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| Eagle of Storr mixed media collage |
I have been busy in the studio over the past couple of weeks so haven't had much space to blog, but back to normal now and I can post one of my newest large pieces.
My eagle is set in the beautiful landscape of north west Skye. Storr is a large mountain surrounded by large rock formations the largest being the rock pinnacle called 'the old man of Storr' It is a famous landmark of Skye and has been used in many movie scenes, you may recognise it!!
Eagles are said to nest in the rocky outcrops, I saw one a few years ago as I drove along the coast road . It flew over my car down the hills towards the sea, bigger than any bird I had ever seen, its wingspan was enormous!! The image has stayed in my head and I have always wanted to try and get it onto canvas.
Eagles are said to nest in the rocky outcrops, I saw one a few years ago as I drove along the coast road . It flew over my car down the hills towards the sea, bigger than any bird I had ever seen, its wingspan was enormous!! The image has stayed in my head and I have always wanted to try and get it onto canvas.
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I started by very loosely painting with a large brush the solid shapes I wanted to fill in with paper.
The Sky uses some paper I printed with my Gelli plate using Celtic stencils.
The bottom photo gives an idea of scale.
I am submitting the piece to the Skyeworks gallery for a forthcoming exhibition on Flora and fauna of the Island.
linking this week to Paint party friday
Wow, that's stunning! And what a beautiful landscape... you've definitely captured a breathtaking moment!
ReplyDeleteI was looking back thru your posts and it hit me...mixed media just opens so many doorways...metallic papers etc... So much more fun than just plain paint.......Love your work! You inspire me to be more adventuresome! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteThis is just beautiful! I love what you're able to create with the paper scraps, really amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful majestic piece. I love it. I have spent holidays in Scotland and have visited the the Isle of Skye,you are very lucky to have such beautiful surroundings for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteStunningly beautiful piece! I love the detail you achieve with the little bits of paper.
ReplyDeletewow, that's beautiful!! I love the colours strips of paper you used on the wings. I've not seen an eagle here yet. plenty of buzzards and sparrow hawks but I'm keeping my eyes peeled! Good luck with the exhibition.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful collage. It has a mystical dreamlike quality. Your lovely collages always make me wish I could use your multi-pieced techniques, but I know I would never have your patience., and I admire your works so much. I'm sure it will be popular in the exhibition.
ReplyDeleteA fantastic mixed media piece, love it! Valerie
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous eagle. beautiful composition, colours and details. Fantastic work, Morag and good to have you back :). Thank you for sharing and congrats with exhibition.
ReplyDeleteAwesome piece, really stunning! Love the richness and movement!
ReplyDeleteI love your mixed media eagle! So amazing to see your work in Progress. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF and have a fine weekend
Erika
I love the way you use collage! Very original. It's a beautiful piece, very majestic bird, and the landscape is really breathtaking....
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, love it!
ReplyDeleteincredibly beautiful mixed media piece- I love how you added all the paper bits! Makes it so interesting. Good luck with the exhibit!
ReplyDeletei have always found a large bird flying across my path a magical experience. i can't imagine an eagle. it would stay with me as well. i think the largest and closest bird was a raven in death valley, ca. it felt like its wings touched me. the paper pieces in the wings feel just right too. i'm loving my gelli plate too.
ReplyDeleteWow! This is amazing!! I love what you have done and how you have created it. Your collage work is stunning. Good luck at the exhibition:) HPPF
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely great piece! :-) And thank you for sharing the process, I love that! The photo of the landscape is amazing too, it feels rough and I can almost grasp the atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF
Ilona xx
Wow Morag your work is always stunning...excellent piece.. Majestic...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Hugs Giggles
Beautiful piece - I love the collage under the wings.
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous piece, wow, so full of energy and grace, bravo!
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