As you know, I'm quite drawn to the whole idea of creating dimension on a flat surface. I've been experimenting with this concept for years now and I'm still not done. There are quite a few pieces that I've created in the past that explore the idea of 3D on a 2D surface.
I've done this with fabric and batting on paper...
in my art journal.
on cards...(This card appeared in an article in Somerset Studio. What an absolute thrill for me. A dream come true, really.)
I've also experimented with Creative Paperclay...
You might remember this cupcake from Somerset Apprentice. (Another dream come true!)
These hearts are now in my Etsy shop.
This piece now resides in the home of a good friend. It feels like a piece of my heart lives somewhere else now.
This one lives in my boy's room. It fits.
The next two appeared in Somerset Studio.
And of course with paper and DecoArt textures...
For some reason, these textures have me hooked on the bird theme.
This one won Second Place in the Laveen Art League Gallery Show a few weeks ago. (I couldn't have been more excited!)
This one not only won Honorable Mention in a Laveen Art League Gallery Show in September, 2011, but it is also an advertisment for DecoArt in Paintworks magazine (Feb 2012) and it is on the back cover of DecoArt's 2012 catalogue.
This one is a favorite and therefore I gifted it to one of my BFFs.
I think that the concept of 3D on a 2D surface has become a part of my style because I recently created these little works for friends. (I used the newest DecoArt acrylic paint colors. I love how bright and cheery they are.)
Obviously, I love dimension! I can't wait to experiment further! I was recently directed to a bloggy friend's (Daniele Valois) exploration of dimension using styrofoam. This might be my next medium!
Happy Creating!
xoxo
Bethany
4 comments:
You are so talented Beth. Hard to believe that some people questioned your talent in the past. Thank God you stayed true to yourself. I only see bigger and brighter things for you!
I LOVED reading this post...some of it was like a walk down memory lane. :)
I'm so proud of you for going after your dreams; you've accomplished a lot in the last few years!
P.S. One of the best things I've ever done is hang your lovely artwork by my front door...makes me smile often :)
oh my goodness, you sweet lady. I cannot wait to do more styrofoam projects, and see yours! I was so happy that another blogger was inspired and make her own styrofoam balloons on a painting...soo cute!
I love all of this. I have seen it all, I believe, except the first journal page. I love that quote and I love how this page looks! and I went to your Etsy, and I am drooling over that pastel painting. I remember when you first posted this. Maybe it is meant to be mine... I'll be saving!
I have a new series I am doing with big cardboard and carving out words and then painting around it. This has become my new passion! Fun fun. I do love how you dabble in so much. I get giddy when I see your name in a magazine too. (I have been branching out and submitting submitting!!!)
Thank you for all your inspiration and encouraging words.
Daniele
Wow Bethany... these are all amazing! Love your style and free spirit in your creativeness!!
Crafty Hugs,
Pendra
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