Concertina Sketches WOYWW 343

Having been away for a couple of weeks and brought a pesky virus back with me along with a lot of rain it would seem. I have been subdued on the work front and I think that's why I decided to sketch ideas concertina style with all my bits at hand and music to match my mood (and mask the sound of the wind outside). This way I can work up several ideas at the same time on a small scale (by just playing with cut out figures and bits from magazines) in the hope that one or two may inspire a larger painting. Here I have used inktense blocks, neocolor wax/oil crayons, gouache and coloured pencils.

This one has already shown some promise and I now feel like working this up to an A4 size tweaking colourways. I think it now looks like 3 people waiting to board a train.

Time to get a coffee and work into the sketches a bit more now the surfaces have dried. Thanks to Julia for hosting WOYWW as usual - have a good Wednesday.

Jackie

Collagraph Angel WOYWW 340

Today I am finally making my angel cards which I started a few weeks ago (post 18th Nov). The prints were made on black paper for a stained glass look. I use the old catalogue as a glueing spot - any glue over the edges goes onto the paper which is then discarded. Here's how I got to this:-

 

I first printed the block in white emulsion paint (have loads in the garage) and then over printed the outer part in blue. I add a bit of medium to the paint to extend  the drying time (you can use KY lubricating jelly for this - honestly).

 

The angel is then overprinted in gold. I had no acrylic gold left left so I mixed silk paint outliner with a bit of orange acrylic paint. The printed angels will then be backed by some coloured card stock and then glued onto blank cards.

I will not be posting for the next couple of weeks as I am away for a 'noughty' birthday treat but I will be catching up with what everyone else is up to. Have a merry week - I will.

Jackie

Knitted Mouse WOYWW 339

My table is a jumble of little projects to finish off before I go away in a couple of weeks. The main one is a knitted dissected mouse which I have to finish before the weekend - including the framing - so that I can get it posted off. The Lab Rat pattern was downloaded from Etsy here if you are interested - well maybe not it is an odd thing to want. Reminds me of 'O'Level biology when we used to get the same rat out of the fridge every week to dissect a new bit - the smell of the preserving fluid was awful. Teenagers these days are spared such delights. I am having my first go at needle felting here and just laying out the innards. Still got to put eyes and whiskers on.

I have a blue necklace to fix, a punk sock monkey to repair and a couple more dog ornaments to do for my daughters - sold theirs at the craft fair. Well I'll get a coffee first and then get on with the felting and check out other desks at the next coffee break.

Just a bit of info for those who are interested in stitching. This is a good link to free copies of an online magazine Through Our Hands - yes I know another hour following links - but maybe worth it.

Jackie