Mixed Media Frog Paintings – Four Pieces
I decided to continue with the mixed media frog paintings that I started last month (which you can read about here). I’d been experimenting with layering different mediums onto A4-sized substrates. These paintings proved to be a great way to relax and unwind on these cold, dark, rainy February nights that we’ve been having here in the UK. I’m pleased with how they turned out, hopefully you agree.
Recap on the Mixed Media Frog Paintings
As mentioned above, I’d spent my creative time in January experimenting with different mixed media materials. Creating several layers as a mindfulness art practice.
I used scrap paper and other ephemera to create some initial interest, adhering these with a decoupage medium. Always good to start here, anything to get rid of the ‘blank white page’ as quick as possible. It got the creative juices flowing.
After that, I applied gesso to make the surface matt again. Then I went on to apply acrylic paint in various ways. Scumbling and stippling with an old paintbrush. Using rollers, stencils, stamps. Applying diluted washes of the paint. Scribbling Liquitex acrylic medium all over.