Posts Tagged ‘mixed media’
Sunday, April 3rd, 2016
Concrete. Rust. Textile. Sculpture. Work in the Studio.
Experiments with concrete, rust and textiles in developing sculpture.
Junk packaging for mold making
Taped up packaging filled with concrete, rust and cloth.
Poured wet concrete sculpture
A series of 3D objects in the making
The first raw reveal after 24 hours. At this stage, I need to make my final decisions and changes to this sculpture, while the concrete is still soft enough to work with. I discovered in some of my earlier experiments, once its rock hard, its more difficult to work with.
I am still working on this series of sculptures using concrete, rust and textiles that will be part of my “Wallmatter” exhibition.
Tags: concrete, contemporary art, Exhibitions, Installation, jenny davis, mixed media, outlook8studio, rust, Sculpture, shibori, textiles, work in progress
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Saturday, April 2nd, 2016
Rust & Shibori. Vintage Cigar Tins. Work in Progress.
A heap of vintage cigar tins in the process of change.
Vintage buckle, Japanese Shibori dyed scrap. Rusty fence wires and Victorian silk buttons were purchased from Penny’s antique and vintage mixed media supplies. Faginsdaughter
Old rusted door lock and fence wire with weaving made from beach- combed finds and indigo cotton string.
The beginnings of a textile book.
Rust and indigo dyed wall piece
Finally, another tin. Metal detector find, central Victoria, 1800’s suspender buckle, rusty wire and rust indigo dyed doily scrap. Unfortunately the beautiful buckle broke in this installation. It could be made from gold, as it was very soft.
I may use some of these artworks in my next solo exhibition, “Wallmatter” in July
Tags: found objects, indigo, Installation, mixed media, Recycled art, Rust dyeing, shibori, textile art, vintage cigar tins, weaving, wire, work in progress
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Saturday, January 16th, 2016
Stripping Back Layers. Plaster. Old Wallpaper. Paint.
Taking away layers stripping back identity to get to the essence of something
is much more interesting to me than creating something recognizable
As a child I was more interested in pulling things apart to investigate the material it was made from
I then went further and tried to destroy the material scratching into it to get back the original source
I still do that today in all my work
experimenting with layers of paint plaster found papers antique french print vintage wallpapers and ink
pulling apart scratching tearing and ripping
Tags: Art materials, collage, Ideas, mixed media, Recycling, work in progress
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Friday, January 8th, 2016
Altered Vintage Postcards. Small Paper Collages.
A couple of altered postcards. I call them “postacards”. When I’m in a creative slump, I pull out a box of vintage postcards, found papers and tear, cut & paste. Weird things happen when you throw in unrelated images together. A whole new narrative is created.
Vintage cards collected from all over the world
This is one of my first postacards I created using paper off-cuts from other projects. Its a bit of a time- machine embeded in an underground chamber.
D’arc time capsule
This one is untitled for now. 3 ominous figures, guardians or threatening invaders.
Tags: altered postcards, collage, found paper, handmade, mixed media, Recycled art, vintage postcards
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2015
Bring some art into your life!
Yellow Square. Jenny Davis 2015
Art can help us to make sense of the world and broaden our experience and understanding.
11 + 89. Jenny Davis 1998
It allows us to develop new ways of thinking and expressing what might not be understood through the printed or spoken word alone
Letters from the border 1. Jenny Davis 2006
Art not only helps strengthen our critical thinking skills, but improves the way we communicate our thoughts and emotions to others
Terras Tower. Jenny Davis 2015
It is free expression of human mind and senses
Wallmatter Series. Jenny Davis 2015
Bring some art into your life!
Tags: abstract art, abstract art, abstract painting, abstract painting, abstractions, Art for sale, Art for sale, Art thoughts, contemporary art, darth vadar, found object sculpture, is art important, jenny davis, mixed media, outlook8studio, Photography, Sculpture, thoughts on art, what is art, work in progress
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2015
Experimentation & New Free Tutorials Page.
My blog updates have been scarce lately, as, Ive been studying a couple of arts business and creative courses. This week I created a new “Free Tutorials” page, where I share some of my favorite, creative ideas and things to do.
I’ve also, been experimenting with shellac and acrylic paints in the studio
and plan to create some textile and sculpture pieces too.
After working on many creative projects and group exhibitions, here and overseas, the past couple of years
I really think it’s time, to get back into a gallery and start exhibiting again in 2016.
So, I’m looking for suitable spaces in Melbourne or Sydney, that aren’t too expensive.
My favourite thing to make, at Free Tutorials is my large studio easel. I created it when I built my studio in 2000. I wanted something big, so I could work on many paintings at once. It’s a bit slap happy, (I’m no carpenter) but, works perfectly for me.
Tags: abstract art, abstract painting, Art materials, art studio, artist jenny davis, mixed media, outlook8studio, Painting, work in progress
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Friday, June 26th, 2015
Gestural Acrylic Paintings. Mixed Media on Canvas.
Mixed media on gallery stretched canvas.
Acrylic paint & oil pigments.
Spontaneous gestural marks
with a play of colour
and forgotten marks
on gallery stretched canvas.
Landscapes of traces
left behind
in the environment
and mind.
Each painting measures, 40cm. x 30cm. x 4cm.
Year completed, 2015
Tags: abstract art, abstract art, abstract painting, abstract painting, acrylic painting, Art materials, artist jenny davis, mixed media, mixed media, outlook8studio, Painting, Painting, work in progress, work in progress
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Sunday, June 21st, 2015
Mixed Media Painting on Paper.
Acrylic paint
Oil Pigment
Shellac & Rag Paper
Tags: abstract art, abstract art, abstract painting, abstract painting, acrylic painting, artist jenny davis, mixed media, mixed media, mixed media art, outlook8studio, work in progress, work in progress
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Sunday, April 19th, 2015
Building Layers. Mixed Media. Cradled Boards.
Mixed-media art works on cradled birch boards, I started a few weeks ago.
Working on board allows me to scrape back, sand & scratch into the surface
I have left areas raw to show the grain. Building layers with shellac stains, found papers and textiles.
More oil pigments, graphite dust and inks.
I may add some encaustic wax, as well.
See the beginning of the series here
Tags: abstract art, abstract painting, collage, cradled boards, mixed media, mixed media art, mixed media collage, new work, Recycled art, work in progress
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Friday, March 13th, 2015
Not fully resolved, this is the first in a series of mixed-media art works on cradled wooden board, followed by further details of the process.
This artwork was inspired by an old piece of spotty paper.
I wanted to leave space around the wooden board and still show the grain
An old piece of canvas and hand- stitching.
Found papers with generous pourings of shellac and ink.
More papers and cloth.
I’m still not satisfied and will probably sand back in areas.
See Jenny’s other artworks in this series
Tags: abstract art, abstract art, artist jenny davis, collage, ink, mixed media, mixed media, mixed media art, shellac, textile art, work in progress, work in progress
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Monday, January 5th, 2015
“Line Play” series. My first drawings for 2015. Automatic, intuitive mark-making and play, using graphite dust, black drawing inks, acrylic paints and sealer.
(Click on thumbnails to see larger images)
Line Play 1
Line Play
Line Play 2
Line Play 3
Line Play 6
Line Play 4
Line play 5
Tags: abstract art, abstract art, abstract drawing, automatic drawing, Drawing, Drawing, drawing on paper. abstract drawing, gestural drawing, mixed media, mixed media, original drawing
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Thursday, November 13th, 2014
Two new paintings from the studio!
Procrastination
Sitting on a line at the cusp of making a decision enjoying the moment before.
Acrylic paint, Oil pastel and sealer on gallery wrapped canvas
12″x 16″ X 1-3/4″ (30x40x4cm)
See more here…
Purple Haze in Yellow
Colour field abstract painting
Acrylic paint, Oil pastel and sealer on gallery wrapped canvas
12″x 16″ X 1-3/4″ (30x40x4cm)
See more here…
Tags: abstract art, abstract art, abstract painting, abstract painting, acrylic painting, acrylic painting, artist jenny davis, colourfield painting, mixed media, mixed media, new painting, original painting, Painting, Painting, painting on canvas
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Saturday, October 18th, 2014
A series of mixed media collages. By reclaiming and re-using abandoned matter, each piece gives new meaning to the (discarded) found in the environment. Mark making with thread, found papers and stains.
VMX – Jenny Davis
TITLE VMX.
MED Acrylic gesso paint, ink, staining, acrylic sealer, found papers & font, thread and cardboard packaging mounted on deep olive green acid free board.
SIZE Artwork 5.5″x 3″ – 14x7cm.
SIZE Mount Board 8″ x5″ – 21 x 13cm. approx.
YEAR 2014
Signed on front by artist
Ready to frame
Buy here
TraXE – Jenny Davis
TITLE TraXE.
MED Acrylic gesso paint, ink, staining, acrylic sealer, found papers & font, thread and cardboard packaging mounted on deep olive green acid free board.
SIZE Artwork 5.5″x 3″ – 14x7cm.
SIZE Mount Board 8″ x5″ – 21 x 13cm. approx.
YEAR 2014
Signed on front by artist
Ready to frame
Buy here
TraX – Jenny Davis
TITLE TraX.
MED Acrylic gesso paint, ink, staining, acrylic sealer, found papers & font, thread and cardboard packaging mounted on deep olive green acid free board.
SIZE Artwork 5.5″x 3″ – 14x7cm.
SIZE Mount Board 8″ x5″ – 21 x 13cm. approx.
YEAR 2014
Signed on front by artist
Ready to frame
Buy here
TraX2 – Jenny Davis
TITLE TraX2.
MED Acrylic gesso paint, ink, staining, acrylic sealer, found papers & font, thread and cardboard packaging mounted on deep olive green acid free board.
SIZE Artwork 5.5″x 3″ – 14x7cm.
SIZE Mount Board 8″ x5″ – 21 x 13cm. approx.
YEAR 2014
Signed on front by artist
Ready to frame
Buy here
VArow – Jenny Davis
TITLE VArow.
MED Acrylic gesso paint, ink, staining, acrylic sealer, found papers & font, thread and cardboard packaging mounted on deep olive green acid free board.
SIZE Artwork 5.5″x 3″ – 14x7cm.
SIZE Mount Board 8″ x 5″ – 21 x 13cm. approx.
YEAR 2014
Signed on front by artist
Ready to frame
Buy here
Tags: abandoned, abstract art, abstract art, abstract collage, artist jenny davis, contemporary art, discarded, enviromental art, enviromental art, mixed media, mixed media, mixedmedia collage, original collage, Recycled art, recycled art
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Sunday, October 12th, 2014
Started this painting at Jane’s studio
Sat and watched it today
Still a way to go with colour oil pastel & paint
It’s been good getting back to larger paintings… 140x120cm.
Tags: abstract art, abstract art, abstract painting, abstract painting, acrylic painting, acrylic painting, art studio, art studio, artist jenny davis, australian art, contemporary art, contemporary artist Melbourne Australia, creating, mixed media, mixed media, Painting, Painting, work in progress, work in progress
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Friday, October 10th, 2014
Fresh from the studio…
Gaudi’s Catalan
Touching Gaudi’s curves in Barcelona.
Acrylic paint, ink and sealer on gallery wrapped canvas
12″x 16″ X 1-3/4″ (30x40x4cm)
Signed by the artist
Ready to Hang
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Sitting with Catherine at Tuileries
Little wooden chairs dotted around .Sitting enjoying the Tuileries garden after the Louvre.
Acrylic paint, Oil pastel and sealer on gallery wrapped canvas
12″x 16″ X 1-3/4″ (30x40x4cm)
Signed by the artist
Ready to Hang
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Gaudi’s Play
Touching Gaudi’s curves in Barcelona.
Acrylic paint, Ink and sealer on gallery wrapped canvas
12″x 16″ X 1-3/4″ (30x40x4cm)
Signed by the artist
Ready to Hang
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Playing at Tuileries
Playing under the arch in the Tuileries garden after the Louvre.
Acrylic paint, Oil pastel and sealer on gallery wrapped canvas
12″x 16″ X 1-3/4″ (30x40x4cm)
Signed by the artist
Ready to Hang
Buy Here
Red Orange Float
ABOUT THE ART – Red Orange Float.
Pure abstraction. A play with color, movement and line.
Acrylic paint, Oil pastel and sealer on gallery wrapped canvas
12″x 16″ X 1-3/4″ (30x40x4cm)
Signed by the artist
Ready to Hang
Buy Here
Tags: abstract art, abstract art, abstract painting, abstract painting, acrylic painting, acrylic painting, Art for sale, Art for sale, art studio, art studio, artist jenny davis, Barcelona, catalan, contemporary art, gaudi, mixed media, mixed media, Painting, Painting, Paris, Spain
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Monday, September 22nd, 2014
Tags: abstract collage, art collaborations, Art Projects, art swaps, artist books, artist books, artist jenny davis, collaborative art, collage, contemporary art, Drawing, Drawing, Jack Oudyn, limited edition artist books, limitedition, mail art, mail art, mixed media, mixed media, outlook8studio, outlook8studio, work in progress, work in progress
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Sunday, August 31st, 2014
My 10 quick thoughts on creating original collage.
“13 pour” Jenny Davis
1. Just when you think you’ve got it licked, it can change, by adding one tiny piece of paper, or mark.
“Bitter Interception” Jenny Davis
2. Collage can’t be controlled, trust in the doing.
“No” Jenny Davis
3. If you don’t like something tear it off, paint or paste over it.
“Generous Nation” Jenny Davis
4. By elimination, breaking and tearing to restructure the work, you can open up a new vision.
“Clash 3” Jenny Davis
5. Text adds interest and throws it off again. Do you take it literally, or as a design element?
“De’ranger” Jenny Davis
6. Working on the whole collage at once and not just in one area, is more satisfying.
“Clash” Jenny Davis
7. Elements of design come into play too. Colour, shape, texture, line and form.
“84” Jenny Davis
8. When creating collage, I use the same cognitive process as when painting.
“Torn” Jenny Davis
9. It’s all about trusting the creative process, your intuition, taking risks and challenging yourself.
“Paris Burning” Jenny Davis
10. It’s also heaps of fun expressing yourself in this way!
Back to “Free Tutorials”
Tags: abstract art, abstract art, abstract collage, art collage, Art materials, artist jenny davis, Collage, collage, collage art, contemporary art, design, found papers, handmade, handmade collage, inspiration, jenny davis, mixed media, mixed media, original collage, original collage, Recycled art, Recycling
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Sunday, August 24th, 2014
The original “No Yes” book below is now finished after 2 collaborative swaps with Australian artist Jack Oudyn
Please see previous post on “Collaborative Art”
1st swap with my marks only
2nd swap with Jacks marks and we both decided it was finished!
It has an oriental feel to it.
Coming up soon, the other finished artist book!
Tags: Art Books, art collaborations, Art Projects, artist books, artist books, artist jenny davis, collaborations, collaborative art, collage, handmade, handmade books, inspiration, Jack Oudyn, mail art, markmaking, mixed media, mixed media, original collage, recycled art, work in progress, work in progress
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