, love it!!

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