Another experiment with paper, color and and image transfer. I called it "Touching the Past" because it looks like the glamorous woman is catching a glimpse of herself when she was little and is reaching out her hand as if to connect again with her past.
I also scanned this in gray tones and like it, so have decided to post that version as well. It's been interesting working with image transfers onto patterned backgrounds. If you click on the images to see them larger, you'll notice that you can see the writing of the paper through the little girl's face, which looks a somewhat odd until you realize what it is.By the way, I've read numerous times that you need laser printouts or photocopies, not ink jet printouts, to use for a gel medium transfer. Because we only have an ink jet printer, I decided to try using those printouts and they actually work very well for me. If any of you are as fascinated by image transfers as I am, let me know how you do yours!
Have I said lately how much I love all your comments?!? I had never expected the level of community and support I have experienced since I started this blog and making art. It's only been a couple of months, but somehow it feels like an amazing lifetime already! Thank you!!
Hello Silke, I like the effect of the writing, seems older.
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I like the flapper lady and of course the red tones, since red is my favorite color. Seeing your stuff really makes me want to try image transfer. I'll put that on my list of things to do this summer.
ReplyDeleteI think this is one of my favorite pieces so far. I love the flapper lady (I love anything from the 20's).I love the peachy, rose colors they are my favorite. And I like the transfer with the image showing through different layers. You get an A+++ from me on this one!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely composition, Silke! I only just tried image transfer, but I will be doing more experimentation.
ReplyDeleteOh this is lovely Silke! Thanks for all your kindness and for entering my give~away! xx
ReplyDeleteYour the best Silke,
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to hear that you are enjoying your blog as much as the rest of us are enjoying watching you transform your art.
Hi Silke! Another lovely creation! The image transfer looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for coming to visit! I really appreciate your sweet comments! Have a wonderful week!
Hugs,
Lisa :)
i reall like the 1920s lady, and how she seems to be reaching out to her childhood. i try to do that often and sometimes succeed. your work is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is great and portrays all those feelings you were hoping for. It is so deep. Blessings dear.
ReplyDeleteSilke, this is just beautiful! Love what you're creating with transfers!!
ReplyDeleteDarla
Very cool mixture of pictures and patterns. There's a lot for the eye to play with, but they are all brought together nicely with color. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful - I'm so grateful that you choose to share your art with us in this way, it's very much appreciated xx
ReplyDeleteSilke this is a beautifull piece of art, -love the vibrant colors.
ReplyDeleteAwesome art, so worked out beautifully I want to do some myself, hope I remember tomorrow, my mind is forgetful. I will go to sleep humming transfers, transfers! Please don't ask if I remembered I may get embarraced I had forgotten,lol!
ReplyDeleteSeriously your art is so full of beautiful colours and effects.