Board Book Results
Originally posted May 13, 2009 on the Dirty Dozen Fiber Artists’ blog.
I’m having great fun playing with my little board book. (See previous post.) My plan is to use it as a canvas for quick compositions and experiments.
As my first creation, I made this little paper collage of a strawberry. It was fast and fun! On the facing page, I taped off squares into which I’m spreading various acrylic mediums, to create a sample board. That’s fun too, and useful. I’ve also done a bit of documentation on that page, recording the various products and techniques used.
FYI: As a collage glue I used diluted gel medium (gloss.) Just like I do with my glued fabric collages, only with more water.
Interesting link: I was inspired to do this little collage after seeing the work of Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson. She does fantastic work!
Ellen Lindner
very nice work! I love the shading on the berry. I am glad you went to the LoPressionism Gallery to see my work, I do wish they had more of it , but their space seems very limited. Thanks for showing me this blog! you are doing great. Elizabeth
Thanks, Elizabeth!
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