"Phoenix" Mixed Media Artwork - Phases from Start to Finish

May 30, 2018

"Phoenix" Mixed Media Artwork - Phases from Start to Finish

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May 30, 2018 12:43:04 AM | Art Journal / Mixed Media, StencilGirl Stencils by Me!, Tutorials

7 Comments

Gwen, I love this piece too. It’s so inspiring and uplifting. I can see why you’d be hanging this one up. (BTW, I think it would look great hanfpging in my house too!)

Posted by: Jill McDowell | May 30, 2018 at 05:24 PM

It looks so magical! I especially love the flowers you painted, and the wonderful contrast with the cross and geometry of the painting

Posted by: Linda Wyatt | May 30, 2018 at 05:38 PM

Such incredible depth in your painting. Beauty

Posted by: Dee Spillane | May 30, 2018 at 08:00 PM

Thanks Jill! I think the emotion and energy from the process of making it show in the final piece... that might be what I like about it most :)

Posted by: Gwen Lafleur | June 06, 2018 at 10:16 AM

Thank you Linda! The flowers were nowhere near the original concept for this painting, but I'm glad I followed my intuition - I really like that contrast as well :)

Posted by: Gwen Lafleur | June 06, 2018 at 10:16 AM

Thank you so much Dee! I was really pleased with the effect of all the layers... so glad you like it!

Posted by: Gwen Lafleur | June 06, 2018 at 10:17 AM

I am so happy I bookmarked this page and came back for a read! Freaking AMAZING Gwen! This just blew me away seeing the stepouts you provided! Even more influence on me now for a need to take a class with you!
I absolutely LOVE your finished work- it is truly gorgeous and I love the inspiration it came from-well done!
Jackie xx

Posted by: Jackie P Neal | July 04, 2018 at 03:42 AM

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