As promised, here's a peek at my latest painting, a mixed-media piece called Take the Plunge.
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This is by far my favourite finished painting. While I prefer the yellow background I showed you last Thursday, & I'll probably end up loving that finished piece more, it is as yet unfinished. So this soaring bird is my current fave. Here's where I've hung the painting for now (& I may be secretly hoping I get to keep it for some time, as it's a perfect addition to this corner of my living room):
A closer look at a corner of the background:
I absolutely love the texture the layers provide.
Although I've already shown the following photos on my blog, it's been a long time. So, for fun, here's a look at the very beginning of this painting:
First, a layer of gesso. I wrote a few thoughts in charcoal while it was still wet for added texture.
Next a layer of watercolour & then some collage:
You can find the finished piece here.
What do you think of my latest painting?
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6834104210_c384298ca8_z.jpg)
![](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5295/5535418370_147d3c8937_z.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7050/6980232617_cae28414cc_z.jpg)
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/6834107274_4e2b4e2772_z.jpg)
Although I've already shown the following photos on my blog, it's been a long time. So, for fun, here's a look at the very beginning of this painting:
![](http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4103/5019278458_a00cd7dcbe_z.jpg)
![](http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4151/5018674145_2bff4c31df_z.jpg)
![](http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4110/5018679007_2afa21c55b_z.jpg)
What do you think of my latest painting?
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