My painting started out on 90 pound cold press watercolor paper. It was a painting of poppies. I was so terribly disappointed in the painting I decided to just have a bit of fun with it. I added more watercolor and acrylic in bright colors. I painted swirls, dots, and stamped small images across the surface making sure everything was covered. Don't forget paints like Lumiere or other beautiful metallics to add rich layering and a light catching elements. I turned the painting over and cut it into squares about 3 x3" with my straight edge. I always do this from the back to ensure the randomness of my final image.
I flipped all of my images over. I think you can see a few of the poppies. I was still thinking I might reassemble this painting into a collage however, I'd been thinking about butterflies.
Don't throw the scraps away because there is always a new perfect something to use them for!
I've popped stacks of butterflies and glue dots into envelopes and mailed them to friends for celebrations. I've covered gift boxes with them. I pasted them all over the walls in my studio to help think of Spring. And I would love to see your butterflies.
- Discovery:
- No painting is a waste. And no art supply is a waste.
- Tiny images in mass can be really beautiful art
- "Everything looks better with Lumiere. "quote from fiber artist, Nancy Shriber
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