I have been working on some backgrounds on non gessoed canvas. I love how it frays and love the texture although it makes it more difficult to use a nib for calligraphy but I figured out if you just press real hard it works better. You only get about 1/2 a letter with the acrylic on the nib but you just keep dipping--alot. I used No Flow by Jacquard so I could have a better surface for the FW white acrylic ink. Neither one of the pieces are finished. The top one is closer than the bottom one but I am not sure which direction to go in. I know that I want to do some sewing on them. I have it sitting out and when I walk by I try different things but haven't found just the right thing yet. If I do I will blog them. This is a bit out of my comfort zone but my motto is---
"Make it work!" Famous quote by Tim Gunn---I get such a kick out of him on "Project Runway"--my new favorite show. Where have I been for the last few years? I need to order all the back shows.
Oh wowsers!! Especially love the colors in the first one!!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSteam-A-Seam is a brand of very easy to use fusible web. It comes in nice handy 8 x 11 sheets.
i'd say you've definitely got it.....and....making it work!! (did you watch the newspaper challenge last week?! fabulous!!)
ReplyDeleteI love these Martha! I've tried it before on canvas that hasn't been gessoed too - I love the look - it's rather dreamy, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteFabulous...just non-stop inspiration you are, even when you're outside of your comfort zone.
ReplyDeletep.s. I wish Tim Gunn was my neighbor!