I started by just ripping different pieces of scrapbook paper and washi tape and mod podging them onto the canvas. I added paint colors that complemented the colors in the paper with a sponge. Of course I have a slight signature of adding paint splatter to almost all of my projects, so I had got a bit of orange in spray bottle and spritzed away. I knew I wanted to paint some little birds on top of all that so I picked a few cute ones from the paper and painted them with metallic acrylics. I also outlined them in black so that they would stand out better. I have an obsession with buttons, in case you hadn't noticed from my Etsy shop, so I incorporated some of my favorite bright buttons. I also added some paper flowers and a butterfly for embellishment. I finished it off with a matte sealant.
Once I finished the painting I decided I didn't want to sell it by itself. I wanted to create a whole set for this, so that if someone were to decorate a room they didn't just have one bright painting with nothing to accompany it. I headed to Micheal's and found a blank wooden bird and the small ceramic bird. I painted a layer on the wooden bird and then sponged on a light layer of metallic paint. I added scrapbook paper for a wing and finished it off with more bright buttons. I made a little design on the small ceramic bird and finished it with sealant. I love this set as a whole and feel proud that I tried something new and it worked.
I hope to continue pushing myself to try new techniques. I never want to limit myself to just one type of art, I want to learn it all! As an artist I constantly doubt myself and never feel quite good enough but, I take solace in the fact that every great person started out as nothing more than a novice. We must all learn and practice, some may pick up a new skill quicker than others but if we all keep working and don't give up we too can do great things! I hope I am not alone in this way of thinking.
Farewell until next time,
Jess
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