I first drew in the lines of the shell and it's chambers, then drew over them again with a clear dimensional glue. I painted the image, then shaded it with micaceous iron oxid (that is some cool stuff!) and them added the iridescence using a large flaky opal glitter. For a pleasant change, I got exactly the effect I was after - now that's a great feeling.
When everything was dry, I applied some heat activated foil in a copper color to the raised outline. I managed to burn my fingers in the process, but it was fun anyway. That stuff could prove addictive. Oh dear...
I wish now that I had used copper rather than gold inside the chamber sections, but I have some more of these little canvases to play with. I think I just might make a series of them in different colors.
6 comments:
that is so pretty.. I keep seeing you doing those canvases... and when I go to hobby lobby they start calling to me.. I would love to get a few and just play.. Im not a painter or anything - but i bet it would be fun to experiment :-)
really cool patterns here :D hope your fingers are ok!
I haven't a clue what you are talking about with most of it...but, it is lovely....
BEAUTIFUL ! CREATIVE! Love your canvases JudiA ! I think a wall collage of 4 x 4's would be great piece of wall art.
Have fun!
Jean
This is my favorite so far. The copper would have been nice, maybe next time?????
How did I missed this one? Such a wonderful piece! Love it!
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