bird girl
Next week I will be off to Port Townsend for Artfest. I haven’t even checked the supply lists yet for my three workshops that I will be taking. I have been so busy trying to finish up several custom journals that have been waiting on me and other amanobooks things. I am getting excited though to be immersed in the workshop frenzy that is artfest.
The theme for this year’s gallery is mysterious mortals and magical creatures. Or something like that. I hadn’t planned on doing anything since that’s not my normal subject matter. But then earlier this evening, I thought, why not try? Sometimes it’s good to get out of my comfort zone.
So this is what I created. Very mixed media, if that makes sense. Some collaged bits, a pencil drawing of the bird girl, acrylic paint. Then all of this is encased with wax and some oil paint. I really am enjoying experimenting with the wax. It is very freeing in a sense because I haven’t quite figured how to control it. Which is a good thing. It lets me loosen up and just go with whatever happens.
While this bird girl is very different from what I normally do, I still think that it’s me. Somehow. Hmmm.
Still trying to think of a more creative name. And I may do one more. Maybe with an owl.
this image is strong and plays in ones mind like a song you cannot get out! very good!
Thanks so much! I wasn't sure how it came across. So, thank you for such a lovely description!
This is really cool! Still definitely you - there's a "stillness" about your work that I really love.
Peace,
Raine
ArtFest. Is that the Teesha Moore thing?
amanda, yeah it's the retreat that is run by teesha and tracy moore out here in WA.