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| EVOLUTION 2 |
Yesterday I decided I wanted to do some string drawings. If you missed my post on this fun way to draw, you take a long mop string, dip one end into a bottle of ink and then try to draw with this dangling, limp noodle. Very interesting drawings result. I have a large supply of blank newsprint paper that I usually use for this exercise. Here is the drawing I created.
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| MOP STRING DRAWING EVOLUTION 2 |
I must have attempted 5 or 6 images. This is the only one I liked. Next I decided to see how newsprint would take to mono printing with my large Gelli Plate. When you add acrylic to even the cheapest paper, it adds stability and functionality. I thought I could practice mono printing ideas on the paper I just drew on. Here is the drawing after I covered it with multiple mono printing passes.
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| GELLI PLATE MONO PRINT EVOLUTION 2 |
The original drawing was pretty much obscured by the printing, so I wanted to see if I could paint a decent painting on this low grade paper. I spread acrylic gel over an old unsuccessful painting that had collage on it and bonded the mono print on top.
Today I painted on top with heavy acrylic using a credit card and a coffee stirrer like a palette knife. The collage under the paper gave the surface a rough texture so the paint went on very brokenly when scraped across.
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| STAGE ONE EVOLUTION 2 PORTRAIT |
When I got it this far I was unhappy with the right eye and I needed to make further adjustments to the shape of his face. Here is the final result with a few details. Surprisingly, I can use this paper to do finished paintings on. Wahoo!
So, here's the question: Would this painting be considered a collage since it is painted on a single sheet of paper with nothing glued on top?
Love the idea of drawing with the mop string. I use the dropper on the ink bottle top to draw.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if it would be considered a collage or not. What I do know is that you can paint a marvelous painting on just about anything!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't call this a collage but I sure love the beautiful effects you achieved with this method. There is an almost haunting quality that is hard to capture...an amazing piece, Myrna!
ReplyDeleteI would say it is not a collage. It is a painting adhered to a sturdy support.
ReplyDeleteGreat piece -- I can't believe how many ways you find to vary texture and line!
I don't really think it would be a collage if the textures are paints and inks. However, when I see your incredible work, I think you can call it whatever you want. I loved the ink drawing. I seem to be drawn to line drawings. You amaze me.
ReplyDeleteMyrna...your portraits are sublime...no matter what the medium.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful lines, textures and colors! and I don't think its a collage btw - but a unique painting for sure :)
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