First artwork of the year!

Delighted to get back to work after a long spell and relocation. Didn't expect to do 3D but was inspired but the lovely work of Cecilia Levy. Lots of tips from Youtube.
2 bowls made by paper mache method. Using rice paper which has a lovely translucent quality but is delicate and strong. Still applying the same 'rules' that are dear to me - repetition and linework.

Bowl 1 - rice paper and pencil

Bowl 2 - rice paper and pencil

Back view

Giving old paintings new life

Today after being inspired by an artist's work in Saatchi, I decided to paint over my old paintings to breathe new life in them. I painted a dark grey as a background or base colour. After a while, when one was still wet, I suddenly placed my finger on the edge and stamped. I quite liked the effect.

my favourite

New works from old

Am happy to give new life to old works in order to introduce more varied imagery and a more dynamic  compositions.  

Experimenting with more dynamic compositions

another batch of metallic paper wax paintings and my problem continues

the last photo shows how ordinary the works look when not reflected by light. My problem is how to present and display the works so that they are always at their best ie in the glare of the reflected light.

Metallic papers

Was quite struck by the dramatic effect of the reflected surface of work that had metallic base (gold or silver). But you can only see this at a certain angle.(photos below), which meant I was unable to take a proper photo with the camera directly above the image, because the camera blocked the light which meant no reflection on the artwork, which meant an ordinary image!

2015 first week of school...

 Suddenly so short of time, so felt pleased that even 45 minutes (each time) of tinkering brought some relief to a tired mind and body.   A few favourites from 2 sessions..

Reworking previous paintings

....while listening to Jor Cocker in Concert  RIP

Sealed wax paintings are left to dry

Reworking paintings on canvas with acrylic medium

No, I shan't do anything to these yet