So this week I'm the guest host over at The Butterfly Effect and it's all about creating layers in your artwork. And I explained in my post that when I was making my original piece, I was using a smaller canvas (8 x 8) for my paint palette because I'm tired of wasting paint and wanted to do something with the the paint that I always have left over. So every time I was finished painting, I would take the unused paint on my "palette" and just play around with it.
........so.....here was the first layer of another painting....and I kept going with it...
.....and I kept adding so many layers that I hated that I lost count, but then I started liking it...
(wow--it doesn't even look like the original canvas)....there were so many layers, that I was able to see the house on the left side that I pulled out and if you look at the top right-hand corner, you can see an image of a butterfly--which kind of led me to a butterfly theme.
details ..
there's only one way to get all of this depth and texture, and that's with layers. And this one took a while---I would leave it for a day and add some more stuff to it, and I kept doing that until I was happy....but it took me a while to get happy (I almost threw it out).....but I'm glad I didn't : )
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That is looking wonderful I may give it a go when I have little bit more time!
Life and art gets accomplished in layers :-) Great post.
Hi Diane, back to blogging again- after some wonderful time with Mathilde.
---WOW ,I could not believe that it was the same canvas you showed here- it is fantastic what you ended up with,dear.
And I love the -- : go on till you like it-
HUGS,Dorthe
The layers certainly make for a rich looking finish.
This is also something to remember in the task of painting a wall, the new coat of paint will be affected by the last layer. I like this work of yours today a lot, and the reminder to do something else if the first couple layers are not to your liking.
It's lovely! I too hate wasting leftover paint -- sort of OCD about it really, so I often use it for base painting on new canvases...
and we are glad you didn't either!! it is so unbelievable that this is what ended up...i love doing this, it's unbelievable every darn tootin' time. i just LOVE LOVE your outcome! and that you share share share all the time! it enthuses, enlightens and inspires us all! xo
Wonderful--I love to use up my leftover paint in this way!!
Thanks so much for sharing this, Diane! I'm sure that this is why your paintings always look so finished, so deep. I love it, and you've inspired me to stop being so impatient and give it a go!
Love when things just appear! So cool! I have also been on the verge of tossing a painting in the trash. Glad u kept going with this! It is awesome!
Loving those layers:O) love the colors too:O)
Wow, thank you again for inspiring a learner.
I have just almost given up on a painting, but now see it may well be worth carrying on.
Such lovely layers!
I was really hoping to see where this one took you. :) Looks fabulous!
Amazing works Diane, I like it!
Greetings.
Diane..love this idea and have been doing the Tracy Bautista class too. I am not into doing glam girls so my pieces are evolving differently. I also clicked onto your guest column..very nice!! I have posted my class work so far on my blog. But I am behind as I all of a sudden have gotten busy with workshops, demos and my first one person show! Yikes
Wow -- Lovely work! I found you on Marlynn's Honeysuckle Breeze, and I know I've seen your work in the Somerset mags ... a goal of mine one day. Three cheers!
Well I am glad you didn't throw it out, too! I love the way it turned out and need to learn that lesson to just set it aside and come back to it later.
What kind of pen did you use for the doodling? It looks really good and I have trouble with knowing which pen will write on top of which kind of paint.
Oh how I love this! I am so glad you didn't get rid of it. With all those yummy layers, there is so much to see. Truly inspiring!
Wow, fantastic effects Diane. Lots of layers and texture. Just beautiful. thanks for sharing.:)
Love all those juciy layers ! And the butterfly...
Happy 2/2/12 !
What a wonderful piece! I love the colors in the end from all of the layers... Simply amazing work!
Xoxo
Love it! So awesome seeing all those layers! Must catch up on your blog!
You really inspired me this week Diane. Thank you. I joined in with the butterfly effect. Lots of funn
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Diane I just adore what you did. Somehow I missed this week's prompt, but as I just lurve layers then I'm going to do something tonight!!
You can resurrect anything....there is no such thing as you throwing anything out!!
This is a perfect example of why you are the Queen at what you do! Beautiful!
Absolutely gorgeous, I love layering too. There's no right and wrong, just keep on going until something great emerges ;-) Thanks for sharing!
You are SO amazing at creating beautiful layers. I am always mesmerized by your work. Congrats on the guest post and happy weekend!
Hi Diane, I am a new follower. I just found you by searching for art journal how to's and materials to use. Wow I will be back.
Have a super creative weekend.
Lesley ♥
You are the queen of layers Diane, and I learn something new from you all the time!
Just amazing and fabulous!
I'm sure glad you didn't throw it out! I love the lace with the butterflies and all the layers,layer,layers! So much to devour! Have a wonderful weekend Diane!
Jenniferxx
Hello Diana, what a piece...and so much history to it, beautiful!!
One word: AMAZING !!!!
I continue to have a few computer problems, but I'm sure glad I was able to stop by this morning. I was very impressed by the outcome of this piece. Like you, I also save all my paint off my brushes, credit cards, and such, but mine never look as good as yours. I will have to continue adding layers to mine, I guess. I'm extremely impressed.
Simply perfect! Love the vibrancy, the colors, all the layers, and variety! Looks like you had a good time doing these!
Have a lovely Sunday!
Gaby
Lovely pieces!
I've heard of others doing this, using left over paint and I STILL can never remember to do that! Thanks for the inspiration Diane!! I'm going to try so hard to remember to try this, it turned out beautiful!
I LOVE IT! Those layers DO make for such an interesting, deep piece - I bet I could stare at it for hours. Glad that you didn't ditch it - you pushed through and the result is feminine and gorgeous! xoox
What a great use for the left over paint. It certainly makes for interest. I love the finished piece and so pleased you did not dispose of it before it was complete.
7 days and counting..... oh my oh me. We are coming soon upon our day. Love you art work!
That turned out beautiful Diane. I love the way you detail your work! I remember a time when I knew nothing about what layering can to. I would like the way something looked or the way the color was and not continue and my paintings lacked so much depth. I am still learning, but now I know not to get attached to anything in the beginning...to keep going and let the painting "mature".
I really love your work!
this is a wonderful idea and it turned out beautiful and interesting too.
I also don't like wasting paint. I have been placing the left overs on paper, later covering that with gesso on which i at some time do art on.
beautiful layers and layers. Lovely lovely as always!!!
Beautiful work! Sometimes I fall in love with my first layer...then it stalls the whole process. Finally, I just let it go and get over it. Great idea tip on how not to waste paint.
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