The Raven's Mirror

by ravonCol

Updated: September 3, 2010

©2008 ravonCol

Original, Framed
Canvas size: 16 in. x 20 in.
Total approx size: 24 in. x 28 in.
Framed by artist: hand stained poplar (1x4x1)

I work primarily with pen nibs, acrylic inks and fluid acrylics on a textural multilayered fusion of manipulated papers combining extreme linear detailing.

I am fascinated by the way these altered surfaces contribute to the process and influence the outcome. I am continually exploring the alluring intricate synergy between the surface, the paint and my own contribution; the result greater than the sum of the individual effects.

Each paper worked piece involves 3 steps:
1. Preparing the canvas with selected papers; wetting manipulating, tearing, and layering with various gel mediums, hardening into its own unique surface.
2. Applying sprays and pools of thin washes generously and excessively, allowing the variety of colours to randomly explore the many pathways suggested by the papers' textures.
3. Further exploring the texture and shape of the image, line by line, with pen nib and acrylics, until all 3 steps merge as one, creating the final fused cohesive image.

This piece is currently on display at Muskoka Futures' G8 Symposium

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