tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post5605743853858296027..comments2024-03-27T08:33:01.378-04:00Comments on collage journeys by Jane Davies: Another UpdateJane Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062718110759969682noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-9595891878832947892013-06-12T21:12:39.228-04:002013-06-12T21:12:39.228-04:00Hi Laura! Thanks. I am using a reed pen with Ind...Hi Laura! Thanks. I am using a reed pen with India ink for the line work. It's a little unpredictable. Oh, and then I'm using a plastic pipette with India ink too. Glad you will be using a gel plate. They are way fun!Jane Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062718110759969682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-35415192836291186202013-06-12T16:15:46.182-04:002013-06-12T16:15:46.182-04:00A beautiful, new direction with these! I especiall...A beautiful, new direction with these! I especially love the calligraphic black linework over the primitive shapes. Do you mind if I ask what tools and paint you are using for the linework? I've been inspired by your use of gelli plates and ordered one today. Laura Bolterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593512857249127999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-83946904147216931322013-06-09T11:39:42.076-04:002013-06-09T11:39:42.076-04:00Panels are 1.5" deep. Turns out I'll be ...Panels are 1.5" deep. Turns out I'll be doing just two groupings of four. All of the above comments have been helpful. I'm going to post about that now. THANKS!Jane Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062718110759969682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-77566185214286680132013-06-09T10:23:22.683-04:002013-06-09T10:23:22.683-04:00Great use of balance, Jane. I agree with the prev...Great use of balance, Jane. I agree with the previous comments. I would like to see theses in smaller arrangements so they become more important individually. How deep are the panels? Because, that would make a difference in the groupings as well. I like seeing the before and afters. While the before paintings works well, seeing the complexity the backgrounds add is amazing because they evolve into entirely different paintings. Thanks for posting.Liz Thoresenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051940135542213448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-84673423441023239532013-06-09T09:43:19.444-04:002013-06-09T09:43:19.444-04:00Stunning work, oh to have ideas and the creativity...Stunning work, oh to have ideas and the creativity that you have!whyduckshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02778041000508308443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-559064318685377462013-06-08T21:46:21.228-04:002013-06-08T21:46:21.228-04:00Love the paint spattering in #13. :)Love the paint spattering in #13. :)Khryseis_Astrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620277002965970680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-49203545794655840972013-06-08T03:21:31.524-04:002013-06-08T03:21:31.524-04:00So Cool!
I love looking at your work!
I am inspire...So Cool!<br />I love looking at your work!<br />I am inspired!<br /><br />Please look at my ART Blog at:<br />www.suemarrazzo.blogspot.com<br />Thanks!Sue Marrazzo Fine Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06119033602079882097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-48340715164811642372013-06-07T16:46:03.016-04:002013-06-07T16:46:03.016-04:00The decisions you make are a lesson for me thanks ...The decisions you make are a lesson for me thanks Jane. As for the grid...looks great!Jo Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025838373008865611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-21266960882250157072013-06-07T16:12:06.141-04:002013-06-07T16:12:06.141-04:00Just when I thought I could finally navigate the b...Just when I thought I could finally navigate the blog my comment got lost when I hit publish. Here is another try. I agree with the other that smaller groupings is the way to go. The pieces are so enticing that I can see the viewers wanting to explore the transparent layers and textures of the colors and shapes. The smaller groupings also invite the viewers to linger and not feel pressure to move on quickly. Very well done!!!!!Joanne Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10797274604700347846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-35503359934494673832013-06-07T15:40:32.665-04:002013-06-07T15:40:32.665-04:00oh wow- I just love the finished versions Jane!!! ...oh wow- I just love the finished versions Jane!!! I think your grid looks wonderful. Only thing I would suggest (only cuz it's my fave color and the first thing I noticed)is to move some of the ones with the strong red around so your eye goes around the grid rather than in a straight line. Just my very humble amateur opinion :)Linda Kunsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-77797306511330497412013-06-07T15:16:17.511-04:002013-06-07T15:16:17.511-04:00I just love this new shapes direction and am so th...I just love this new shapes direction and am so thankful you showed your before and afters - it really helps me see the value of the good use of value in your backgrounds to show off the cool shapes. That's always something I struggle with and your pieces are such a good visual for that. I agree with you all and think the 3x3 format would work well because they could be grouped for similarity or for contrast and it's a common size format (3x3) that's comfortable to view. Love what you do!Terriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11989512064950173723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-46646184371321743042013-06-07T13:51:37.316-04:002013-06-07T13:51:37.316-04:00THanks, Sharon and Angela! Maybe you are right, t...THanks, Sharon and Angela! Maybe you are right, that the group of 36 may be a little overwhelming. I wonder about maybe doing them in groups of 6 (2 wide, 3 high) or four groups of nine (3x3). I hadn't thought of that, but I will discuss it with the director. Maybe I don't need to kill myself trying to finish so many of them. I'm also doing a wall of the 4"x4" pieces, and I do need a lot of those. This is very helpful!Jane Davieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062718110759969682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-90583876692480769782013-06-07T12:13:19.421-04:002013-06-07T12:13:19.421-04:00I love these shape pieces and have been fascinated...I love these shape pieces and have been fascinated by your process. It seems a very fine line between when to stop and when to add a little more - you have obviously got the experience and talent to judge that just right. I think your idea of mounting them is great but wonder if people would be able to see them properly, especially those that are nearly 6ft off the ground. I think I agree with Sharon that smaller groupings might be easier for people unless you could do a long narrow grouping which would keep the impact of having them all together but also be more practical for viewing. But that would depend on what wall space you have.Angie Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02119123733934337373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-4562263115485201742013-06-07T11:28:27.038-04:002013-06-07T11:28:27.038-04:00Dear Jane,
I love your new work/process. You push ...Dear Jane,<br />I love your new work/process. You push on to the leading edge--to educate and delight us.<br />I don't know how much space you will have. I would like to see several smaller groupings. Maybe arranged with similar colors. The BIG grouping is stunning but overwhelming. I would prefer smaller groupings so I could study the pieces individually.<br />Keep on, oh inspired one,<br />Sharon CreedenSharon Creedenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18344434814844064005noreply@blogger.com