8x8" mixed media The leaves on this piece are made of mica sheets. You can find these online at Stampington. After cutting out the leaf shape with scissors, I stamped holes all around the edge of the sheet by tapping a sewing needle with a hammer. Then I wrapped gold thread through the holes and sewed the paper and rock layers together.
I made the paper using a similar process to batik. When the paper was cured, I drew bramble branches and sharp little leaves into the chaos. They're very subtle and won't be noticed by most. Still, they were very satisfying to do. I love putting a bit of design into chaos. Art reflects life, hah, hah.
This tiny piece took ages to do. I wanted to take it in a direction where the brambles were more noticeable, but it wasn't working. When I was finally ready to let go (after letting the piece sit for months), I was able to move ahead.
9 comments:
Shayla :D Another beautiful design and I thought for a moment, you got kidnapped by the aliens haha...so good to have you back! Happy halloween my dear, big hugs :D
shayla! - this piece is so lovely and satisfying - the mica bits are just beautiful!
Hee, hee. No not kidnapped by aliens, Mary Kate. My pc wouldn't connect to the internet for about a week. I'm immensly proud that I fixed it myself without pulling out my hair :D Have a great weekend! You too Jeane, and thanks!
Autumn bliss! Those colours are so rich.
I deem this to be way cool.
Letting go when we are stuck in the brambles is a lesson we all need to remember from time to time! Well done for emerging triumphant :-)
OH, Shayla...this is stunning! I can imagine this did take a good chunk of time to create...But well worth it! I love the varied use of materials for a very earthy, organic feel. It's like being outside, in a whirlwind of fall color, leaves spilling down...Pure autumnal delight! Hope all is well there and you had a good Halloween weekend...Thanks so much for stopping by, great to see you! :o) ((HUGS))
I love how you have incorporated the sewing, I bet the gold thread catches the light beautifully.
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Beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing the process.
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