Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Kelly Berkey's Weekly Sketch Challenge

Kelly mixed media 10" x 13"on watercolor paper

It's time for  Kelly Berkey's Weekly Sketch Challenge.  Kelly posted another ballet pose on her blog for anyone wanting  to sketch or paint her.  This week, I decided to do this painting as a mixed media piece.  I've admired artists who mix painting and papers with their figure work and always wanted to try it.  I used papers, stamps, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, and gesso.    It took a lot longer to do than just paint, because I had to invent the background and not just paint it.  You see I can't get away from opera pink and cerulean blue. 

I really enjoyed the challenge.  You can see the original photo here.

9 comments:

Rhonda said...

Hi Diana,
This is just lovely! I really like the mixed-media. I have been thinking about adding mixed media to my watercolors too.

Jodi Ulschmid said...

You did AMAZING Diana! Wow! I gave it a try this week but mine doesn't even compare to yours. I bet Kelly was so excited to see this. :)

Melissa said...

Diana, I love the color you infused. It makes me want to dance. I have spent many times at the barre, and you captured that experience beautifully.

Kelly Berkey said...

diana, the collage elements really made this painting dramatic! once again i'm in awe of your talent. i was inspired to paint my sketch this week because of you and realized i wasn't ready yet. thanks for keeping us inspired and i really hope you join in again for tomorrow's challenge!

Karen Bruson said...

Great job on the figure. Wonderful colors.

PoetessWug said...

Your sketch is just beautiful!!!! You Go Girl!! :-)

ArtPropelled said...

So Beautiful!

Pamela Holderman said...

That is gorgeous - love your color choices!

peggy aplSEEDS said...

i saw your work over at Kelly's blog and wow! your are so talented!