I've been in a mixed media mood lately.
I created this piece with lots of layers.
First I painted some abstract paintings,
then cut them in strips and bits and pieces
and made a layer of them.
Then I painted a layer of gouache on top.
Then added a little molding paste.
I made several layers like this.
The final layer was the Sea Goddess.
She said she would rather be called a Sea Goddess than a mermaid.
I don't argue with my paint characters!
I also made my previous piece The Edge of a Dream
the same way with the same layering technique.
I've added prints of both pieces to my Gallery
Thanks for visiting!
I just love the watery effects you are able to get with your paint and modeling paste. It always looks to cool and tranquil.
Posted by: carlarey | September 02, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Beautiful...love the colors and the magical feel! Happy PPF! POP ART MINIS
Posted by: Pop Art Minis | September 02, 2011 at 01:18 PM
It has such a sparkling, watery feeling! The colors are so beautiful.
Posted by: Faye | September 02, 2011 at 01:51 PM
Loving your whimsical painting. Happy PPF, Annette x
Posted by: Annette G | September 02, 2011 at 05:24 PM
Awesome process and love the Sea Goddess ~ looks like she is surrounded by the sea! ~ thanks, namaste, Carol ( Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^
Posted by: Carol (artmusedog) | September 02, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Just listening to your process makes me want to play with all those materials! Sounds like so much fun! I love all of your watery colors. :) Have a great weekend! Scarlett
Posted by: Scarlett Clay | September 02, 2011 at 09:02 PM
Oh the colors just flow like your Sea Goddess! Beautiful!!!! Deb
Posted by: Geckostone | September 02, 2011 at 10:58 PM
You definitely captured the watery look - it's a fun painting!
Posted by: Terrie: Creative Explorer | September 02, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Very wet looking!
Posted by: Rosie | September 03, 2011 at 01:34 AM
Love the layers and your whimsical watery wonderland - perfect for a sea goddess!
xo
Kristin
Posted by: Kristin Dudish | September 03, 2011 at 03:07 PM
The use of medium and those shades of blues and white...perfect watery effect! Love that. Happy PPF!
Posted by: Sheri | September 03, 2011 at 07:42 PM
She is fabulous..and such a powerful presence to her..yes indeed she is very Goddessy...and beautiful! awesome color palette!!
victoria
Posted by: Victoria | September 04, 2011 at 11:51 AM
wonderful, watery layers. Thanks for describing your process - I love learning how people work!
Posted by: iamrushmore | September 04, 2011 at 04:19 PM
Great shades. She is wonderful with her big powerful eyes. Very nice. Thanks. Have a great Labor Day.
Posted by: gloria | September 04, 2011 at 09:58 PM
Oh yes, absolutely a Sea Goddess! I love how you've achieved a splashing water effect. is that three-dimensional or is it achieved using salt?
Happy Labor Day. Happy week!
Posted by: Janice | September 05, 2011 at 05:20 AM
What perfect colors for a Sea Goddess! And love those long eyelashes! Have a wonderful rest of the week.
Posted by: Jen | September 06, 2011 at 08:28 PM
Beautiful colors and layers! Wonderfull!
Thank you, too, for joining my art blog hop and posting the button to your site! :)
Looking forward to following your blog! :)
All the best,
Mary
Posted by: Mary C. Nasser | September 06, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Very pretty! What an interesting effect the layering gives it/her.
Posted by: EVA | September 07, 2011 at 07:35 PM