I have admired Kat’s technique for some time — that of painting over collage — but have never tried it. I felt uncertain what I would paint (I’m not adept at rendering reality with a brush), and I didn’t know how the paper would respond, or how much paint to use, and so on. This morning I tried it. The paper is a bit bubbled around the edges, but that’s okay. I was very surprised at the effect and quite satisifed and pleased with the result. It’s 7.5″ x 10.5″ paperboard with collage and acrylic paint.
Maternity Dreams, 7.5″ x 10.5″ paperboard with collage and acrylic paint
[Update: I re-posted the image after taking it in a location with better lighting. You can see the collage effect more clearly.]
this is stunning kathryn. bravo!
That is just beautiful. So different!
I had to look at it a second time to “see” it. It is beautiful.
Completely and utterly beautiful. I can’t stop looking at it. Wonderful!
This is beautiful Kathryn! Very powerful imagery. I’m glad you experimented with this new technique. I need to get me some paints and brushes now :-).
Wow! I really like this! I think the wrinkled paper texture actually adds to the piece. I love the color too. jackie