"BLUE AND GOLD" 12037, torn paper collage macaw parrot © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Blue and Gold

Continuing in the style of yesterday's painting, this parrot was a lot of fun to do.  Following the style of Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson, I spent a lot of time making my own painted papers.

I painted about 14 sheets of tissue paper with fluid acrylics, let them dry, and ironed them flat.  My reference photo was taken in 1969(!) by my now ex husband (!!). 

I did an under painting that looked pretty good, then started tearing bits of paper and gluing them on with gel medium.  This method is tedious, but the finished painting has a unique charm.

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