New Work

Lately, becoming a mother has inspired me to experiment with different mediums. Rereading the classics of Eric Carle has reminded me how I was anamoured of collage when I was younger. I've decided to give it another go. Here is one of the animal collages that currently decorate my son's nursery.
It's recycled magazine cuttings mixed with gesso on canvas board. This was a thoroughly different process for me. I really had to plan where the papers would go and when they would be glued down in order to achieve to the picture I had in mind. The original idea though, that was very familiar. I didn't even consider experimenting without an animal subject. Perhaps it's safety in familiarity? I'm not sure, but the next subject I have in mind, isn't feathered, furred or scaled. I'll let you know how it turns out. :)