These three background pages started out with Strathmore Mixed Media paper as a base. Using Matte Medium I adhered torn vintage papers to the substrate. For two of the backgrounds I used pages from an old atlas and the other used a variety of other bits and pieces, including an old school workbook. That is the one shown on top.
Once the papers have dried, I put a layer of paint or gesso to unify the background - or mute the colors slightly, depending on how you look at it. :)
The page on the right has a light layer of white paint. I'll add some colored paint.... still debating on which colors to use... and more details before I determine what these will become.
Here's an example I showed last Friday using this technique as both a background and the focal image.
And that's what I have on my work desk today. How about you?
To see what other folks are working on, check out Julia's What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday.
10 comments:
well Helen who says that is scrap paper great work. TFS
happy WOYWW Shaz in Oz.x #10 I think
Fabulous torn paper collage! happy WOYWW Helen , 4
The torn paper is so easy to do yet makes such a great background! I often forget about doing this. Perhaps you've offered a tip for my creative slump! Diane #32
Hi Helen, happy WOYWW...cool idea torn paper, love the bird work. Cheers and enjoy your week RobynO#24
Oh my! That is a lot of paper ;) It looks great and what a superb bird as well!!.. Thank you so much for sharing
Kind regards
Mariane
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Well, you'll have noticed that my desk was so untidy that I wasn't sure what was on it..not liek your ordered and productive space! I like the atlas page very much..have done similar with glossy mag pages and so like this as a technique, thanks for the reminder!
Fabulous paper! Love the effect of the gesso in different colors over it. Happy WOYWW!
Carol N #51
I covered an old scrabble box with kraft paper torn and glued.. it kind of looks like leather. What a great background when muted and painted. Be well Carole #50
Your torn paper design looks great, such fun to do too.
Have a great week and happy crafting, Angela x 34
busy desk! LOve that torn and collaged papers. What is that blue and gold in the background? Atc's? looks interesting too! Thanks for sharing. Have a great week. Vickie #75
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