Self Portrait Torn Paper Collage

Self portrait torn paper collage.  Challenging, time consuming, fun, great technique for creating. Ready to start a new one.

"Fluctuations" ~ Mixed Media Textured Abstract with Epoxy Resin Glaze Painting by Texas Daily Painter Nancy Standlee

"Fluctuation" 11056

15x8 x 1.75"

Mixed Media Abstract Painting with Texture, Prepared Tyvek and Copper

Covered with Epoxy Resin Glaze

I think this had some Venetian Plaster for texture on MDF board, a copper strip, and painted with metallic colors and prepared Tyvek paper collage.

This painting can be seen at the Hood County Library in Granbury TX for the LGAA show until October. I did this one as a demo for some friends and it was between Carol workshops; however, I have just now added the resin glaze and the cradle.

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"IN THE GROOVE" 11058 daily painter textured copper abstract © Carol Nelson Fine Art

"IN THE GROOVE"

If I were Donald Trump, I would have said "You're fired" to me.
THis is a complex painting with two parts, separated by a thin gap, covered with clear resin, and mounted on a larger board.

The last step in assembly of this piece is to glue the two painting panels on to the mounting board.  I use Gorilla glue for this process.

I applied the glue, carefully positioned the two pieces, and put something heavy on each piece.  I KNOW that as Gorilla glue creates the bond, it bubbles and expands a bit.

You have to keep a close eye on your painting to make sure it stays where you want it.  Even with weight on it, it can move.

After I had it all weighted down, I went to check my email FOR JUST A FEW MINUTES.  (Here's where I fire myself)  I got too involved reading email, and when I came back to check this painting, both the top and bottom parts had moved 1/2 inch to the right and were now immovable.

I couldn't BELIEVE it.  I tried to reposition them, but it was no use.  The only solution was to cut 1/2 inch off the wider side.  This is not easy to do with a ancient radial arm saw.

I was oh so careful in measuring and cutting off that 1/2 inch. I had the resin coated parts wrapped in plastic wrap to protect them.  Fortunately, it turned out great.  What makes me mad is that I KNOW BETTER!!

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Intense 11058 ~ Abstract Acrylic Red Mixed Media Painting with Resin Glaze by Texas Daily Painter Nancy Standlee

"Intense" 11058

8x8x1.75" MDF on cradled board,

Red, acrylic stenciled texture abstract mixed media

This painting is one of several epoxy resin mixed media pieces that I will have on display in the Hood County Library in Granbury, TX until October, along with other LGAA artists. The library is closed on Sunday.

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Contemporary Mixed Media Abstract Painting with Epoxy Resin Glaze ~ Antique Roses" by Texas Daily Painter Nancy Standlee

 "Antique Roses" 11057

8x8x1.5" Mixed Media Abstract Painting with Epoxy Resin Glaze 

The epoxy resin glaze gives a clear glass-like finish with lots of depth and it enhances all the colors. These pieces are more beautiful in person than what a photograph could ever present. There are several steps that need to be followed in sequence and the resin cures in 8 hours, hardens to full strength in 72 hours. The piece has prepared Tyvek, embellished foils, acrylic paint, Yupo collage and sand/gravel painted gold. 
I finally poured the resin coating on some pieces this week and made cradles all day long yesterday. I set up shop out in the backyard with my jigsaw and after several trips to Home Depot and Carol Nelson emails I got cradles made for about 8-10 pieces in varying sizes. 
I think I may put some of these pieces in the Granbury library show. 
Did you see on Carol's recent blog post about her workshop high up in the CO. mountains? They were certainly "cooler" than we have been.


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James Haddock Paintings

I am still experimenting with photographing these paintings with the epoxy coating.

I think this is a better image than the last post.

J

"ELEMENTAL GREEN" 11051 daily painter mixed media textured abstract © Carol Nelson Fine Art

I'm continuing to work on a series of small abstracts for an upcoming show. This size sells well both on the internet and at art shows.
I textured this one with modeling compound and tissue paper. The red/green color scheme is always a favorite of mine. For more information, please click here to see my website.

Contemporary Mixed Media Abstract ~ "Be Yourself" by Texas Daily Painter Nancy Standlee

"Be Yourself"

8x8 on mdf board

Mixed media abstract, prepared Tyvek, foil, textured papers, oriental papers, cut up paintings, found papers, coated with epoxy resin, blue color painting

I am surprised at this painting when I see that it's blue as that is not a color I usually work in but the epoxy resin coating gives it a lot of dimension and depth. This is one of the mixed media paintings I worked on in the Carol Nelson Granbury workshop. See my blog post HERE. I have plans to make a cradle for it later.

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James Haddock Paintings

New James Haddock paintings influenced by Carol's Granbury workshop. I love tyvek and thanks to Dee Casstevens I now have a good supply.

My version of a Rocky Mountain High.

8 x 10 on canvas

Cruciform composition is with tyvek.

The painting is in process. I have some flaking with the Valspar crackle glaze. I guess it was either too thick or too thin. Anyone experienced this? Don't think it will matter though because I put lots of gel, layers of acrylic paint, and finally encased with epoxy.

16 x 20 x 1.5 on canvas

This painting with two circles and two lines
was a learning experience. It takes lots of time, and I probably will not use lots of texture in all areas because it makes it difficult or impossible to get the lines straight. Otherwise, I love the colors.

8 x 8 x 1.5 on canvas

This painting was my cut up and throw away painting but now rescued. It is covered with self leveling gel instead of epoxy. My experiment. I think it does the job too. More expensive than epoxy, but much easier to work with.

8 x 10 on board

The painting uses tyvek, foil, and Valspar crackle glaze. The epoxy really pops the colors. Love, love, love the epoxy effect.

8 x 10 x 1.5 on canvas

"MONDRIAN - ZORN 2" 11037, daily painter mixed media abstract © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Similar to yesterday's painting, this one features the Zorn palette and the Mondrian design. Textures on this one are tissue paper, newspaper, and cedar bedding.

This painting is a panel mounted on a backing board with a 1/4 inch spacer in between. This gives the painting a floating appearance on the backing board.


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"MONDRIAN - ZORN" 11034, daily painter mixed media abstract © Carol Nelson Fine Art

This painting exhibits the design made famous by Piet Mondrian (straight lines dividing up the space), the color palette of Anders Zorn (yellow ochre, cadmium red, black, white), plus several textural elements (newsprint, acrylic medium grid pattern, crackle paste.)

Yes, the black lines ARE straight - the camera distorts them slightly.

It is a demo piece for my Metals and Mixed Media workshop. In the workshop, students choose from several design patterns, several color palettes, and numerous texture effects to make their own unique abstract paintings.

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"SEDONA," 11036, daily painter mixed media landscape © Carol Nelson Fine Art

This is a demo piece I did in the Granbury, Texas, workshop last week. It has embedded tyvek, glazed foil, and heavy texture. I haven't painted the backing board that it will be mounted on yet, but will get a picture of that in the next few days.

I have a big show coming up in two weeks, so have to really get busy painting for that. If you're in Denver June 11 and 12, be sure to stop by the Summer Art Market at the Art Students League of Denver, 2nd and Grant.

"Santa Fe Strata" ~ Mixed Media Abstract ~ by Texas Daily Painter Nancy Standlee

"Santa Fe Strata"
12 x 12 in. acrylic on MDF board, mixed media abstract

The Carol Nelson Workshop produced some exciting new work from 17 students.

"Santa Fe Strata" is a painting I started after a Carol Nelson demo during the Granbury workshop May 23-26, 2011. See my previous blog post for more info about the workshop. Later I'll cover it with an epoxy glaze.
Debbie Lincoln, one of the class group, thought we needed a blog to showcase some of the work inspired by the workshop so she has gotten this blog for us to post some of our Carol inspired paintings.

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COLLAGE ART ~ MIXED MEDIA TEXTURED ABSTRACT PAINTING ~ TORN PAPER COLLAGE
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Blogging opportunity

I am honored that you felt compelled to create "Carol's Clan."  Does that make me the Clan Master?  or Grand Poobah?

For those of you who do not have a blog, this would be an EXCELLENT place to dip your toe into the online world of art.  Debbie and I, and I'm sure Nancy too, attribute more than 50% of our sales to online transactions.

To get accepted into online galleries, such as dailypainters.com, or dailypainteroriginals.com or dailypaintersoftexas.blogspot.com, you have to first have a blog where you post you newest paintings regularly.

Creating your own blog is really easy.  The only skill you need to know is how to upload a photo.  You should all be photographing your work as you complete it anyway.  I create a new folder on my computer each year, and put the images there as I add more work.

ROTHKO-1, 11035

I give each painting an inventory number.  That Rothko demo painting is called "ROTHKO-1", 11035, meaning it was the 35th painting completed in 2011.  The more you paint, the more important and inventory numbering system is.  I have probably painted over 50 poppy paintings over the years.  They're all called Poppy This or Poppy That.
When someone purchases a painting, the number system assures that  we're talking about the same painting.
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"Bittersweet" ~ Metals and Mixed Media ~ Carol Nelson workshop ~ Texas Contemporary Artist Nancy Standlee

"Bittersweet"
Metals and Mixed Media, acrylic, 12 x 12 on MDF board, epoxy glaze

Nancy and Carol

This was my second workshop from Carol Nelson.
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See my blog post HERE to read about my trip to Colorado to learn some of her Metals and Mixed Media Techniques. There are posts and a slide show of some of the CO. students' work so it's very nice to be in "Carol Territory" again.

I've posted on my blog HERE about the Granbury workshop, May 23-26, 2011. Welcome to our new blog where we'll experiment and have some fun while sharing our research.
Here's a photo of our blog instigator, Debbie Lincoln, showing off her award winning oil painting while in Granbury. What beautiful art graced our "epoxy room" and "Tyvek room".

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COLLAGE ART ~ MIXED MEDIA TEXTURED ABSTRACT PAINTING ~ TORN PAPER COLLAGE
~ TEXAS DAILY PAINTER ~ NANCY STANDLEE CONTEMPORARY ART ~ METALS AND MIXED MEDIA ~ RED ABSTRACT ~ EPOXY
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