I took on Jean's (jkanack) challenge (TLC789) to create an adhesive resist from a variety of products. I used a medium gel and a bit of gel bead medium. These two were applied through the Crafters' Warehouse 'Wisteria' stencil. I left it to dry for a day or so. I knew I would use the Gelatos (3 purples and two greens). The bead gel is really a cool product. There are really tiny glass beads in the medium. Once dry, they are clear. My only thought will be next time I'll use more. A wonderful texture!
When I had the color laid on to my fancy, I knew I'd have to fussy cut those gorgeous blooms free...
And so I used another Arches Watercolor 'board' for the background. Their papers are marvelous. The panel is stapled to the edges. I scored by hand and bent the blooms. Stapled the edges to the background. Added the mixed media trim to the top. I love the texture. I chose the Paul Gaugin quote:
I shut my eyes in order to see
Added an opened Wisteria seed pot and a smaller one. Three seeds were scattered around the quote as well. That's it! Oh, and the color purple! Toni has asked us to bring purple to the Way to Use it Challenge. Wisteria makes a fine specimen.
So what does the Gaugin quote mean to you? I'd love to hear! To me, I think it is a way to be able to focus on all your senses on the present moment. To feel the texture of the flower petals in all stages of blooming as well as the seed pods. They are like velvet on the outside and so strong...protecting those seeds. I can recall the smell sweet at first and then drifting away. And when I opened my eyes, there would be that scrumptious color. Purple.
Thanks for stopping by. Can't wait to see the galleries...thank you, Jean and Toni for challenging us in fresh ways this week!
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2020 GMT Views: 1588
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Registered: March 13, 2011 Location: Langley, B.C. Canada Posts: 32109
Thu, Apr 09, 2020 @ 2:52 PM
Your muted colors backing your wisteria is so eye catching using that wonderful yarn, Susan. This card is total eye candy! That is a wonderful quote-I will have to shut my eyes and think about it, lol.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131503
Fri, Apr 10, 2020 @ 8:43 AM
Favourited. I have been sad thinking that I won't get to see the wonderful wisteria in the Botanic Gardens, and I find this instead. What wonderful dimension, especially with the seed pods. And what gorgeous fibres.
I think I'd take the sentiment as meaning that I'm looking with my mind's eye and not distracted - but I do like to keep my eyes open and enjoy nature around me .
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131503
Fri, Apr 10, 2020 @ 8:48 AM
Oh - and don't you just love the Arches papers. I regret I didn't get more when I worked for the company that imported them. Those heavy ones are just AMAZING.
Registered: December 4, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 16610
Fri, Apr 10, 2020 @ 12:47 PM
What a truly gorgeous card this is Susan with a wonderfully, thought provoking sentiment too. I LOVE how you used an actual seed pod on this glorious card, and seeds too! I am truly impressed, and inspired by this fabulous card! ~Karen.