Finding Autumn

Finding Autumn
11 X 14
 

This painting is the result after experimenting with different types of texture.

I started this one out by pasting torn newspaper to the canvas. yes, there is a movie review for "The Heat", I did that on purpose, it's one of my favorite movies, largely because it speaks to who I am now.  I was raised that "R" rated movies were inappropriate and the "F-word" was unacceptable. I have since learned I can be my own judge and I love this movie for using the "F-word" so perfectly and having such strong, confident & hilarious female leads.  GIRL POWER!!!  The rest of the newspaper are clippings from an article about a very loving lesbian couple, this also is done in spite of how I was raised... homosexuality did not equal love.  I was misinformed, love is love & it's perfect!

Next, I painted the exposed canvas and lightly painted over the newspaper.  The rest of the texture was done by wrapping a portion of the canvas with twine, painting through mesh and stamping leaves.  To add a little depth to the painting, I detailed some of the leaves.

I am very happy with the results and I'm excited to start my next project using the textures from this painting.  I was a little worried about the newspaper because when the paint was wet, it curled up, but it all dried flat as I hoped.... most excellent!