Inspired by Janet Davies

This week, I've been experimenting with some techniques I learned from Jane Davies.  Totally fun.

In this video, she uses deli paper to spread acrylic ink around on a piece of paper.  

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJw1VqlTF2E

Jane uses Golden Liquid Acrylic but I didn't have any of this paint so I used Golden High-Flow Acrylic instead.  I tried using craft paint as well as Liquitex Basics but both were too heavy to spread freely.  I guess I could have diluted the paints with water but I wanted a high concentration of color so I didn't.

Before using the deli paper technique to apply color to the paper (I'm using Canson Mixed Media paper) , I brayered a loose abstract design using a neutral color chalk paint.  The final touch was addingI some white acrylic paint by flicking the paint onto the surface with a brush.

I'm still experimenting with different color combos but thought I would share one of my first pieces inspired by Jane.  As usual, first attempts are rarely masterpieces but not only was this a fun way to spend a day, I know I will get better as I make more pieces using this technique.