I loved using the same background for the four small panels I am sharing in this first mini series of 'Follow In My Footsteps'. Rather than make a masterboard and cut it up I cut the panels and did exactly the same steps on each one, hence the similarities in them.
All the collage elements were pieces on my desk are from small boxes of oddments I keep for such projects. In fact the left panel under the photo is an old book spine of a book called The Antiquary by Sir Walter Scott. The book has been altered and used and I couldn't bear to throw the cover and spine away even though it was very tattered.
If you haven't seen the previous two in the series they are Soulful and Thoughtful.
Supplies
DecoArt Chalky Finish paints in relic, lace, rustic, revive, raw umber, burnt umber and quinacridone gold.
Tinting Base
Text stamp
Collage ephemera
Oh Brenda, this is stunning, adding the old book spine was such a fabulous idea, it looks amazing amidst your beautiful collaged elements - I love how the elements look naturally rusted too - a gorgeous piece of work. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteWow, that book spine is just perfect here! Makes the piece for me :-)
ReplyDeleteSally xx
love the background and layers of the collaged elements Brenda xx A fabulous transformation of the old book spine xx
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend
Annie x
I love this series! Your background is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe rusted look around the elements is so cool - and really brings the panel to life - fabulous vintage work!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
This is beautiful I love the blues in it and you are so good at working with textures and layers, thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThe inclusion of the book spine is a touch of genius - tough to pick a favourite... the set works so brilliantly following on from one another. They add up to something even more than the sum of their considerable parts. Beautiful artwork.
ReplyDeleteAlison x