I started playing with scrap paper in random shapes recently to learn about shape and form as part of my abstract class. I made the one below by gluing various scraps of paper to a piece of hard-press 140 lb watercolor paper with a glue stick:
I then outlined my shapes with oil pastel and rubbed it with a paper towel to smear it. The outlining gives my shapes form. It looks like the purple ring is a magnet and the other objects are drawn to it.
I found that limiting my time to about 15 minutes, helped me not to fuss over it.
The next one I outlined with pencil after I glued the shapes:
I then smeared the pencil with a blending stump to add definition to my shapes. It reminded me a little of blending Zentangles with a pencil to give them a 3-D appearance.
I found this exercise to be very relaxing. And the results don’t look too bad. What do you think?
Happy Creating! 🙂
I like them both, Jill! It does look like fun. I prefer the second, but not sure why. I think the outlines not being as strong gives me more of the color? Not sure, but they both look cool! Which do you prefer?
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Thanks Laura! I like the 2nd one best also. 😊
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I love this Jill!! Got to try this soon 🙂 I hesitate whenever abstract comes in to the picture. Silly, you should think it is the other way around 😀
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Thank you Krisje! I think it helps to not think of it as abstract and just playing with shapes. Look forward to seeing what you create! 😊🎨🌈
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Love them! Always inspiring Jill!! And thank you so much for the beautiful heARTfelt card. So so so sweet of you. It is beautiful and means so much. Hugs
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Glad you finally got my card! ❤️ Nothing like what you make but it was from my heART! Hugs back at ya! ❤️❤️❤️
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