Saturday, April 11, 2009

Paint on Foil

I wrapped a piece of foil over a cardboard rectangle, painted on the foil with watercolor, then framed when dry.
This one was a bit more complicated, as you can see the glass of the frame is painted with the raindrops and lightning, while the ark and the background are on the opposite side, creating a more dimensional effect.

Wood Burnings

Ivy vines...
...blackberry canes...

(more detail on the blackberry)


...and roses!
These were extemely fun to do indoors on cold winter days. I start by sketching very lightly on top of the wood with a pencil. I keep a trivet or hot pad handy to lay the woodburning pen on when it's warming up or cooling off, and I never leave the table unless I unplug it first.