Sunflower mixed media collage

Sun Flowers
Mixed Media Collage
Started out in one direction and ended up completely in another.   But that is the way it goes.  I tried several techniques that really didn't work out quite the way I expected, much harder than it looked with not a good result.  so ended up trying to go another direction using tissue paper that becomes quite transparent.  Just playing, experimenting and going with the flow.

Thanks much for stopping by and taking a look.



Comments

Sheila said…
These are charming Nelvia! Love the pattern and soft hues :)
June 25, 2018 at 4:22 AM
Joan Tavolott said…
Love the way this came out. Did you use rice paper where you have the pattern or did you stencil over the tissue paper?
June 25, 2018 at 8:43 AM
Mellowood Gallery said…
I looks like you have some nice texture happening there and interesting patterns in the background. I think a loarge part of being an artist is experimenting and being able to accept when things don't turn out the way we expect. Nice job Nelvia.
June 25, 2018 at 11:43 AM
Nelvia said…
Turned out better than it started, just kept adding things and layers, did the flowers with a toilet paper core roll 😊😮
June 27, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Nelvia said…
The pattern is on tissue paper, I used both plain and patterned paper from the dollar store.
June 27, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Nelvia said…
Not sure why. It in this exploring mode right now. Have a general idea of where I would like it to go but still far away from getting there
June 27, 2018 at 8:31 AM
hmuxo said…
Tissue paper....who knew! Beautiful results Nelvia. I love the pattern in the background...unique!!
June 27, 2018 at 12:48 PM
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