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Thursday 17 February 2022

Drypoints and mixed media experiments...

 

 

Sea Air, A bit of Weather and Bracing!   8x15cm drypoint with mixed media   ©2022LisaLeQuelenec

 

I treated myself to some new paint last week... Gansai Tambi watercolours - Starry colours made by Kuretake. Oooohhhh they are lovely, I particularly like the paler colours which are shimmery but not opaque. I have used pearlescent inks before but have been disappointed with the outcome. These watercolours are much better for the effect that I was after.

 

Using test prints from the previous drypoint I have added shimmer in certain areas whilst leaving others with just the original ink. I have photographed them above straight on and to angle so you can see how they catch the light. I think it would be easy to overwork a piece with the shimmer and I may need to rein in my enthusiasm but I can definitely see possibilities.... What do you think?


These and prints from the edition are available in my Folksy store.

 

 

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6 comments:

  1. Debbie Nolan26 February 2022 at 23:21

    Lisa I love the effect of the shimmer. You used just the right touch to capture light. Beautiful friend. Isn't it fun to try out new art supplies? I am in the midst of some house renovations so have not had time to paint much but hopefully we will be done soon and I can make my way back to my little studio.
    Thank you too for your lovely visit to my blog and sweet comments. I too am looking forward to more visits with you and seeing your beautiful art. Have a great weekend. Hugs!

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  2. Lisa Le Quelenec4 March 2022 at 15:27

    Thank you so much Debbie. I hope your house renovations are not being to arduous for you. I remember how frustrating they can be, but it is great when it is finished. Best wishes.

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  3. RH Carpenter8 March 2022 at 20:28

    Oh, that touch of gold in the sand is soooo pretty!!

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  4. Lisa Le Quelenec10 March 2022 at 12:36

    Isn't it Rhonda! The paints are gorgeous - much better than other metallic/pearlescents I have tried. I love them.

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  5. laura21 March 2022 at 01:30

    The shimmer is beautiful; I really like how you've used it. I don't think I would know what to do with metallics!

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  6. Lisa Le Quelenec29 April 2022 at 12:37

    Thank you. I'm just jumping in with them and hoping for the best and really trying not to fiddle - the last part I find very difficult :o)

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