tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post5937467724571638257..comments2024-03-27T08:33:01.378-04:00Comments on collage journeys by Jane Davies: More Black and White and a GiveawayJane Davieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06062718110759969682noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-34003552608267068582015-06-18T17:27:53.492-04:002015-06-18T17:27:53.492-04:00Love black and white...Beautiful work...Love black and white...Beautiful work...Kathy Plourdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177362977679236830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-41582350643844514302015-05-28T08:03:52.249-04:002015-05-28T08:03:52.249-04:00I love the drama of black and white. All the subtl...I love the drama of black and white. All the subtle shades of grey give such depth to a piece. Tracy in Adelaide.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12490102426728960849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-45523370753493574202015-05-28T08:03:36.612-04:002015-05-28T08:03:36.612-04:00super lame-oh kiddo, trying to spam this!super lame-oh kiddo, trying to spam this!STAR*Connect Aviationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172786513198005125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-18646168771496282982015-05-28T08:02:38.604-04:002015-05-28T08:02:38.604-04:00and the winner is....???and the winner is....???STAR*Connect Aviationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172786513198005125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-45456759100049317332015-05-28T07:26:01.393-04:002015-05-28T07:26:01.393-04:00Good to read this informative article. dissertatio...Good to read this informative article. <a href="http://www.dissertationwizards.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">dissertation writing services </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096672416832518359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-13709971237931942382015-05-28T01:29:48.188-04:002015-05-28T01:29:48.188-04:00I tend to veer away from black and white work beca...I tend to veer away from black and white work because I, so, LOVE color. Thanks for putting the thought of working in just black and white into my focus. It will be a great challenge.<br />Peggy from CaliforniaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477244644164035889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-18487886858798292752015-05-28T00:02:58.358-04:002015-05-28T00:02:58.358-04:00Hi! I just wrote a really long comment that disapp...Hi! I just wrote a really long comment that disappeared into a huge void! Two scale references already before getting to the art - just know same image in lots of sizes can be really effective.<br />Christine in a very damp Texas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116587621010589292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-81695395016228600812015-05-27T22:25:55.276-04:002015-05-27T22:25:55.276-04:00I love the look of black and white. I should chall...I love the look of black and white. I should challenge myself to stick to simplicity more often<br />Michelle from San AntonioThe Carsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02210713080149324845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-3747897457187500722015-05-27T14:58:14.228-04:002015-05-27T14:58:14.228-04:00I love using black and white when I need to clear ...I love using black and white when I need to clear my thinking. The idea behind creating scale drawings is to allow the drafter to create a drawing which is proportionately the same as the artifact or idea it represents. Combining the two is a fun challenge.<br />Jill from CAjillvrussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340463733665817556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-47367618502965350332015-05-27T14:57:46.347-04:002015-05-27T14:57:46.347-04:00The black and white have a lot of depth.The black and white have a lot of depth.JustaNoteFromJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00706823641850588433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-91730089488347152302015-05-27T14:16:18.419-04:002015-05-27T14:16:18.419-04:00I always go back to black and white when I have a ...I always go back to black and white when I have a bit of a creative block. I love to just start making big loopy marks with either black paint or India ink to get my brain out of my work. Works every time! And doodling....absolutely the best with a black Sharpie and pure white sketch book for getting creative juices to flow. Maybe not fine art but creative expression. Carol from just outside Chicago.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14043997895151685319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-9083684788915762592015-05-27T13:20:01.194-04:002015-05-27T13:20:01.194-04:00Hi, I'm Denise in Arizona. I have never used ...Hi, I'm Denise in Arizona. I have never used merely black and white in my art. I tend to be sunny and colorful. But I love what you are doing here with the neutrals and with the stencils on the gelli plate. I may have to try this myself. Thanks for sharing!Ain't No Ninnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03361625151854681580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-20241613961681188222015-05-27T12:52:21.835-04:002015-05-27T12:52:21.835-04:00I am playing with black and white as a background ...I am playing with black and white as a background - mostly typography in large and small scale - and then adding color in the form of flowers cut from pre-printed paper. I have made two so far as samples with the plan of using what I learn to make an art quilt. I'll send you a jpg if you're interested in seeing what I've come up with so far!<br />- Lori Kay in Watertown MALori Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12368725771620999992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-71104324269629841612015-05-27T10:28:56.685-04:002015-05-27T10:28:56.685-04:00Jane, I love black and white explorations and enjo...Jane, I love black and white explorations and enjoy adding one accent color for interest such as quinacridone gold for warmth, etc.. I plan to work more on creating depth and atmosphere with veiling/layering in the black/white/greys. I'd love for you to offer an online class in primarily black/white paint and collage. I'd definitely sign up. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725506704590088779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-19932789453043721182015-05-27T10:21:50.645-04:002015-05-27T10:21:50.645-04:00I've made a few attempts at commenting, but Go...I've made a few attempts at commenting, but Google hasn't played ball. This is my last attempt.<br /><br />Although I design and work in colour I always try to scan artwork and convert to black and white to check on tonal value. I've never tried to start with b/w and then add colour. Maybe that is the next step. Thanks for the inspiration.Nuvofelthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229606354670402496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-32390676621589896702015-05-27T10:14:18.540-04:002015-05-27T10:14:18.540-04:00I'm taking your composition class right now an...I'm taking your composition class right now and these black and white pieces are examples for the first lesson for sure. Thank You. kathy sandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626764357927171448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-26476228473090548232015-05-27T09:47:00.195-04:002015-05-27T09:47:00.195-04:00I use Photoshop to work with my photos to use in m...I use Photoshop to work with my photos to use in my mixed media pieces - I like the concept of doing studies to work from, inspiring. I also liked the black and white layers with the fence stencil - you can do so much with black and white including going over it with colored glazes.Darlene Hagopianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17628868945807571180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-89228496946965743762015-05-27T07:06:52.594-04:002015-05-27T07:06:52.594-04:00I love the video tutorial you posted on SGP last w...I love the video tutorial you posted on SGP last week! Such a great idea to create black and white elements to collage into one's work! I really like the idea that a black-and-white (achromatic) pattern can be incorporated into other color palettes, too -- like my paintings and art journal! Thank you for the inspiration, Jane! Mary from St. Louis :)Mary C. Nasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05325747711832919670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-72062978280379847772015-05-27T05:44:56.061-04:002015-05-27T05:44:56.061-04:00I think working with black and white enables me to...I think working with black and white enables me to focus more on texture, line weight, shapes, forms and marks in general. Perhaps it is more possible to go crazy with pattern, too. Somehow in black and white all kinds of patterns fit. I have been trying your "elements" exercises. Sometimes only playing with scale but keeping other elements fixed. Sometimes limiting color, only going black and white. I am also incorporating "text" as an element. It does not have to be legible, but as it embodies a lot of the elements in itself (lines, curves) it is interesting to play with, too. A page filled with text on different scales also opens up possibilities. Ozge Basagac from Izmir, TurkeyÖzge Başağaçhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171995831233429179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-25824807931385427932015-05-27T05:22:38.645-04:002015-05-27T05:22:38.645-04:00I'm not used to working in black and white onl...I'm not used to working in black and white only, but I love black and white over watercolor.<br />Lilotte, Martigues, Francelilottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18166521154782449746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-24021392762795858032015-05-27T04:50:02.086-04:002015-05-27T04:50:02.086-04:00Here is Vlasta from CR, my regards!
Though I pers...Here is Vlasta from CR, my regards! <br />Though I personally don't like much working in balck/white, I think it is a very useful approach. In the limited color range, the composition seems to pop out more distinctly and, especially, I like how the depth as if calls for the observer's eyes attention. I often wonder how to get depth to my pieces, so I think it can be useful for me to overcome my prejudice towards back/white and go for some experiments :-) As regards the scale, I noticed that a changed scale in some of the patterns can affect the whole composition and also the feeling of depth, again. Interesting, worth of eploration.Vlastahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03077366771398216035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-30600271929694468082015-05-27T01:11:32.523-04:002015-05-27T01:11:32.523-04:00I like the variety of scale in the 2nd to the last...I like the variety of scale in the 2nd to the last image listed under digital collage. Nice use of computer aided design. I also like the calligraphic marks in the second image from the top.<br />Always enjoy receiving your posts. Thanks, Marie in Connecticut Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02737057250843873314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-66140897769621291562015-05-27T00:14:44.307-04:002015-05-27T00:14:44.307-04:00I seldom think about using really large scale item...I seldom think about using really large scale items. Thanks for the reminder. I really like the dramatic effect in your pieces.Robin Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12604456607524542089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-288344447556011732015-05-27T00:13:31.963-04:002015-05-27T00:13:31.963-04:00I like the polarity of black and white AND large ...I like the polarity of black and white AND large and small scale. I noticed in the 1st piece- the stencil you made yourself, that the stencil was a small scale in the 1st coat, then you worked over it and used a similar, but larger scale stencil. The use of these "opposites" always offers a bit of tension and interest. Ellen from Houston ( soggy, but dealing with it )Ellen H Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550536436245183819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1041249677192613494.post-27687230507733616132015-05-27T00:07:46.952-04:002015-05-27T00:07:46.952-04:00Carol from Utah. I love black and white photos an...Carol from Utah. I love black and white photos and lettering (envelope art). I tend to wear too much black and grey probably, but I can hardly wait to get to the color after making an ink drawing! Thanks for the chance to win some golden supplies!carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551031050575078402noreply@blogger.com