I started this background a while ago with some beautiful papers I had recently bought. After that it sat in the studio waiting for action. Until the other day, that is, when I cut out a sewing pattern and right away decided to use some of the leftover pieces of that very fine tissue paper on this canvas. After I crumpled up the paper and then glued it on, I gave the whole canvas a wash in blues and oranges.
Now it is waiting for just the right woman portrait to appear on it...
That's really lovely as it is - I like the addition of the tissue paper and those washes - but I am also looking forward to seeing who you put in there!
ReplyDeleteFantastic background. love the mix of papers.
ReplyDelete♥I love your talent♥
ReplyDeleteIsn't it funny how something will sit until just the *right* thing comes along? I love running pattern tisseu through the printer, and also stamping on it before collaging with it. Makes for some interesting areas.
ReplyDeleteOne of the problems I encounter sometimes is I have this marvelous paper, and collage it all down, and then don't want to go to the next step which will cover it! LOL!!
XXOO!!
Anne
Fabulous colours, Silke! xx
ReplyDeleteDear Silke,
ReplyDeleteyour pictures are very fantastic!!!!!!
It`s very nice of you, that you read my blog.
Carmen
Guten morgen, Silke.
ReplyDeleteI trust you had a wonderful weekend. I love that color combination of blues and orange/apricot hues. Very soothing to the eye.
I love to use pattern tissue - there's usually some buried in each collage. Can't wait to see who shows up on this ~ Sherry
ReplyDeleteGood morning Silke!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all I love that background. It made me think of Paul Klee...and anything that does that is fabulous in my eyes!
I could almost see some geometric shapes transposed on it in a more opaque form.
But...
That's not why I was visiting this morning!
Come and visit my blog this morning!
It will make a good start to your week!
I promise!
I love all that texture Silke. Wow! I can hardly wait to see the face that comes from that. The background will be great. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! funny, i was cutting a sewing pattern too! can't wait to see your girl!
ReplyDeletehave a lovely monday Silke dear!
Hi Silke..oooh..I love this one..there is something so festive and energizing to it..the color scheme is sparking me..lovely! It will be wonderful to see what gorgeous face and soul inhabits this mystical space..yay..cant wait! I feel like there are many magic doorway in this one! Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteKiki~
Perfect background, Silke! Very subtle and organic. Can't wait to see the woman who shall adorn it! :) Theresa
ReplyDeleteindividually beautiful patterns and colors, yet gorgeous in combination.
ReplyDeletethis is wonderful Silke...I can't wait to see who emerges from this mysterious background!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous - I hope some of it will remain visible. I wonder what you will see on this canvas - I have already seen several images...
ReplyDeleteSilke - what a beautiful combination of colors and such a creative use of the tissue from paterns. I have a creative use for the pattern tissues also - I make tissue paper roses from them. I have some on my blog in a week or so.
ReplyDeleteAs always - your use of color and texture is amazing.
Vicki
Love it!! I love blue and orange, and using the tissue was inspired. Can't wait to see who appears on it! ☺
ReplyDeleteDear Silke, I couldn't wait till tomorrow to visit your blog, is a little bit late, but your blog is very easy to read and it feels good when I look at your art, I like your new background, is very colorful and expressive, very beautiful sewing pieces!. Thanks for your comments in my blog, we are in contact.
ReplyDeleteLove, Amalia.
That is so gorgeous. Can't wait to see the rest of it.
ReplyDeletei can't wait to meet her, silke. this is so fun for me: to see the background first.
ReplyDeletehope you are having a great start of a great week!
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Beautiful combination of colors! And the patterns bring a wonderful lightheartedness to it. Whoever ends up on this will be a very lucky lady.
ReplyDeleteSilke.... The color and texture of this background is stunning. I almost hate to see any part of it get covered ~ it is a work of art all alone. I am sure, though, that once you paint one of your women on it, it will be even more beautiful ~ you have a way of letting the background beauty show through!!
ReplyDelete♥ audrey