Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Experiments with Gel Mediums

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This is my entry for the July Mind Wide Open challenge.
The lovely images and word prompt are provided for all participants.
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I used a couple of frames that I made out of old barn wood.
The elements are set in Glass Bead Gel Medium
(which is a lot of fun if you like messy stuff).
Lots of layers of aged fibers
and fabric give a tactile yet ethereal appearance
along with my usual found objects:
rusty junk, driftwood, beach pebbles and grapevine...
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This is the image from last month's challenge...
though my inspiration came after the deadline!
The word choice was my own...again using dried lavendar,
driftwood, shells, grapevine,
aged fabric and vintage lace.
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Both pieces measure 9"x9".
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21 comments:

  1. TerriJuly 7, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    stunning. what a terrific piece of art.

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  2. Micki WildeJuly 8, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    Beautiful works of art!

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  3. nancyJuly 8, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    both are stunning, love the texture!!

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  4. debJuly 8, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    What gorgeous work! love all the texture.

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  5. DianeJuly 8, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Hi Lisa! You really miss out if you dfail to enlarge the pics. This is drop dead gorgeous! The image is perfectly adorable & the texture and all of your embellishments are just fabulous!Your work is trulophif
    y beautiful!
    Hugs, Diane

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  6. AnonymousJuly 8, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    Both are superb!

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  7. bockel24July 9, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Both are wonderful! Hope you´ll win the contest!

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  8. Cyndee GreeneJuly 9, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    I am always SO deeply moved by what you create!

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  9. Kim PalmerJuly 10, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Just had to pop in and offer some blog love for your art, wonderful!

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  10. DebrinaJuly 12, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Hello Lisa - thanks for stopping on by! I'm so excited you are joining us in the Black and White challenge! You are aren't you? I can't WAIT to see what YOU contribute, girl! It will be gorgeous...I know that much!!! And thanks for the heads up on my entry. You're a sweety! Also, being the voracious reader that I am, I'm ordering that Vorenberg book up for my library,. Sounds riveting.

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  11. DebrinaJuly 12, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    Hello Lisa - thanks for stopping on by! I'm so excited you are joining us in the Black and White challenge! You are aren't you? I can't WAIT to see what YOU contribute, girl! It will be gorgeous...I know that much!!! And thanks for the heads up on my entry. You're a sweety! Also, being the voracious reader that I am, I'm ordering that Vorenberg book up for my library,. Sounds riveting.

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  12. AnonymousJuly 14, 2009 at 3:19 AM

    these are stunningly gorgeous!! i love the lace and grapevine and the combination of all of your other wonderful elements. fabulous!!!

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  13. Viola July 16, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Both are fabulous!! :o)

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  14. StaceyJuly 16, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    I absolutely LOVE your work!! Beautiful! :) Have a great day! ~Stacey

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  15. BarbJuly 16, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Congratulations on your Mind Wide Open creation !!! :)

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  16. KVJuly 17, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    Congratulations, Lisa!!!


    Kathy V in NM

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  17. Odddollz by JacquiJuly 22, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Your work is BEAUTIFUL!!! SO happy you found me and I found you because you found me:) LOL
    You have already visited my blog to enter my DAG treasure hunt and I didn't have my givaway up yet:( Please come back and check out Matilda the zombie bride:)

    Thanks so much and nice to meet you, I will be back:)

    HUGZ
    Jacqui

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  18. The Studio at Crow Haven Farm, LLCJuly 23, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Lisa, your work is just absolutely beautiful! I love this challenge piece you did. How do you like the KC Willis Collage Camp? I've thought about joining the group and taking some classes over there. Thanks for stopping by my blog and getting involved with the DAG's Treasure Hunt. I've got your name down to win! WHOOOHOOO Have a beautiful and creative rest of the week and weekend.
    Cheers

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  19. Mónica ZúñigaJuly 31, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    Hi Lisa! I`m in love with this pieces, they are fantastic art works! :)
    Cheers...Moni.

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  20. MonaAugust 6, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Congrats on winning1 Well deserved - very nice art. I like the texture and the aged look. Mona

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  21. DortheAugust 22, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    So stunning, and fantastic with all you mounted, love the emage.
    xo

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