I always forget how wonderful collage play is for me. It brings beautiful new elements to my work and it’s just such a great way to creatively play and build up layers and practice composition. I do highly recommend this way of working. I have decided to focus on this medium more next year. I think it will really help to enhance my creations and imagination. I love how this offers a starting point but never says at this place. I usually lose most of elements as I tend to push them back because I am always seeking the quiet spaces but even in doing that, it provides a lovely textured and layered element underneath that looks like it came from an ancient era.
I started both these pieces on the same day in Ireland before we went to visit the exquisite Burrishoole Abbey, in Newport, in the Mayo County of Ireland. It was one of my favorite days in Ireland. The Abbey was a total dream and so was this creative space. Our studio was in an old nun’s sleeping quarters. The peace and tranquility was tangible.
©JeanneMarieArt 2022
I don’t often frame my work before shipping but I was intrigued to see how they would look framed and resolved. I feel the frames I selected both captured elements of Ireland and complimented each piece uniquely and I also have good access to beautiful wooden frames that don’t cost the earth and I’m so grateful for that. I have shipped framed pieces before and I work with my courier team who know exactly how to securely ship framed pieces so they don’t buckle and both these pieces are without glass so they are safe for shipping.
Both of these pieces are currently available in my shop along with some other works.
Please feel free to pop in and take a look.
