I couldn't resist another ornament for this series. I forgot to mention in my post "Tiny Beauty I" I painted on a paper sold by Dakota Pastels. It's Wallis paper that has been adhered to a sturdy, archival conservation board about the weight of matboard. It's great to work on and comes in white or the Belgian Grey. I think it's a little expensive - a 6" X 8" board works out to $4.00 apiece, but that's just my opinion. It's a great surface though.
Available at: http://www.dailypaintworks.com/Artists/carol-flatt-1045
Beautiful Carol!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Carol. I've been enjoying the lovely work on your blog!!
DeleteLovely series, what fun to paint, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt has been lots of fun, Diana! I loved your latest painting with the orange and the gorgeous blues! You are a master of soft edges! Love what you do with them!
DeleteThis one is really beautiful. It looks old fashioned some how-like a vintage Christmas card. And of course I love all of the reflected colors that you found. Great job as always.
ReplyDeleteArchival conservation board? Would you mind saying what it is? Maybe it would be good to adhere my collages to.
Thanks, Libby. I appreciate your comment! Conservation board is a form of matboard. If you look it up on Wikipedia it gives this definition:
Delete"There are several categories of mat board and they are all separated by the level of protection offered the art work or artifact being framed. While some say that acidic framing materials should be avoided for all but the most temporary frames, it is not safe to say that all "acid-free" mats are recommended for long term preservation use. The hierarchy of mat board quality is as follows:
I. Museum Board - The highest quality material available. It is constructed of 100% cotton fiber, is Archival and will protect and preserve the contents of a frame. While it is the most expensive material available, the difference in actual material costs relative to the cost of framing is minimal.
II. Museum Mat or Rag Mat - Still a good quality choice for conservation, it is constructed of cotton linters (short cotton fibers)[1] and cellulose (wood pulp) middles. The cellulose is a less expensive raw material but offers sufficient conservation properties for most works.
III. Conservation or Archival Mat Board - Constructed of 100% pure high alpha cellulose (wood pulp) and treated to be inert for up to 300 years. This is the highest quality paper matboard available.
IV. Acid-Free[11] or Acid Free Lined - This material is usually lined with a wood based liner on one or both sides that has been treated[12] to prevent "short term" acid burn and the core is either recycled fiber. Eventually the acid in the core will leach out to the surface which can harm the artwork.
I don't think know how collaging onto it would work as the collage adhesive might warp the matboard. You might try it and see how it goes. Let me know.
I've never heard of this paper, Carol. Is it easy to frame? I'll have to check it out! I love this series..The Christmas spirit is here with this beautiful painting!!! Happy Holidays!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's very easy to frame, Hilda. They've left a half inch border all the way around (like Art Spectrum) so you have something to grab onto. Thank you for your comment. It was such a joy to work on this series.
DeleteWhat a beautiful painting! This would be perfect made into Christmas cards.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Karla! I will definitely look into it for next Christmas. AND, it's another excuse to paint one more ornament!
DeleteSO beautiful and Christmassy ! Love the red/green combination, and the piece before is really gorgeous , too !
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Jane. I fell in love with your beautiful winter scene on your blog. So delicate with beautiful colors!
DeleteThis one is quite breathtaking. I love the series but I think one is my fav.
ReplyDeleteI agree they will be wonderful cards next year.
Thank you, Julie! I'm grateful for your support of and interest in my artistic efforts. Every post you make is a little workshop and a wonderful opportunity for me to learn from a master teacher. Thank you for all the lessons.
DeleteMerry Christmas, Carol!!! I love both of these ornament paintings—such lush color that captures the beauty and wonder of the season! Thanks so much for your wonderful comment on my blog. It was so freeing to work that way. All the best to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteAnd, my best to you, Lorraine. I'm so grateful to have you as one of my blogger friends. You inspire me immensely, and have been a kind and wise mentor.
DeleteI hope 2013 will bring you many new art discoveries and great enthusiasm for the incredible work you do!