Saturday, May 12, 2012

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,

16 comments:

  1. fantastic...thanks for the process too,,,xxx

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  2. I have never done this, but now I will have to try! I like how you are doing her skin...love the colors and layers and shading. Happy Mother's Day, Jen!!

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  3. What a neat idea! And such a pretty finished product!

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  4. She is gorgeous! I love this technique as well. :)

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  5. This is looking brilliant already, look forward to seeing how you complete it. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  6. Wonderful. This technique looks like fun. The end result looks great. xoxo

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  7. it is a great technique from the looks of it... lots of fun...xx

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  8. I actually like your painting better than the original...she is quite sullen and I'm curious to know what's troubling her!! Very well done, and thanks for sharing your process!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  9. She is stunning Jen... I started that technique with Life Book... but she still remains unfinished... I just love what you have done...

    Hugs
    Jenny x

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  10. I really want to try this. It looks so fun, probably because yours came out so good.

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  11. I love this technique, Jen! you did a fabulous job!
    xoxo

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  12. Oh such a gorgeous work! :) It looks real fun to put a picture or a photo first and paint over.. Something new to me.. :)

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  13. I have yet to get to this one, but someday... She looks great!!!

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  14. Oh that's lovely! I love the layers and colors. Very nice!

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  15. This (painting over faces) is new to me and I find it very clever! Thanks for sharing the tecnique!
    Happy PPF!
    Sheri Cook/Happy Horse Studio

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