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: 1644
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83925
Thu, Apr 09, 2020 @ 3:48 AM
So beautiful and soooo well done. ALL your cards make me think. Smart choice with the gel mediums/bead medium.
To me these words mean this:
*Shutting your eyes forces you focus on whatever your feeling and truly seeing versus the assault from all distracting/competing things your eyes see.
*Shutting your eyes allows you to remember the essence and meaning of what you saw versus just the image by itself.
*Reflecting internally on something can allow you to determine true beauty - for instance, a woman or man can be aesthetically beautiful, but inside they are ugly or shallow and really not beautiful at all (Shallow Hal Movie thoughts which is how I wish the world was and how I vision God really sees us).
So not enough coffee and too much rambling. Thinks for this lovely creation. Hugz
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 60538
Thu, Apr 09, 2020 @ 4:50 AM
Yes shut your eyes and watch nature differently, make the odors and sounds be the background of your imagination!! What a beautiful card Susan, You're so talented!!
Registered: April 14, 2006 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 2158
Thu, Apr 09, 2020 @ 6:14 AM
WOW! This is beautiful! I think the quote means, that you must stop and take a moment to absorb all that your senses can hold. If you deny yourself, then you miss out on the simplest and dearest beauty that life has for us. Gorgeous card!!!
Susan, this is gorgeous! I love the sentiment. I think it means that we need to shut out the busy visual movement going on around us in order to calm our mind and thoughts.
Registered: September 12, 2004 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 54471
Thu, Apr 09, 2020 @ 8:03 AM
So many thoughts come to mind with that quote of Gaugin. The one that stands out for me is that true beauty comes from within. Love his work.
Your wisteria is so beautiful hanging down and I love the twisting leaf that gives it the extra dimension and depth. All so lovely, Susan.
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105288
Thu, Apr 09, 2020 @ 8:18 AM
Holey Moley, mf! Awesome. Favd.
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