Expressive, abstract mixed media art by Rachel James
This was an exciting experiment in discordant colours, which are colour combinations that contrast, clash, or “fight” rather than harmonize. Yep, got that! I also wanted it to be a simple multi-directional composition. I used painted newsprint for the stems which is surprisingly difficult to control. I love the unexpected result.
I’d been exploring darker, moody, Autumn colours and I really needed a blast of rainbow colours. I have created three paintings inspired by the winter pansies planted in my gravel pot garden which have flowered throughout the change of seasons.
I love this all-over-design on handcut board featuring cream roses; the composition is influenced by my past life as a textile design student. I enjoy reusing and recycling materials and incorporating everyday life into my paintings; I printed these rose stems with Amazon packaging. Great texture!
This is the second of three paintings inspired by the winter pansies planted in my gravel pot garden which are brightening up Autumn.
Friday’s collaging. I am busy working on an Autumn collection of painting featuring roses from my garden.
All ready to get straight into it, for three hours of preschool tomorrow.
Lavender I was inspired by the lavender hedge I planted along the old school railings fronting the house; the smell is divine and the bees adore it. I experimented with different backgrounds with this series. Lavender I is harmonious pinks and purples with unexpected pops of lime green.
Friday afternoon! Phew. Much needed creative time. Today I printed some beautiful collage papers for my next painting, including sewing pattern paper gifted from @thatcanadiangirl (#thankyou), it’s really strong stuff even when wet. Excited for what comes next…
Friday afternoon’s collaging; the sunflowers are growing. Children’s story Handa’s Surprise by Eileen Browne (2yo’s book of the moment) is influencing the colours in this painting. I love!
