Paint or Pixels

A while ago I signed up to do a painting workshop with my friend Misty Mawn. Now if you know me well, then you know that painting is really 'not' my thing, but having been in a bit of an art funk of late - a little painting seemed like a good idea.  So far I have just watched the videos and slurped up all of the goodwill that abounds on her class blog, facebook and flickr.

Tonight however I decided to put into practice some of Misty's good instructions and had a play with my paints (kind of grungy and dried up as they were!), collaged a little, made marks and generally had a bit of fun!

By contrast, last night I collaged and painted backgrounds for a digital project that I have been working on. These days I am not content with just 'printing' my digital creations on plain paper but like to add dimension, colour and depth by creating custom substrates -  makes each image unique and interesting and gives the whole piece a much more "mixed media' feel!
I think I know where my forte lies, but there's no harm in playing....right?

Comments

[smalldotsonblue]

Wonderful artwork, Marie...
I've learned something from our friend Christine...what SHE learned from you...:)
Thank you!

Hugs,
Ilka

[Chris]

Marie, these are both fantastic, and I love those colors. What a regal bearing she has!
It's scary to do this. I am working on that sketchbook project, and it seems to be fighting me!

[Bob Towery]

Very creative, lots of depth and intrigue. Definitely worth further pursuit!

[Lennie]

Hmmmmm..."creating custom substrates".....is this something we'll be tackling at Art & Soul in May? I hope so!
Love the colour choices here, in both pieces. Such warm tones!

[Deborah]

Oh, Marie, painting IS your thing!!! No harm in playing when you play THAT well!
Love them both. **kisskiss** Deb

[lyle baxter]

hi,marie I like your mixed media woman. when I look at her it is as if she is staring intently at something going on behind me to the left! clear as mud? I think your forte might be shifting a bit! have you ever looked at anne bagby's work? she teaches a wonderful background called complicated paper. gives all sorts of texture and pattern. makes wonderful clothing for figures as well! keep going with the painting! lyle