The Snow Queen, Happy Accidents, and Arty Goodness
When I started working on this piece (last week in Jackie's studio), I really had no idea where I was going with it, in terms of story (which is a little unusual for me). I just knew that I wanted to play with molding paste (e.g., Golden Gel Mediums & Molding Pastes Set
Wikipedia reminded me that she is from The Snow Queen (or Sneedronningen -- love that) by Hans Christian Anderson (a favorite author for me when I was a kid). It, also, reminded me of specific details from the story that I'd forgotten; details that made for good collage (as in the words winter, eternal, eternity, etc.). I really love how the story formed around the art this time. Such a different experience!
Thank goodness, too, for happy accidents. For as I was applying the molding paste with my knife, I accidentally pulled. This resulted in a pattern that looked a lot like ice (or frost) as it creeps along windows and other glossy surfaces. (Side note: You know, it's in moments like these, in the face of absolute surprise and delight, I feel like I've stepped aside and let something greater than me take hold and intervene! It's pretty cool!) Anyway, the effect made for a great addition to the piece:
As my take on The Snow Queen dries (and I think about what else to add), I am contemplating other creative projects (and, this is where the arty goodness part of the post comes into play). I have a few pots in the air at the moment which is awesome -- I just love options (maybe you'll play or are playing, too?):
- Misty Mawn's online Painting Layers class will begin soon (can't wait -- am getting prepared).
- I've decided to play along in D'Blogala's NaNoJouMo.
- Two Custom Art pieces require finishing touches (one for a little girl friend of Duncan's -- love it).
- My FatBook pages are nearly done (heh-heh, it's true!).
- The sketchbook should arrive soon (I'll share the theme as soon as I get a few pages done -- I'm pretty psyched about it).
- Been thinking of submitting to our local Sixth Street Gallery -- they have some interesting events coming soon (specifically, interested in the birds theme).
