Painting over 2 different types of backgrounds

Behind the Art with Christy TomlinsonThese pieces are also from Christy Tomlinson‘s Behind the Art class.  You can read more about it here and here.

This first canvas shows a neutral background that I added texture and a figure to.  The second project begins with texture and I added everything else after, trying to see a girl emerge from the patterns.

You can see the original collaged background of mostly ivory and white scraps.  Next to it is the final canvas, followed by a few detail shots.  I just put this first piece in my Society6 shop, where you can buy it as an iphone case, a tote bag, stationary, or a print.  Cool, right? I’m so excited about that.

background and finalgirl birdie girl blue flower girl flower girl skirt girl top of canvasgirl on backgroundThis second project began with colorful papers and texture with stencils and modeling paste.  Then I tried to see where the best place might be to add a girl.

texture on paperstexture girltexture script stamptexture detailtexture girl final

You can view more “Behind the Art” posts here.  See the shop here.

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3 Responses to Painting over 2 different types of backgrounds

  1. cheryl says:

    So pretty and so much work. I wouldn’t know where to begin.
    Have a beautiful day Naomi.

  2. Gorgeous, Naomi! I wish I could be as disciplined as you are!
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  3. Oh, I love all of it!! The colors, layers, textures! So beautiful!

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