Wine and Song Mixed Media 40cm x 60cm 300gsm Arches CP Watercolour Paper Varnished on Cradled Panel |
I have decided to mount this painting on a cradled wooden panel so once it has been varnished it can be hung as is with no additional framing required. I sprayed firstly with a fixative and then a couple of clear gloss varnish and once this was dry I have used golden soft gel medium to adhere it to the panel. It is drying now for 24 hours and then I will add the final coats of varnish.
One would think this would work out much cheaper than having a watercolour framed with glass but in fact the cost is about the same. The panels are not cheap and then there are all the medium, sprays and varnish costs too. The reason I am doing this is to be able to exhibit some paintings to appeal to those who do not like the weight or glare of watercolours behind glass. I must admit I also like this no glass and frame look for those of my paintings that have collage as I think they have a more contemporary feel.
This is so lovely Lorraine! I just mounted my first watercolor, and I love how it looks! I love all the texture and details in this piece - really wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow, Beautiful piece Lorraine! I love the colors and textures. Mixed media is your thing I think. Thanks for the thoughts on the lack of price differences too.
ReplyDeleteYour collages keep getting better and better, Lorraine. This one evokes the same feelings I get when I look at a Chagall painting. So full of imagery and imagination - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to your posts, and seeing what you are coming up with next. This is another fascinating method and makes a beautiful and exciting painting
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous piece Lorraine, the whole thing just works, love the composition, colours, shapes!!! Have come across other artists varnishing etc like this and they too said the cost isn't dissimilar but as you say, great contemporary feel. Still need to do something from Karlyn's book as I love mixed media too.. new direction for you maybe?
ReplyDeleteThis must look fantastic on a wall! All those soft colors are a joy to look at.
ReplyDeleteI did have two waterpaintings framed recently and I was amazed at the cost. Your alternative isn't cheaper but it is something new. You must feel good about this one.
I love the work of Karlyn Holman and her way of teaching. Your experiment is very lively and truly reflects your original creativity. I appreciate your notes on the problem of watercolor without glass. . Have a great week and a lot of happy painting!!
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous!!! I love the different layers of this!!! I will have to look up how she had you use the leaf stencils.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulously creative , a wonderful piece of art...and so inspiring too , got some good ideas here ! I never sprayed or varnished my watercolors, but I am definitely going to try it as I prefer frames with no glass. Wish you a nice start of the week. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for your wonderful feedback. I have been working for two days to complete the varnishing of this piece and am so nervous of this process I would rather paint any day
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this work ,Lorraine! Gorgeous textures and colors. It will look great mounted on a board, thank you for sharing this tip!
ReplyDeleteLorraine - this is breathtaking. I love the colors and the composition. It really sings. Just a wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteThanks Celia and Debbie, varnish now finished and painting hanging on my studio wall
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