Since I've been experimenting with mixed media, I've made a few trips to local thrift and antique stores. One of the stores I visit is well stocked with antique postcards, so I bought some, not sure exactly how I'd be using them. My first experiment using watercolor on one of them didn't work so well, even with a very light touch on the water. Then, I discovered clear gesso and decided to give that a try. Here is my effort painting over the clear gesso. I still used a fairly light touch with the water and paint, but it worked much better. I'm not completely happy with the sand dollar yet -- they're easy to draw, but harder to paint. I want to get the shading right, so you may see an updated version soon.
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Great seeing your blog... love it!
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So far I love it, I think it's a great Idea to use the old postcards. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteSmashing idea and your sand dollar is looking great. Happy PPF, x
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. I think it looks great already. I will be back to see the updated version.
ReplyDeleteThe sand dollar is fine! don't fuss over the small stuff. It was immediately recognizable. I saw it and thought; you wish I was on a Sand Dollar?? :)
ReplyDeleteI want to find clear gesso now.... I love this and can't wait to see more of them... you have such a great eye for composition... happy ppf
ReplyDeleteHi Tracey, I think you'll like clear gesso. I learned about it in a mixed media workshop as a way to paint over surfaces that have been already painted with glossy medium, but of course, the possibilities are endless.
DeleteLooks wonderful! You might want to join us at the postcard challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteI like your sand dollar, Debbie. I have some clear gesso and didn't know what to do with it. Now I know. Your altered postcard is wonderful. What a great idea! Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteI think it is a LOVELY sand dollar!
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job on the sand dollar. It looks perfectly beach-tastic. I never tried clear gesso, now you have got me wondering about it...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to experiment with antique postcards and mixed-media! I think it looks wonderful! :)
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Oh, I like it! What a clever idea to use clear gesso. It's been on my list for awhile. :) I have used Absorbant Ground with similar success in my altered books.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF! Helen @ Natures Walk
what a creative idea. love where you are going with it!
ReplyDeletewhat a cool idea! I actually like the sand dollar - looks fairly true to life
ReplyDeleteClever use of found postcards and your work so far looks great to me. Keep making more of them and sharing with us.
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Sheri Cook/HappyHorseStudio
very creative and sand dollar is coming along well ~lovely! ~namaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^
ReplyDeleteDon't you find some treasures at those stores!! This is a lovely piece & hope to see more of your work, Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteSand dollar looks great. The card is so pretty. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to paint on a vintage postcard. I love the sand dollar... it looks great. I've not tried clear gesso yet, but I'm adding it to my list of things to try. :)
ReplyDeleteWell, it looks great to me!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty, it's very dreamy and beachy.
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing piece and I love the idea of it.
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What a wonderful postcard!!! Maybe you should check the "links to this post" under your comments....I think someone WHOLE blog
ReplyDeleteis linked to this post???? I just thought I´d mention it as it looks strange to me....
Gorgeous sand dollar--and I love it on the back of a postcard. Great idea! I've not tried clear gesso before but have been curious, so was glad to see what you wrote of it :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful postcard! Great idea! I love the idea of it.
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