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First I pencil sketched the painting onto a 3 1/2 x 5 white Claybord. When I was happy with the sketch, I began to go over it with various colors of ink, then "painted in" with the inks. I used dye, chalk, and pigment inks. Sketching the Picasso gave me a much better appreciation of the artist. I always looked at his work as pretty "random", but it is extremely geometric, with lins and curves connecting everywhere.
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This is the finished ink painting next to the inkjet printed image. I was so happy with it that I almost hated to start applying beads!
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However, it was, after all, a bead challenge, so here are several photos of that process. I painted each area with Scotch Quick Dry Tacky Adhesive and applied the beads, in some instances with a pair of tweezers. The only beads that weren't in the kit were various colors of micro beads.
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And here, finally, is the finished product. Of course I didn't win, as it would be difficult to wear a 3 1/2 x 5 inch pendant around one's neck. But I was very happy with the result and it was a LOT of fun. All projects were displayed in the store for a month and customers voted for the winner. At the end of the contest, Time 2 Bead held a reception for all the artists who entered.
This is the finished ink painting next to the inkjet printed image. I was so happy with it that I almost hated to start applying beads!
However, it was, after all, a bead challenge, so here are several photos of that process. I painted each area with Scotch Quick Dry Tacky Adhesive and applied the beads, in some instances with a pair of tweezers. The only beads that weren't in the kit were various colors of micro beads.
And here, finally, is the finished product. Of course I didn't win, as it would be difficult to wear a 3 1/2 x 5 inch pendant around one's neck. But I was very happy with the result and it was a LOT of fun. All projects were displayed in the store for a month and customers voted for the winner. At the end of the contest, Time 2 Bead held a reception for all the artists who entered.
And yes, the little bird has googly eyes. We are here to have fun, right?
Have a great weekend wherever you are!
Cathy
This is really cool. SS is having a challenge using beads in your art. if it hasnt already ended you should enter this!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you here!!!
Lynn
That is really cool! I think that would make a great stamping technique, too!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to the world of blogging...it is addictive!
That's awesome, Cathy! You've done a fab job with your new blog!! Hope to see more! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis is an AWESOME post, Cathy! I LOVE viewing this project in its various stages! It's really instructional! THANKS so much!!
ReplyDeleteWow GF, what a challenge, amazing how the innerself appears and creates right alongside us...amazing piece, you have big time patience, and amazing art values. hugz
ReplyDeleteCathy, I just checked your blog.Oh to be so talented!!!!Dorothy
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