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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Gloria J Zucaro's "No More Fish"

Today I am posting my mixed-media project led by instructor Jodi Ohl.  I love Jodi's art and will be taking her "Dirty Birds" on-line course starting January 20.  Anyway, Jodi is one of the artists with Creative Jumpstart 2016 who is demonstrating to us her project inspired by Jean Mikel Basquiat.  I had a lot of fun with this the last couple of days, fitting it in around dentist's appointments and other LIFE interruptions! I was at Hobby Lobby and they were having a 50% off sale on wall decor.  I found two box like art pieces and got them each for 10.00  I decided to use one for Jodi's project. The first thing I did was gesso the tops last night.This afternoon I started the paint application, the text underneath and scribbles and scratches into the surface for texture and interest.  There were also some paint pens, and pastel watercolor crayons used. The last detail was to add a couple of Basquiat-like figures to the more abstract background.  I really hated to do it because I loved my straight abstract painting, but hey, it's the assignment!  The individual steps are below. Please click on any image you would like to see in more detail.

The Final Piece

Straight from the store
Gessoed
Adding color
This was my favorite stage.  I normally don't do abstract paintings, so it was a thrill for me.



I am calling this project "Fish", because that is what the cat is asking the king for, but the king ran out!

Have a nice day., and leave a comment if you are so inclined, thanks, Gloria








2 comments:

  1. Oh you just made my day... seeing all your takes on these lessons Gloria. You are soooooooooooooooooooooooo talented girl. So imaginative and free... what a treat. Thank you so much for leaving me a comment or I would have missed your GLORIOUS artwork. Can't wait to see what you do with the next ones!!! WONDERFUL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL Treat. j.

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  2. this is amazing- I love it so much!!!!!

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