Notes From the Bijou: Too Pretty

Actually, it is way too pretty to do anything but enjoy the weather. However, my sister is cleaning out her studio due to some construction and has given me several things. Now I must find a place to put these things. Of course, this came in the midst of my own spring purging. Ok, I'll admit that I am not a good at purging and tend more toward hoarding. So finding an appropriate place for things is always a challenge.

Before I could get my studio in shape, I set up shop in the dining room. I have no idea why but for some reason, I enjoy working there from time to time. This time, I am working on designing papers using a Gelli Plate and deli paper. If you do not know, a Gelli plate is made of something similar to gelatin and is used to make monoprints. I then generally use parts of the paper when making something larger. To the right is my Gelli Plate. The wrinkles are on the wax paper beneath it.

Here are some of my most recent deli papers

Generally, I liked to use this distressed look.

The method I use requires that each layer completely dries before the next layer is added. Finally, after several layers have been added, I put the deli paper on top and press it down. The paper must dry with the paint on it, but because it is on the Gelli plate, it may take several hours. This is not a fast project.

Here are some other looks. I'm anxious to work these into a painting.