It's been a while since I worked in my "real" art journal, the one I collage and draw in after having painted the watercolor paper pages with liquid watercolors. Well. . . painted is probably not an accurate depiction, since I usually saturate a wadded up paper towel and smear the damp paint on, or maybe sponge it on. And then wait. And wait. Waiting for the page to dry. Then I begin to glue various things onto pages with Yes paste or acrylic gel medium. And wait again. It can sometimes take two or three days to find just the right things for the page, adhere them, and wait for the layer to dry so I can build in the next one. Meanwhile, the thickness of my art journal expands like an unruly waistline. Digital art journaling, on the other hand, is much tidier. And quicker. And just as layered and nuanced. I make these babies on Polyvore.com. If you're interested in learning how, email me (meriak@y...
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this is so so touching..and one of my favorite old tin paintings.
even the rust adds to her halo.
thank you for being here...
John
Peace.
Today, I can post a comment. This is a beautiful image, Mary is resplendent and the chubby baby is cherubic. I adore her face! I love that you are finding these tin paintings. I think that they are so lovely! Your haiku is wonderful. "Fair Queen of heaven" !