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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

"Anselm Kiefer Abstract and Jodi Ohl Birds"

Tonight I have a couple of different projects. 

My first two photos are of practice birds  that were a homework assignment to do in my journal given in Jodi Ohl's "Dirty Flirty Birds" workshop. I can see a lot more practice is needed to make the birds come alive. I have a story going on but the birds are just OK.
"Secrets"


Eagle,Fly the Flag



The second project is the Anselm Kiefer project inspired by Nathalie Kalbach for Creative Jumpstart 2016. She did an abstract and attached organic elements to it. I started with black gesso, then put on crackle medium. When that dried, I added dryer lint for the bird, ink in black and white, a touch of burnt sienna acrylic paint over the crackle, some red paint mixed with gel medium and some aqua ink mixed with white gesso, then I added two ball bearings to the aqua "pools". I wrote in German, because Kiefer usually wrote something, my words meaning "Go fast, fly away!"
"Wegfliegen Schnell"
Have a great day,
Gloria :>) happy PPF!


Linking to Paint Party Friday.




25 comments:

  1. Love the birds! I have them in my house and just feel happy when I see lovely pix like this. Have a great weekend. xo

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    1. Thanks so much, Dea. I am learning about all sorts of things with Jodi!

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  2. Interesting how each bird has a unique character theme -- very cool techniques! Happy PPF!

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  3. Magical. My fav is the cute first bird.
    Happy PPF ♥

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  4. Love your birds. Birds is one of my to do things this year too.

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  5. Love your birds Gloria! Your abstract is very interesting-thanks for explaining your process.

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  6. I especially like your eagle but both birds look great.

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  7. Your flirty bird is adorable, the wing pattern reminds me of something... but I don't know...maybe a bandanna..

    Hugs Giggles

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  8. I can see you had some fun with these birds (and they are fun to view)! Happy PPF

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  9. Ohhh my these pieces are excellent. The first bird is my fave.

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  10. Fun fun birdies. They made me smile just the way they are!

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  11. Creative fun making your bird portraits! I love the first little guy so much.

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  12. Wow, this is quite different from your style, looks like fun... I will look for you in instagram

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  13. Beautiful and creative work!!! Me, I also love online-classes!

    Smiles, Saskia :)

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  14. Your birds look pretty alive to me, they are jumping off my screen. Lovely colourful art.

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  15. Your birds are fabulous!
    You have been busy with all kinds of fun artwork.
    Happy PPF
    oxo

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  16. I think it's fantastic to learn new techniques and skills with generous artists sharing their talents.
    I love birds and think any artwork with birds in it is a winner in my book. Happy PPF to you

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  17. Lovely! Wonderful!Really beautiful birds!

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  18. What wonderful birds! I think they have an excellent energy!

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  19. Love your birds, especially the first one! And that mixed media project looks very interesting!

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  20. Your birds are so fun, Gloria! So out of the box!

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  21. Cute birds, especially the eagle. The quote is very apropos.

    Thanks for visiting my blog and for the lovely comment.

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