Transformation Art

In the midst of the Covid19 pandemic I turned to painting as a source of comfort. I have traditionally painted in watercolors but this series is the result of an inaugural mixed media experience combining charcoal, acrylic, acrylic ink, and pen. The result is full of unexpected color combinations and line and shape juxtaposition. In this series, I responded to the words of Paul from 2 Thessalonians 3:5 and his message of having steadfastness in Christ despite trials.

May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love 

and Christ’s perseverance.

This blog post is a photo journal of the process that allowed the final products to emerge. The world around me and the unusual days of the pandemic was a catalyst for this mixed media series.

Preparing the paper. Taping it down keeps the watercolor paper from buckling as it gets wet.

Assembling the supplies. And look at the marks on the art table! It has some history!

Charcoal markings first. Exploring variety in line.

Adding alcohol ink.

Acrylic lines and shapes start to help the images come alive.

More black marks draws attention to certain the spaces.

Additions of gold for preciousness and white for light.

Standing back to think and let the creativity percolate is part of the process before adding final details with fine ink lines.

Framing with museum quality mats allows the images to shine!

Thinking about arrangements in potential client spaces is so much fun! See this mixed media series in our painting collection here.

Art belongs in the home, your workplace and on your stationery.

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