Paint Over Collage & Face #9

I decided that I would try something new for my face #9 for 29 Faces in May. I would try a paint over collage technique. I have seen this technique several times and have really felt inspired to try it. Tam taught a lesson on this style in Life Book. So far on that lesson I chose a picture and glued it down. Yes! It's a start. :) I guess I could have finished that lesson for girlie #9. For some reason the smaller size of my journal was more appealing. So I gave it a shot in my little journal.

If you are not familiar with paint over collage - don't worry...it's a cinch. Chose a fabulous picture from a magazine. Glue it down using your gel medium. Then paint over the top. The image from the magazine (or from anywhere really. You could use regular pictures from your camera too.) acts as a guide. The intention isn't to look identical to the picture - add some arty fun!

Here is the face with just some gesso. Sorry I don't have the image before I laid the gesso down. I totally forgot.

I just continue to build layers and color.

I added a little crown from the messy craft paper I line my work table with. I love saving that paper because it always gets so perfectly grungy.

I am loving how she is turning out and this process is loads of creative fun. I am going to continue adding layers and see what develops. (oh, and I will be finishing that lesson of Tam's too!) If you want more info about paint over collage visit Tam or Sharon Tomlinson. :)

I am heading over to see the fabulousity at Paint Party Friday 
and Ayala Art. Come join in!!

XOXO,