The previous blog entry chronicled the first step in a new piece called 'I AM'. I was unsure how to add the complete phrase. I debated between writing the full quote underneath the embossed letters, or writing the remaining quote in ink incorporating the embossed letters, or repeating the entire quote in the full field of the background. The latter option was chosen. Then for added effect, one of the repeated phrases was highlighted using palladium gilding.
Watercolor and a Mitchell nib was used for the main portion of the text. Gum ammoniac was used for the gilding. (Note: using ammoniac on paper is tricky and requires many layers because it gets absorbed into the paper.)
It is beautiful Jo - a fresh and thoughtful view of a favorite verse!
ReplyDeleteJo - this is sublime work; perfect in so many ways. The gentle metronomic repettion of the verse in the background (not intruding);the beautifully formed embossing and the one highlighted verse, combined with great lettering. Wow! And thanks for the tip re gum ammoniac on paper.
ReplyDeleteFantastic Jo...love the juxtaposition of embossing and lettering. Well balanced and brilliantly executed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love the unique lettering style with the angles in the W and N etc. And so nicely consistent.
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