Thursday 1 May 2014

seaside blue dragonflies and thistles




 Another thistle and Dragonfly panel. This time I used iridescent  blues and heather colours. I think it has a bit of a seaside feel.
As usual I do find it difficult to get a true photo of the colour as I use light reflective mediums,
 ( does anyone have any advice on photographing reflective pieces?)


began with a collaged wooden panel.
Added a bit of cosmic shimmer over the paper, moulding paste and Gesso


worked out where to place the fabric elements.


Close up of some textures. Silvery accents around the wings. The textured effect is made up with layers of foil, the foil shows through in places creating a warm glow.



It is Mayday holiday in the UK this weekend so I plan to take a few days off and put my feet up. :)



Linking to Paint Party Friday

34 comments:

  1. My favourite colours! Wonderful textures! I see your lovely silk flowers!

    I was at a photography workshop over the Easter holidays, and the instructor suggested using two external flashes on either side of you, behind the camera. Apparently, you can use your internal flash to act as a trigger, and the external flashes will respond. I have to save up for another flash, so I haven't been able to try this, but he claims the light will not bounce of the middle of your art that way. He also suggested to hand the art on a wall, use a tripod, but he suggested that best thing to do is to photograph the art outside in the early morning or late afternoon light!

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  2. The vertical panel is so suitable for this subject, it has enhanced the depth of this beautiful piece, love the shapes and textures that are intricate and attractive!

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  3. This is beautiful. I really love those teal/aqua type colours and the texture is fab. Happy May Day bank holiday!

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  4. Wonderful piece, love the textures. I mailed you about the glass glitter! Valerie

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  5. This has turned out beautiful and I love the colours you have chosen.
    When I used to make jewellery I photographed my pieces in a light tent with lights positioned either side without using the camera flash. I wonder if that will help.

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  6. Oh I love this piece so much...those flowers are gorgeous! Wish I could see it in person...the flowers pop off the page...wonderful depth and color...so much yummy texture and detail! Enjoy your holiday this weekend!

    Hugs Giggles

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  7. Loving your beautiful mixed media piece, it shines beautifully. Happy PPF, Annette x

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

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  8. Beautiful and inspiring work, Morag. Enjoy your holiday weekend!

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  9. Oh wow, this is so very very beautiful ... *sigh* Everything about is just perfect, the fab texture, the yummieh colors and last but not least this marvellous dragonfly. Drooling ... Suzanne xx

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  10. Wow, I thought the background was fabulous and now it's just incredibly beautiful. I love it, so sparkly and wonderful. My favourite colours.
    Von

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  11. Absolutely stunning, Morag. I'd love to be able to handle this one. The colors are awesome and so is the texture.

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  12. Gorgeous! It's a great colourcombination too! Have you tried photographing your paintings outside? I would think there would be less glare then....

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  13. Beautiful Morag! Get yourself two photography lights, and position them at 45 degrees either side of the subject, and back a bit. The light from either side should eliminate glare and good photographers light eliminate the flash going off on your camera.

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  14. Wow, this is really gorgeous! I love the textures you create in your art. Those flowers are just spectacular!

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  15. these paintings are all so beautiful- wonderful themes and those textures and colors-yummy!

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  16. ooh yes that's what I miss about living in the UK having a nice relaxing Bank Holiday! I remember dancing the Maypole when I was at school but I don't know if they do that in Scotland. Beautiful textures as always. Happy PPF! Emma x

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  17. Love all of the textures and (for lack of a better way to put this) varying heights in this piece! It's just sumptuous!

    I photograph shiny pieces at a slight angle, so that the flash doesn't reflect directly off the surface and back at me.

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  18. Can you seem my smile of pleasure across the seas? I love this wonderful, shimmery piece. It exudes light and joy. As far as photographing shimmery pieces, I also find it difficult. I look thru the lens while moving the piece around in different angles and in different lights and then choose the best.

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  19. this is amazing, I love this so much, the color, the texture, I love everything about this,

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  20. Beautiful colors and textures, I love it.

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  21. Just gorgeous. The colors, the textures, and the flight and motion in it all work so well together.

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  22. I love this mixed media piece -the colors and the composition are wonderful.

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  23. So love the textures, and the colours are glorious!

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  24. I find Your piece both HáPpŸ and serene, love the Colours and textures, too!

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  25. You know how much I love your art. This is fabulous
    Wishing you a happy weekend
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  26. What a gorgeous piece of art!Wonderful!

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  27. Your work is beautiful, I love this! I hope you are fully enjoying and relaxing this week-end,
    blessings
    Kat

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  28. I sure love your art. The shapes colors, everything! Really enchanting. Relax and enjoy your holiday!

    Happy paint part Friday!
    Tam http://cardmakingartists.com

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  29. Love this piece with the texture and all the glitter :)

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  30. Great dimension on your works. Very very pretty.

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  31. I love the shimmery feel to the panel, and as you say the colours do suggest a seaside feel.

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