I began this piece with a hand painted collage which led to some serious thinking on how so many children in today’s world have to grow up so quickly, thus losing their childhood so to speak. I love how during the creative process what starts out as a lighthearted piece can become fraught with hidden meaning.
I wanted to play around with my first Fractured angel painting in Photoshop. I had fun adding some textures and design elements using Design Cuts new Vintage Pack, http://www.designcuts.com. I also used a Gelli Plate painting for an overlay over the original painting. It doubles the pleasure of painting when you can then transform them digitally as well. If everyone in the world painted or did something creative, there would be less strife and tragedy.
I have a great idea- why not make warring leaders sit and paint each other’s portraits? Perhaps they would come to better understandings by taking the time to do this. :)
I created this piece with inspiration from Finnabair’s lesson on Life Book 2014. As the piece developed it reminded me of those women who have lost their hair to cancer and wear scarves and other headgear. I want each of them to remember they are beautiful.
Just had to have another go at a Fractured Angel. Art is such a balm in the midst of daily strife.
Now that the flu is receding I have been able to work again in my studio. I entitled this painting “Musing of the Mind.” Once I painted the canvas, I scanned it into my computer and then played around with it in Photoshop. Love mixing hands-on with digital!
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