I laid scrim over the canvas, covered it in gesso and when dry, I worked running stitches in a cotton thread. The finished canvas has more running stitch than is shown here.
I then painted over it using acrylic paints. The first layer (giving them all their full titles!) was Dioxazine Violet-Purple followed by a layer of Iridescent Copper Light (Coarse). I then applied a wash of the Violet-Purple over the top and rubbed over the raised areas with Copper Treasure Gold.
I decided to start on another canvas, but this time I used my old favourite French Knots.
The first layer of paint was a mixture of Dioxazine Violet-Purple, Phthalo Blue, Turquoise Blue Deep and Pale Gold with a wash of Interference Gold (Coarse) over the top.
I've already started on another one but this time I will stitch after painting to see what effect I can achieve.
21 comments:
Linda these are fantastic. I love that second one, it's gorgeous. You are the master of working with scrim!
Great minds think alike I'm in the middle of something similar but I'm finding it a bit hard going on my fingers pushing the needle through the canvas so can only do a bit at a time. Love the colours you've used.
These canvases are great! I will have to try this myself. Thank you for sharing!
Wonderful Lynda!
These are scrumptious. I love the texture you have created. I wish I could get my colors to turn out as well as yours.
Absolutely fabulous! The purple one is to die for - it is so rich looking. So another thing to add to my must try list... PS How are you going with your Twinkling H2O personal challenge? Dying to know!
Wonderful Lynda--nice to see you back doing what you do better than anyone else.
These are real treasures Lynda!!!
Absolutely gorgeous, love the texture
These look gorgeous. Lovely colours and textures.
Great colours and textures, love the blue one.
Absolutely gorgeous. The colours and textures are great.
Can I just echo everyone else's comments. They are fabulous, truly!
not that i don't like the top one, but i'm partial to blues. lovely1
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Fab I love the texture and the colours are favs of mine.
Wow these are stunning Lynda!
Very interesting and lovely textures.
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I love working with scim and gesso ~ your results are fabulous, Judy x
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I've just found your great blog! I was particularly
impressed with your use of scrim on canvas, it looks great. I'm just discovering the delights of working with scrim. I too am partial to purples and French knots so fell in love with the second one.
Sharon
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