Mixed Media In Progress Stage Four

Mixed Media Project

I am happier with the pieces this week as they progress forward. They go through a process of subtraction and addition several times before they get a coat of acrylic medium to set that layer and prepare for the next stage.

Mixed Media in Pink
Stage 4, 8 x 8 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
©2012 Mary Rush Gravelle

Canvas One: Pink

A shock of turquoise was a surprise at the end of this stage. I think it added some needed excitement to the color scheme that was leaning toward monochromatic.

Mixed Media in Red
Stage 4, 8 x 8 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
©2012 Mary Rush Gravelle

Canvas Two: Red

I am much happier with this piece this week. It is beginning to take on an integrated look. It might be done. We'll see what happens.

Mixed Media in Dark Red
Stage 4, 8 x 8 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
©2012 Mary Rush Gravelle

Canvas Three: Dark Red

This work is becoming more unified. I'm really liking the way the texture is looking. Notice that the pink plastic piece relocated itself. It came off during part of the subtraction process.

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Mixed Media In Progress Stages Two and Three

Mixed Media in Pink
Stage 2, 8 x 8 inches

Mixed Media In Progress Stages Two and Three

Last week I showed you my beginning stage of my newest mixed-media project. I am painting three 8 x 8 inches canvases and attaching found objects.

Mixed Media in Pink
Stage 3

Canvas One: Pink

This is the 2nd and 3rd stages. I think it looks better turned upside down after stage three.

Mixed Media on Red
Stage 2
8 x 8 inches

Canvas Two: Red

I mourn over the loss of Stage Two.

Mixed Media on Red
Stage 3

I pushed it into stage three and hope that I can recover it in subsequent stages.

Mixed Media on Dark Red
Stage 2
8 x 8 inches (imagine turning it
counterclockwise once. The
green color block is on the bottome)

Canvas Three: Dark Red

Again, I think it looked better in Stage two.

Mixed Media on Dark Red
Stage 3

It will be interesting to see what happens in stage 4.

Until Next Week

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Comments are welcome. Play nice, please.

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Mixed Media Project

Beginning Mixed Media Project

Last week I talked about the art supply store and buying canvases for my mixed media project. Today, I will give you a look at the beginnings of this project.

Inspiration

I begin with three 8 x 8 x 1.5 inches canvases. I picked up some found objects during a recent walk to include in the project. I had picked up a red plastic grid piece prior to this walk. This red grid shape was personally meaningful because of a drawing I had done a week ago where this shape first appeared, and then it appeared in real life. This first found object gave me the color scheme of tints and shades of red.

As you can see, I have begun the project with the red grid shape piece secured on the pink canvas with acrylic medium. I have painted and applied acrylic medium to the other two canvases.

Mixed in the Mixed-Media

The other objects that I found a few days ago on a walk were a feather, a broken piece of brown glass, a broken piece of red reflective plastic, a hot pink piece of plastic, and a rusty twisted wire.

Next Week

Next week, I’ll show my progress. Maybe I’ll be able to finish it by then.

Until next time, go create, appreciate, or buy some art!

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If you want to own a piece of my art, consider the two mixed-media pieces that can be purchased on my website: Spirit House or Mata Ortiz. Or consider buying a print on acrylic from my print website.
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The Art Supply Store

Passage, 20 x 16 inches, Oil on Masonite.
©2006 Mary Rush Gravelle

The Art Supply Store Adventure

This past Sunday, I discovered an art supply store in Tucson, Arizona. I moved here six months ago and have been busy getting my life in order. On Sunday, I knew it was time to scout out the art supply stores in the area.

I hopped online and googled "art supply store Tucson" and found Arizona Art Supply. In addition to having physical stores in Arizona, you can buy art supplies online from their site.

The Tucson store is under construction. I wasn't sure if I had found the place or not. What a delight to walk in and see all my old friends once again, art supplies in all of their myriad forms. I was looking for canvases. I was excited that they were having 60% off canvas sale.

After a tour of the store given by a friendly staff person, I slowly took in the sights that had potential to become part of my dazzling future art projects.

Found Object for my next art
mixed-media art project.

My Next Art Project

I purchased three of one of my favorite sized canvases, Windsor & Newton DeepEdge 8 x 8 inches. I found an object on my walk yesterday that I want to incorporate into a mixed-media piece. Stay tuned to see my process and final artwork.

Arizona Art Supply

I recommend the Tucson store location of Arizona Art Supply. The people that work there are friendly and readily available for questions. You can find just about everything you need for your next art project. And the prices are great.

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My Art Notes is Moving to Tuesdays

Passage, Oil on Masonite, 20 x 16 inches.
©2006 Mary Rush Gravelle

Look for My Art Notes blog posts to come out before Noon on Tuesdays instead of Mondays.

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