Sunday, August 7, 2016

What's in my art journal? Storm (the remix)



I bought a couple of coloring books awhile back.  I have yet to actually color a page inside any book, instead, I'm removing pages and using them as backgrounds.  This page seemed interesting to me, I liked the blossoms.


Lil Kim, who is a rapper in case you don't know, no longer looks like herself. I'm not a fan, however,  in this magazine she reminds me of Storm from X-Men...and so the page begins.



After gluing the images down with gel medium I painted clear gesso on top.  I wanted to use watercolors, the gesso would prevent the paper from absorbing the paint and allow the paint to move across the paper.



Then I drew lines to create sections on the face and hair. (influenced by the lines in the background) 



I used the Koi watercolors field sketch box paint set to complete the page.  I would love to see this version of Storm on the screen, wouldn't you?








Thanks for stopping by, your visit is greatly appreciated.  Until the next blog...enjoy!

6 comments:

  1. That was great! Love how you see thing. Lil Kim never look so good!

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    1. Thanks Linda, I like her so much more this way, LOL!

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  2. I just love this idea! Thanks for the detailed instructions. And I agree with Linda Lil Kim never looked so good.

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  3. I love how you have taken art from other sources and created a unique piece of art yourself. This is a fantastic journal page, Carol. Kudos to you, my friend!

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    1. I appreciate that Kay, this was a fun page to do.

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