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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I highly recommend Tierra Red by K.P. Vorenberg

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"Set against the backdrop of territorial days

in New Mexico, a Gibson Girl heroine and an

unforgettable cast of characters

sift through clues on two continents in their

search for truth, justice, and love."

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sI was the lucky recipient of a copy of Kathy's newly published book

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Usually not a fiction reader, I enjoyed this gripping tale so much

I finished it in a few days...I just could not put it down!

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I truly loved the story...the characters, the history lesson...

and the corruption made this such a treasure to read!

Kathy's artistic, factual writing created a cast of characters

and locations so authentic I could visualize being there myself!

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For a visual treat, visit Kathy's website Artful Muse to see her

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There's no end to the creativity and talent of this gifted woman!

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Pieces of the Past

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Recyc)

I just completed this piece for a challenge from

KC Willis at Collage Camp.

the idea was to use only recycled and used elements.

this wonderful old printers box was perfect for such a project!

most of the pieces are things i have picked up on the ground...

on my runs in the city...

at the beach..or in the woods.

although i must confess there are a few bits of

paper and such that are not recycled...

I couldn't help myself...creative license bonus!

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this is one of my favorite quotes.. though i have so many...

but it really described the essence of this piece...

my favorite type of art...

bringing together bits of found treasures from many places

to create a beautiful rembrance. the paper is coffee stained.

the grapevine and beach glass i collected myself.

i've added a couple of old clock gears for a bit of steampunk appeal..

i thought they went well with the brass connectors

on the crossbars of the box.

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i found this piece of beach glass last week in Maine...

it reminded me of an old vase.

i always have a closet full of hanging flowers

in the process of drying...

i love using them to make wreaths and wrap gifts.

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i made this nest out of some chicken wire and

used a beach pebble for the egg.

the old lace doily is coffee stained.

the driftwood came from the beach

and pools in Maine.

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Finally...Something New!

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Whimsical Collage

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Just finished this lovely work using one of my favorite quotes.

Lots of hand sewn details...

mother of pearl buttons, found objects, rusty elements,

antiqued lace, abaca paper and birds nest paper...

just to name a few.

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This piece was inspired by some of the techniques I learned

at Collage Camp from KC Willis.

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For the photographs I used TAP (transfer artist paper)

from Lesley Riley. I was a little skeptical a first as I have always

printed my images directly on fabric but I was pleasantly

surprised with the results.

The images transferred beautifully and it was a snap to use!

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My favorite part of this collage was trying out some of the incredible

stitches on my new Husqvarna! It amazes me what

a sewing machine can do...

especially since my old machine only had a couple basic stitches.

Now all I need is a better camera as the photographs are still

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my biggest challenge..

This collage is for sale and will be listed mid June after

we return from Maine.

Feel free to email me with any questions...

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The good news is

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To enter the drawing go to Lipstick Ranch...

go to KC Willis Collage Camp for details about the workshop.

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You can also enter the Flatwoods Folk Art Giveaway below for a chance to win

a free admission to the Collage Camp!