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Blown away by ~poindexter9:iconpoindexter9:

Categories Traditional Art > Mixed Media

©2006-2009 ~poindexter9
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When neighbors placed limbs from a damaged oak tree next to the road, several of the dried leaves were blown into our yard. Loving their unique shapes, I traced them onto a long scrap of illustration board. The leaves were created with a combination of torn magazine pieces and acrylic paint. Dry brush technique and crushed egg shells make up the background. Like most of my work, this could be viewed vertically or horizontally.

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*NLY Feb 4, 2006, 12:20:24 PM
I saw Man of War in recent deviations and was impressed...but when I checked out your other works, they just get more and more intricate, more and more enthralling. Good work. And you've convinced me, I'm watching you.

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Not All Who Wander Are Lost
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~fall Feb 4, 2006, 5:42:42 PM
egg shells! great.

the gradience in between colours is remarkable knowing what you are using.

fall.

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i care because you do
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=teddybearcholla Mar 16, 2006, 7:09:26 PM
Fascinating...has the look of stained glass...exceptionally well done!!

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I wrote your name on a piece of paper, but by
accident I threw it away I wrote your name on my
hand, but it washed away. I wrote your name in the
sand, but the waves whispered it away. I wrote your
name in my heart, and forever it will stay.
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~Jezunya Mar 18, 2006, 5:06:20 PM
Wow, this is really amazing :) I love the colors and the collage-y-ness of it ^^;

:+fav:! :)

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"Cows don't give off mayonaise!" -Jaqq, my sister [link]
"You're not allowed to hold furniture while sitting on a dog." One of the great rules in our house, from my mom ;)
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~mezzy Apr 9, 2006, 4:29:40 PM
beautiful beauriful colors.
the background is incredible. i love the idea of eggshells!
it almost looks iridescent. =)
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~poindexter9 Apr 12, 2006, 3:55:38 PM
Hi mezzy! Thanks for your kind comments. If you decide to do some collage, save your eggshells and soak them for a bit. Then peel out the inner "skin", dry the shells and crush them. That way they are most permanent. Press them onto your illustration board or canvas to flatten, then be sure to add a coat of clear acrylic matte or gloss after you have them glued onto the surface. It's fun to experiment with different ideas, it keeps your brain fresh!
Susan :sun:

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Silent gratitude isn’t much good to anyone.

- Gladys Browyn Stern
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~mezzy Apr 13, 2006, 7:55:29 PM
Thanks for the instructions! I really want to try it sometime because the shells create a really nice effect. Great idea! =)
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~floofty87 Jul 14, 2006, 8:28:17 AM
Its really good of you to explain your work... not enough artists share! love this piece, and may well try the eggshell technique sometime soon - thanks for the inspiration!

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'There is no must in art because art is free' - Kandinsky
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~kavitadeva Jul 26, 2006, 5:09:07 PM
your leaves make me feel a sense of joy and serenity.
your technique is very imaginitive.
kavita
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