The Summit

[KathyJB]

This is anotgher tissue paper experiment in layering and texture, I used tussue paper and WC with white guache and some acrylics, its a bit abstract I think, but my question is what do you think?
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-May-2007/7614-summit.jpg

[floridalinks2]

I really love it, but - how do you do it?
Thanks, Ar

[KathyJB]

I really love it, but - how do you do it?
Thanks, Ar
Hi Ar, I must confess i didnt like the way the bottom of the painting showed up in the digital so i cropped it, I fixed the painting and its dry now so i will upload that later tonight,
this is one 140 lb arches WC paper and i did an underpainting of red orange and phatalo green and cerealean blue.
I layered white tissue wrapping paper to the painting with liquitex acrylic clear gesso. This gave me a surface my=uch like the masa paper i have used only with more texture, from there I added some whiteguache and just kept layering watercolor, thanks for your encouragement and kind words, i hope that explains it some,

[artman42]

Nice Textures, and color Kat :)

[KathyJB]

Nice Textures, and color Kat Hi Jim and thanks very much, I am posting the larger painting now that I have edited it IRL.
http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/21-May-2007/7614-summit2.jpg

[floridalinks2]

Thanks for the explanation. This is really a neat process.
Always love looking at your work, now I will really know what I'm looking at... lol
Thanks again, Ar..

[KathyJB]

[QUOTE]Thanks for the explanation. This is really a neat process.
Always love looking at your work, now I will really know what I'm looking at... lol
Thanks again, Ar..[/QUOTEYou are welcome Ar
my pleasure,

[gemineye]

Well it definitely reads as mountains...and icy, dark mountains at that!! This is really neat, and the more I look, the more I see. And the red makes it even more dramatic. Gorgeous!!

[KathyJB]

Well it definitely reads as mountains...and icy, dark mountains at that!! This is really neat, and the more I look, the more I see. And the red makes it even more dramatic. Gorgeous!!Thank you Tracy, This one surprised me, I rarely do mountains, but there they were waiting for me... thanks again,

[laudesan]

You know that song......."I am going to climb every mountain" ?

That is what it reminds me of..

[KathyJB]

You know that song......."I am going to climb every mountain" ?

That is what it reminds me of..

Yes its the Swiss Alps from the sound of Music, good on you JJ
Climb every mountain, ford every stream.

Thanks for your fun loving spirit JJ
huggs!!!

[Yorky]

Impressive, Kat, the technique works well for this subject.

Doug

[KathyJB]

Impressive, Kat, the technique works well for this subject.

Doug, thank you, I am so glad for a place in WC to stretch my experimental paintbrush, WC was always kind to me but this is an even better forum in which to do this, thanks for looking and for your ongoing encouragemnet

[mmcaloon]

Love the crop. The summit really works for me.

[Paulafv]

Also like it very much. It looks like a mountain range in a heavy rain storm. Nice.

[KathyJB]

Love the crop. The summit really works for me.
Hi Mke and thanks, I think I like the crop also but am still glad i was able to save the original from disaster, thanks again for your kudos,

[Europa]

Another winner Kat - great texture and so very effective. :clap: :clap:

Pat

[KathyJB]

Also like it very much. It looks like a mountain range in a heavy rain storm. Nice.Oops almost missed you there Paula, thanks for your kind words, I am glad you can see rain in the mountains, its a nice touch that I did not plan, thanks for pointing it out,

Another winner Kat - great texture and so very effective.

Thank you Pat very much, your encouragement is always appreciated

[BillyDJr]

Kat

My favorite of yours so far! :clap:
-billy

[Brian Bartow]

Kat:
Another beautiful painting. But it looks to me like the title should be "Rain on the Roof." Besides the obvious allure of the alliteration, I am captivated by the blue lines and mist that appear like rain and where the small shapes look like rain bouncing up on the roof. Pretty cool. I get so much out of your paintings. :)
Brian

[Joan T]

Kathy - You've definitely worked the layers on this well! I see a mountain and it's really rocky and craiggy (is that a word?). Very nice work on this!

[KathyJB]

My favorite of yours so far!

thanks billy, I appreciate that very much,

Kat:
Another beautiful painting. But it looks to me like the title should be "Rain on the Roof." Besides the obvious allure of the alliteration, I am captivated by the blue lines and mist that appear like rain and where the small shapes look like rain bouncing up on the roof. Pretty cool. I get so much out of your paintings.
Hi Brian, thats what i like about abstract, you find so much more then I knowingly put there, thanks for looking noticing and appreciating,

Kathy - You've definitely worked the layers on this well! I see a mountain and it's really rocky and craiggy (is that a word?). Very nice work on this!

Hi Joan, craggy is a word yes, thanks for your comment, I am glad that so many are able to see differernt things, thanks again,

[windrider2]

I really like this, Kat! It has such grandeur. A very imposing peak. The bright colors don't detract, but add to that impression.

[rue d'oak]

:thumbsup: Definately mountains. This approach gives lots of layers, complexity, and so really works with this kind of subject.

Jen

[KathyJB]

I really like this, Kat! It has such grandeur. A very imposing peak. The bright colors don't detract, but add to that impression.
Thanks Fran, the interestimg thing is that when I realised the mountain was there, I then followed a photo of the peak I wanted to portray, however I didnt see the depth it was showing untill it uploaded. I guess you can call it "beenlookingatit toolongitis?"
but it did pop out when i posted it, one of those happy hapenstances i think, thanks for noticing...

Definately mountains. This approach gives lots of layers, complexity, and so really works with this kind of subject.
Hi Jen ands thanks for you kudos and input on this one as well, it means a great deal,

[Southern Style]

Impressive work! Love the texture and colors! Well done!

[KathyJB]

essive work! Love the texture and colors! Well done!
Thank you Marcia appreciate your encouragement!!!

[mrs willow]

Another winner Kat - great texture and so very effective. :clap: :clap:

Pat

I agree wholeheartedly Kat!:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Sandy

[KathyJB]

I agree wholeheartedly Kat!
Thank you Sandy, this was a lot of fun, very cool to work with tissue
paper, its almost like masa, but not quite, thanks again!!

[ReesArt]

Great textures and brilliant colours, Kathy :clap::thumbsup:
Have you been reading the Bible lately as this one reminds me of the big flood in Noah's Ark...or maybe it's just me being somewhat spiritual...:rolleyes::D

[KathyJB]

Great textures and brilliant colours, Kathy
Have you been reading the Bible lately as this one reminds me of the big flood in Noah's Ark...or maybe it's just me being somewhat spiritual...
Hi Rees, glad you liked this enough to stop and look. The Old Testament stories are never far from my mind, I was raised in a very fundamental church, I remained involved in church life untill I was almost 50, I sit more on the sidelines now...but the word pictures and principles are always there, I s'pose this was subconciously painted to that effect, glad you noticed...