Tuesday 11 February 2020

A New Year - A New Collection

Good day and a very Happy and Healthy New Year to you all.

2020 arrived and I was finding it difficult to come up with yet another new collection for this year.  I really wanted to expand the alcohol ink art in some way that was different from everything else I had tried.

My husband and I were walking through a thrift store in early January and I picked up this lovely old wooden box and "Eureka - Up-cycle old wooden boxes using alcohol ink".  So, I bought a couple of the nicer ones in the store and headed for my studio.  Here are a few for you to look at.


After mounting the piece of art on the top, I embellished the design with glass chips, gemstones and gold leaf.  Some of the boxes also needed refurbishing on the inside with new felt.  I also added some pieces of cut and pierced metal on one.





The only problem was that once I completed two boxes, I started buying more on our visits to thrift stores within reach.  I have ended up with lots of boxes as I try out different ideas - going to need a bigger studio soon!!!











However, I really like the look of these and hope you do too. 















Whilst in the middle of my "boxes phase" I also wanted to complete a piece of art to mount in a frame.  Sunsets have always fascinated me and I was convinced that with the vibrant hues of alcohol ink, I could come up with something special.  I also added cut and pierced metal for the Heron, rocks and islands.



Now it is time to chill for a while as I have promised myself some quality time with my harps before the shows start in the Spring and Summer.  

Bye for now,

Lea