Tuesday, June 16, 2009

New series: city collages


Dublin, Ireland, 24 x 18 cm, found paper and acrylic on panel.


Tampere, Finland, 24 x 18 cm, found paper and acrylic on panel.

I really enjoyed making these, and I'm pleased with the initial results (I'll do a little more work on the Tampere one, at least). The collage elements consist of paper (maps, fliers) from the cities themselves that I've collected on my travels. I need to buy more panels so I can continue the series.

I think this one is finally finished (although this photo of it is somewhat out of focus):

Piran, Slovenia, 40 x 30 cm, mixed media on panel.

5 comments:

linda said...

I love this newest work...your colors are brilliant and make me want to jump right into the painting...I wanted to see one close up to see the collage elements!

Cheryl said...

Really digging the fact that you used collage bits from the cities themselves. I love these pieces. Good job.

Jul said...

Linda - Next time I'll try to remember to take some close-ups. :)

Cheryl - Thanks. I love that I've found a use for all the paper I collect when I travel!

travelingmama said...

I really love your work! It's fantastic!

Leah said...

beautiful!! i'm loving the top one!