Monday, 15 August 2016

Framed pen and ink over gesso #2

A quick share today of the second of my pen and ink over gesso media boards which I have mounted in a deep Ikea frame but reversed it to look more like a shadow box. If you missed the first one you can see it here.


Again I have used a Tando Creative media board .....


.... and black sharpie pen ...


.... with DecoArt media acrylics to give me the light colour wash.





I really like the quirkiess of putting the art in back to front , it really works for me.



Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful week.

hugs Brenda xxx


18 comments:

Deborah Wainwright said...

What a clever idea Brenda, loved the effect you have created, with the light wash. Hugs Debsxx

Jane said...

I love your pen and ink work Brenda...these dandelions are just gorgeous works of art. The background wash shows them off perfectly.Happy new week. Hugs xx

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Lovely clean crisp design Brenda, love the idea and how,you framed your piece. Tracy x

Gina said...

I love this "old" pen and ink drawing effect :D XXX

Meggymay said...

A super idea to use the frame as a shadow box,this is a beautiful project Brenda.
Yvonne xx

Patty O'Malley said...

Love how the image is showcased!

Crafty Humphreys said...

Love your project Brenda. Lovely drawing and fab reversed frame. Suz (Surrey Crafts)xxx

Crafty Humphreys said...

Love your project Brenda. Lovely drawing and fab reversed frame. Suz (Surrey Crafts)xxx

hazel said...

This is wonderful Brenda, I love your pen and ink work and it looks fabulous in the frame.
xxx Hazel.

TangledBlueRose said...

Fabulous, I really love your dandelions. So peaceful, and detailed. So clever with the framing, awesome :)
~kim

sarascloset said...

I really enjoy your pen and ink drawings; this will look great paired with your other. I think you're onto something with this backwards framing! You trendsetter,you! Big hugs!

pearshapedcrafting said...

Oh My Brenda - Stunning!!! Love how you reversed the frame! Chrisx

Mrs.B said...

Another fabulous drawing Brenda, and it looks really good the way you've displayed it.
Avril xx

Deb said...

Beautiful Brenda, love the subtle colour of the washes! Deb xo

Michelle Wells INSPIRE said...

I love what I call "Happy Pinterestings"- that is when I come across a fantastic piece of art, and I just have to find the artist. Your work is truly beautiful!

SewPaperPaint said...

I'm really happy to see you continuing with your sketch work! I do hope for the full stamp release to come soon. ;0 This looks great and I love that you reversed the frame, such a great effect. Hugs, Autumn

Words and Pictures said...

Your pen and ink dandelions are simply wonderful. Love, love, love them.
Alison x

A Pink said...

A fine example of Beauty in simplicity. love it x