Friday, October 25, 2013

Cityscape, Wabi-Sabi Style

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mixed media on 8" x 8" canvas

In the wabi-sabi style, textures are rough, colors are subdued and mystery is admired. That's what I had in mind while working on this painting. For texture, I pressed wire mesh into modeling paste. I hadn't used modeling paste previously and was surprised at how long it takes to dry! But the texture is great. I also have some wonderful, gauzy paper that looks so beautiful in collage. I'm not sure if I'm finished yet with this one or not -- I'd like to build up the layers of paint toward the top, but I don't want to over do it, or ruin what I already am liking about this piece.  

Thanks so much for stopping by -- I always appreciate your comments!

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28 comments:

  1. Studio KaufmannOctober 25, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Wow! The technique of pressing wire mesh into modeling paste is successful here. For some reason it makes me think of being in Marrakesh and looking out over the rooftops at night! Beautiful colors and shimmery light.

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  2. SLScheibeOctober 25, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Super textures! This is an art piece you just want to run your fingers over. Lovely :)

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  3. GlorV1October 25, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    I like that idea of the mesh and modeling paste as well. Lots of light. Well done. Thanks, gloria

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  4. Valerie-JaelOctober 25, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Love the texture and the subdued colours. Valerie

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  5. LorraineOctober 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    great textures

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  6. Heather FoustOctober 25, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Love all the textures and colors on this Debbie. I love working with molding paste. So much you can do with it!

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  7. FranOctober 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Yes, I see the city. Lovely

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  8. Gillena CoxOctober 25, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    brilliant, i luv the dimensions


    much love...

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  9. Abigail DavidsonOctober 25, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    Love the textures and mixed media effect, very cool piece!

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  10. Linda KunsmanOctober 25, 2013 at 5:05 PM

    I have been thoroughly enjoying the wabi sabi style in the last few months so I really appreciate your take on it. I love it just the way it is!

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  11. ChristineOctober 25, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Wonderful subdued texture you have created!

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  12. Anne MandaOctober 25, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    Love this, beautiful wabi sabi feeling, colors and textures!

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  13. GigglesOctober 25, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Wonderful texture I love the depth these layers make! Very beautiful.

    Hugs Giggles

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  14. katOctober 26, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    I love wabi sabi art, your piece is so lovely with its textures and soft colors!

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  15. soulbrushOctober 26, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    I adore this piece. It just speaks to me. It stirs me. Some pieces of art just do that! Happy PPF>

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  16. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfOctober 26, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Love the textures and the colors. Wonderful!

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  17. FelicityOctober 26, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    that's something very strange and attractive the same time...
    thank you for sharing

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  18. JezOctober 26, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    Clicking the image shows the texture much more clearly,and I also noticed the scrap of text that I had missed. I like the mystery of this piece, and the way you have achieved a real feeling of distance and perspective. Lovely subtle colouring.

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  19. JezOctober 26, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Just looked up WabiSabi and found it most interesting. One of the things I love about visiting other artists is learning something new all the time, so thank you. I shall keep this in my mind.

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  20. dentheOctober 27, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Wonderful texture in this piece! I'll have to look up this wabi sabi thing ....

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  21. SusanOctober 27, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    Thank you for sharing this. It's beautiful and I know nothing about WabiSabi so have something new to explore.

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  22. Tammie DickersonOctober 27, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    I love the textures and your color choices! It is beautifully mysterious :)

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  23. bellefrogworksOctober 27, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    Fabulous - love the texture the soft colors - well just everything.

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    1. DebbieOctober 27, 2013 at 4:05 PM

      Thanks so much. I tried to comment on your blog, but couldn't find anywhere to do it.

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  24. PaintingWriteOctober 28, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    I really like this piece. It seems like a lovely technique and I adore the colour palette and texture.

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  25. Paper Creations by ShirleyOctober 28, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Also beautiful, love colours & texture and overall composition. Shirleyx

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  26. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    I love this - the colours, the textures + composition! Beautiful x

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  27. minnemieNovember 7, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    Love, love, love this! Texture, composition, palette - gorgeous!

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