Finished Death Painting & Messenger
The Portland Tarot Show was a success! So many people came, and it was so crowded that three of my friends that came to see me couldn’t find me! I did not sell my painting, but many did. She is now on display @ Love Art! Gallery in Sellwood, along with my winged foot piece titled “Messenger”. ( 8036 SE 13th Ave. Portland, OR, 97202).
Both mixed-media pieces were originally adorned with wishbones that my grandmother had been saving for me before she died, in the hopes of breaking them with me and making a wish. I’ve removed them for this vegan-owned gallery, and discovered the pieces were just as strong without them. If purchased they can be re-attached – or maybe I’ll do something new with them!
Both are watercolor paper mounted on painted wood. The Death piece is burned around the edges and mounted with rusty nails. There is a face of a grandfather clock with the words “Tempus Fugit” (Time Flies) that I’ve been hanging onto since my trash digging days in college on the streets of Philly. Yay! Finally found a perfect fit for it.
If you’re interested in either piece, please contact Love Art! Gallery@ 503-954-2656.
January 14, 2011 at 8:17 pm
These are both very strong and meaningful! Loving all the mixed media. I especially admire the wings on your 6-toed foot, I would love to hear how you made them.
January 14, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Thanks Alea – that was a first attempt with some soft copper that came on a roll that I bought @ Columbia Art supply. It was really thin, so after I embossed it with a manicure tool I mounted it on some flashing with glue and cut it with tin snips. Then I had to file down the sharp edges that the tin snips created. It was fun!
January 14, 2011 at 8:49 pm
Very Cool! Thanks for the tips.
April 9, 2011 at 6:13 pm
ZIbXNd I’m not easily impressed. . . but that’s impressing me! 🙂