Which led to my first Jackson Pollock moment!
I'm still in that whole universe thing, so when I found this quote by Confucius which featured both words, I immediately thought of a black hole!
Ignorance is the night of the mind, but a night without moon or star.
So, armed with a piece of black card, bottles of acrylic paint, and a stencil brush (they are great for flicking paint), I first cut a paper circle to act as a mask.
I then spent a happy time flicking lots of paint - Pollock on a small scale! I would love to have a go with a very large canvas.
It was only when I was finished that I became aware I had flicked paint absolutely everywhere! All over the desk, pen pots, tools, water bottles, lamp - and me (good thing I remembered to don my apron). Maybe I can start a new interior design trend .....
The words were created in Photoshop.
That was fun!
Fabulous page, I love the background:)
ReplyDeletethat looks great, what a good quote, and I love your Pollock background... what fun that must have been!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fantastic quote and background - it looks just like a photo of the stary sky. Love it!
ReplyDeleteLooks FAB. Will make sure I am nowhere near you, should you do the flicking technique at one of our crafty get togethers :-)
ReplyDeleteLOL I think the mess was worth it - it's a great effect. I've started to use an interdental brush for fine splatters - it takes longer to fill a page but you great tiny splatters!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!! The quote is an excellent find and you have rendered it wonderfully. I enjoy a bit of paint flicking too, and also get it everywhere, lol :D
ReplyDeleteAh yes... splattering everywhere, done that too! I use an old toothbrush by the way. Great sky effect.
ReplyDeleteI've not tried splattering yet, but I sure love yours. It looks like a great sky with two birds trying to fly away. Beautiful art to match the quote. Speaking of quote, what a FIND. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteAnother brilliant piece of artwork, Love the splattered background and the "moon mask" shadow for the quote, which is a really good one too.
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Thank you the inspiration for my entry this time, from the last challenge. I have included a link on my blog.
This piece really made me smile! The quote is perfect, and I love how you illustrated it.
ReplyDeleteVery clever - a great creation.
ReplyDeleteLike the shape of your quote and cleverly positioned it. And of coarse what a great background.
ReplyDeleteAdore your paint flicking. Great effect.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, a great page! Super quote too.
ReplyDeleteOoh I like that quote! Great background too xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous background. One I may well try but in the garden!
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