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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

grounded


I made this piece using a trader joe's brown paper bag ...
which I
collaged
inked
tore
and just thoroughly messed with

... then I applied a patch of Watercolor Ground right in the middle of it


I waited the 48 hours or so that is recommended
and then I took it with me for my daily watercolor sketch from the car today


a winter hayfield nestled up against a forested hillside

here's a close-up so you can see the amazing texture of it all:


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18 comments:

  1. *jean*February 15, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    ooo i've been dying to try that stuff, how'd you like it/? i love this!!

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  2. amy of studio four cornersFebruary 15, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    this is very fun!

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    This piece really calls to me Kimmie, love what you have done here, it has a textured softness to it that is endearing and old fashioned. xox Corrine

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  4. JoZart DesignsFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    I just simply l u r v e it!!!
    JoZarty x

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  5. UnknownFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Gosh that's beautiful,

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  6. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    This is just wonderful...and teaches us all to be patient!!! I love this!
    I am having trouble reading the new words we need to file our comment.

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  7. CharadeFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    This is beautiful and soothing. What a great re-use of a bag.

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  8. Bleubeard and ElizabethFebruary 15, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    This is incredible. It makes me want to play with fabric. In fact, I think I'll do that soon (grin). This is pretty amazing for a brown paper bag! Wish I had a Trader Joe's close to me.

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  9. froebelsternchenFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  10. The Sparkly FairyFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    Love this!

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  11. YvonneFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    I've been wanting to try that ground stuff. :) this looks great the way you put it all together.

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  12. UnknownFebruary 16, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Test

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  13. PAK ARTFebruary 16, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    you are so creative! What fun - I really must try this some day. I'm giving away a unique valentine at my site if you want to add to your collection - drop by and enter your name!

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  14. Lynn CohenFebruary 16, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    What an amazing piece and idea. So the "waterground" cures the paper to make it watercolor paper? Amazing. What WILL they think of next?

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    I *love* things made from brown paper bags, but don't think I've seen anything quite like this before--it's wonderful!!!

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  16. HalleFebruary 17, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    oh the is so cool!! Love everything about it.
    Is that a wooden pants hanger? was that just to photograph it or is it part of the piece?

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  17. ~*~Patty SFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    WOW this is fabulous on so many levels dear Kimmie...you must be so pleased with how it turned out!
    oxo

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  18. GwenFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Delicious elements in this collage...a real feast for the eye.
    xx

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