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Mixed Media: Artist Elaine Foster

Mixed Media

"If you know exactly what you're going to do, why do it?"
~ Pablo Picasso

The Technique:
Start with an image torn from a magazine, newspaper, or sketchbook - one that displays a certain facial expression or conveys an enticing emotion. Tear or burn the edges, mount on matboard or heavy card, and add 1/8" thick foamboard underneath to raise up off the backing. Trace over the image with pastel, splash it with nail varnish, wash over it with watercolour paint, then affix dried flower petals, broken glass, and a steel chain around the outside as a border. Why the steel chain? Because there aren't any cinnamon hearts left.

"The Black Adder (Rowan Atkinson)" Mixed Media - Elaine Foster
"Bloody Valentine" Mixed Media - Elaine Foster
"Bride" Mixed Media - Elaine Foster
"Groom (Dave Navarro)" Mixed Media - Elaine Foster
"Mood Swings" Mixed Media - Elaine Foster
"Performance Anxiety" Mixed Media - Elaine Foster
"Stop... Breathe"
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