Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Killed Catalogue

Finally my Killed Catalogue has had some work done on it.
Late last year Maggie Grey asked us to bury an old catalogue and leave it to the elements to see what happened.
After several months we were to resurrect it and then create a piece of art.
6 months later here is my piece (can't rush into these things can I).
Firstly I applied Gesso then Quink ink and some Terra Cotta Adirondack colour wash spray.
Then I used 3 different Moon Shadow Mist sprays -Jolly Roger red- Buccaneer Bay blue and Violaceous violet.
I also used some Metallic rub-ons and some Goldfinger in colour green gold.
The pieces that I have embedded are all made from paper clay.





A close up of the top half of the page.
If you click on it you can see the great texture that has been created.




I'm not sure what I think of it really.

16 comments:

Pat said...

The blend of colours is lovely Doreen

LOVE STITCHING RED said...

Hello Doreen, just popped over to say hello and look at your gorgeous blog! I am looking forward to some time at the weekend to soak it all up!

I do hope you have a lovely creative week. Very best wishes, Carolyn Saxby

ps. Thanks for being a follower on my stitched stuffies blog too. I will get round to posting more bits n bobs on there soon!

Stitchety Grub said...

Well Doreen I know what I think..... it's super ... I luv it -well done
Britt in West Aus

Janet said...

I know just what I think of it....it's fantastic!! It has a mystical look, maybe it's from a fairy tale. Love the face peeking out and the colors are soft and dreamy. Who knew a catalogue could look so good!!

Heather said...

I know that feeling Doreen, but I think your catalogue is looking great. Love the colours and the textures, and the way you have blended your paper casts into the surface.

Carmen said...

look like old stone , magic stone with fairies in there.

Val said...

There really is something magical about it Doreen - and the textures are wonderful!

Maureen said...

It's really good Doreen, something different.

Maureen said...

It's really good Doreen, something different.

Christine said...

Doreen, it looks like an archaelogical find , unearthed after centuries. I particularly love the little face, I'm quite into those at the moment after buying myself a mold at the Craft Show. I used plaster of paris for mine, might have to look for some paper clay at the next Craft Show in June I think.
Hooroo,
Christine.

Unknown said...

It looks lovely Doreen.

Magpie's Mumblings said...

This came from a catalog?? Wow!!! You did an absolutely fantastic job Doreen!!! I especially love the face.

Robin Mac said...

Well, it was certainly worth the wait, I love it, especially the soft tones in the colours. My catalogue is still waiting for further attention - maybe in another couple of months! As you said, you can't hurry these things. cheers, Robin

Linda’s Textiles said...

Looks good to me Doreen! Amazing result from an old distressed catalogue.

Lalhezar said...

Doreen I love its air of mystery. Well done. Suzanne

Veleta (Sammy) said...

Oh that is so easy to tell you what to think about this... utterly over the top amazing! The depth and movement you created her is awesome!