DAY 18 The Sun

The Sun
Day 18  This started in a totally different direction and then when I turned it went another direction.  This, believe it or not, had a strip of aluminum foil going through the cloud layer.  I was hoping that it would still be reflective (you can see hints of reflections in real life), but I wasn't able to really pull that off, so I added the white clouds to cover the edges.  There are quite a few layers to this piece and I am learning not to get too precious about anything that I like in the first layers.  To get the texture you have to build up.  Also when using the gloss medium it tends to make everything translucent, so I have to figure out more strategically where I really want to use that layer to protect existing layers.

Thanks much for stopping by to take a look.

Comments

Sheila said…
WOW, you really are experimenting Nelvia! Way to go! Love the layers and textures. I got lost looking for a few minutes, LOL :)
September 18, 2018 at 6:51 PM
Joan Tavolott said…
Love seeing how you challenge yourself with your experiments. Great layers!
September 18, 2018 at 8:31 PM
carol edan said…
Lovely textures and effects!
September 19, 2018 at 5:04 AM
Nelvia said…
Gets even more fun when you turn these guys around and get totally different angles and looks. I have been lost this whole challenge, but it is fun.
September 19, 2018 at 9:04 AM
Nelvia said…
I don't know if any of this will actually stick, but I am making a mess right now and enjoying trying something with no expectation.
September 19, 2018 at 9:05 AM
Nelvia said…
Thank you Carol, means a lot as you are an expert on textures, marks and effects.
September 19, 2018 at 9:05 AM
Mellowood Gallery said…
Boy, are you ever experimenting! This almost looks the way our sun did for most of the summer as the smoke was pretty thick. I bet this look really interesting in person - great job Nelvia.
September 19, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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