Day 28 Venetian Mask

OK so technically I didn't do this in a day, but it was sitting around half done so I tried to finish it as after the challenge I have some serious studies that I want to do and wanted to get things cleaned up.  I am so into it I even started cleaning the studio.  Since I have done a lot of pastels I have a lot of dust accumulated along with just plain dust.  I really need to do a complete reorg and sort through and throw out. Sounds like a plan and it isn't even the beginning of the year.
This is a mixed media piece, I have white acrylic, pastel and a little gold leaf.  
Thanks for stopping by and have a good one.

Comments

hmuxo said…
so colorful, Nelvia....Nice painting.!
September 28, 2015 at 9:34 AM
Jane said…
Wow , this is an eyeopener Nelvia, gorgeous piece , so many details and different patterns. Love you creativity and versatility !
September 29, 2015 at 3:30 AM
Mellowood Gallery said…
I bet this is fantastic in person! I have enjoyed your work during the challenge and look forward to seeing more in the future,
September 29, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Nelvia said…
You can't go wrong on these masks, they are so full of life, color and expression.
October 2, 2015 at 2:31 PM
Nelvia said…
I think all the pattern was one of the things that drew me to this piece, I still need to work on these more to really tackle the complex pieces.
October 2, 2015 at 2:32 PM
Nelvia said…
I was very happy with how this turned out on the black matboard, for once I didn't lose the vibrancy of the color. January isn't that far away, are you going to go for it again?
October 2, 2015 at 2:33 PM
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