Wednesday, January 13, 2010

MIXED MEDIA MONDAY--SEASIDE POSTCARD

MIXED MEDIA MONDAY CHALLENGE was something new. I pulled out my gouache paints dreaming of painting a seaside collage piece and ended up with something else. Welcome to art. But I did play with the paints, without water, on the cardboard. I usually choose other paints or gesso with my mixed media, so it was fun to use gouache.


I enjoyed creating the beach scene, since it's 20 degrees outside. I know, that's warm to some of you! Joy to all.

Elaine

11 comments:

Unknown said...

great card! thanks for stopping by my blog:)

Sandy said...

Oh wow this is absolutely stunning.
Fantastic work.

Paula Calvanico said...

This is just great! I love the texture of it.

Willy said...

Wonderful seaside postcard, Elaine!

Janny said...

It's beautiful! Great colour use.

Nancy B said...

Love all those pretty colors on cardsboard and yes the seaside art does make it feel warmer!

Lisa Adair said...

This is piece that just calls out for you to reach out and touch it! I love the combination of colors and textures you've used!
As usual, awesome work my friend! Love the postcard stamp part!
Oh, I just ordered my first gesso... now I have some too!

Pretty Widow said...

Very cute - i really like how you used the corrugated paper. Great texture!

*jean* said...

wonderful! i love it!

Rachel said...

Love this piece. Wonderful colours, and I love the corrugated effect.

Diane said...

Wow, Elaine, your postcard is gorgeous! Thanks for taking a challenge with Mixed Media Monday - I hope we get to see lots more of your lovely art! Diane