It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived. Helen Walton

Friday, July 21, 2017

Found objects

Happy Paint Party Friday All
and thank you for visiting my site.
This week our local art center class assignment was to bring in "found objects".
We have been working on horizontal composition and so this week we
added decorative bits to our pictures.


Here is my painting with a large bead as the sun, some starfish and some deocrative wire
added to the bottom of the sea.













And then we jump to the desert.
Again, a horizontal composition with bits of copper, milagros and turquoise.

We used gloss medium to adhere the extra bits.
Now I am thinking about the old watches I have from my Mom.
Maybe I could add them to something.
I will have to wait till I have an inspiration
But, if you have one, please share it.
No blooms this week.  We have been hot and humid.  I see lots of buds but no action yet.
I hope the blooms won't rot in all of this moisture.
Thank you for your visit and Happy PPF!

15 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Love your compositions with the found objects added, I especially love the second one. Old watches would be great to use in steampunk type pieces. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

Linda Kunsman said...

these are gorgeous scenes Susan. I love the addition of the objects in each along with those rich thick layers. Happy PPF!

SLScheibe said...

What rich textures! I love the landscapes. These look wonderful and cool with the found objects :)

Faye said...

The seascape is beautiful with all the texture and added items. Also the desert scene. Looks like a lot of fun doing those horizontal compositions. Wish we had some of your moisture. Everything is drying up in central VA.

Mandy said...

Great textured pieces ...happy ppf...xx

Christine said...

Beautiful pieces!

Anonymous said...

A great ideaen beautiful landscape!!!
happy weekend
Elke

A Colorful World said...

These are wonderful! Such a celebration of the ocean.

sirkkis said...

Beautiful sea scenery art!
Happy PPF xx

Sarah Leonard said...

I love these! And your found objects are perfect! Happy PPF from No 36 :)

Jennifer McLean said...

Susan, I love your assemblage art, it looks so vibrant. Thanks so much for your amazing comment on my blog. I can't even imagine teaching at Sketchbook Skool. Hopefully someday I'll be good enough!

LA Paylor said...

so interesting!

Giggles said...

Oooh I like the found pieces...they give each piece wonderful interest...love the last one with the copper and touches of pink bursting from the background!!

Hugs Giggles

artbyjune said...

Very inspiring use of found objects..to add on to a painting. I love them. I've never tried this myself.

DVArtist said...

I really love this. The composition, the colors, and the found objects.