The challenge at Three Muses today is Gothic and a little dark. I chose to work in the style of Michael Demeng, who does some very spine chilling assemblage art. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time for all of the layers of painting, sealing and washes to dry properly so I've got some crinkling and buckling but all in all, I think it's OK. (I was going to glue a small eye to the flower but didn't want to spook you all out)
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| What an evil looking dude! |
The card is 300 gsm cardstock painted in Paynes Grey. Once dry I painted over the top with PVA glue (creates a gentle crackle). While that was drying I cut out the Gothic arch from old text paper and adhered the evil man to it.
Then came lots of layers of various paints until the vintage text almost fell apart. I painted some paper ribbon with Van Dyke brown paint for the bottom and a flower embellishment to the top. Then attempted Demengs signature dots and wriggly things!
It was certainly an interesting exercise in what happens to various papers, paints and varnishes when you rush through and dry them with a heat gun!!!
