Creativity Journey: THE MIDAS TOUCH!

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

THE MIDAS TOUCH!

50/50 #12

50/50 (12)

This is another background on deli paper with acrylic. The paper has a very different character from tissue. I added gold for highlights on the face to bring out the drawing. I like the simplicity of line drawing.

I found a book of Ben Shahn's drawings today in a used book store in Palo Alto. I think I love his work more and more. It is inspiring me.

Tomorrow I will be doing lots of drawings on the finished backgrounds.

7 comments:

Meera Rao said...: Love the eyes, again! I sure hope I can see these in person,; July 4, 2012 at 3:45 AM
Autumn Leaves said...: You must be so pleased with these pieces, Myrna. They really are exquisite!; July 4, 2012 at 3:55 AM
susan said...: What is deli paper? Where do you purchase it? Thanks; July 4, 2012 at 6:42 AM
Myrna Wacknov said...: Hi Meera, Come and visit and I'll take you to the exhibit so you can see them in person!; July 4, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Anonymous said...: Sherry, thanks for checking in every day!; July 4, 2012 at 5:27 PM
Myrna Wacknov said...: Hi Susan, Deli paper is used by Ann Bagby in her collage work. It is the non-waxed squares that they wrap sandwiches in at Delicatessens. You can usually find them at warehouse type stores. It comes with about 500 sheets to a box!!!; July 4, 2012 at 5:30 PM
susan said...: Thanks myrna ... I am anxious to try this technique! I love your work!; July 8, 2012 at 5:45 AM