Thursday, February 10, 2011

new journal page

mixed media painting
7" x 10" mixed media painting
©manon doyle

I'm posting this page not because I'm finished or happy with her but because I wanted to say that I really don't like light molding paste. I usually use the regular molding paste but yesterday I noticed I had a small jar of the light stuff and I thought I'd throw it on. I'm not sure why but I'm definitely not feeling it....lol.

mixed media painting

This is what she looked like with her underpainting!! LOL! Looks like she'd be a candidate for the Blue Man Group!! : ))

fill your heart with art

~manon

27 comments:

Two Tigers said...

She looks like a beautiful blueprint in the second one!

L.Holm said...

You're funny! I think she's lovely, blue or no. What's the difference in feel of the light m. paste? Does it feel less permanent? dissolve?

love the eyes in this.

Manon Doyle said...

Yes she does, G!! lol

It feels grainy and too absorbent, Liz!! I like the regular or hard molding paste much better. : ))

k.h.whitaker said...

beautiful :)

jgr said...

I think she's awesome, but I appreciate the info about light m. paste. It's good to know.

Sheila said...

You go from silly to stunning in a couple of brush strokes...

Anthony Duce said...

She looks great. I use medium and heavy gels with acrylic, but I’ve yet to try the paste.

Tweedles -- that's me said...

i don't know about the paste stuff.
I just think you did a beautiful job.
love
tweedles

Kirsten Alicia said...

I think she's gorgeous. And I'm another who didn't know about the different pastes, so thanks for sharing the info.

AutumnLeaves said...

Well, I think she is beautiful Manon!

Anne Huskey-Lockard said...

Light Molding Paste is good if you want to make something look like stucco. I accidentally picked up mine and was quite surprised with the difference....
Still LOVE the painting!

XXOO~~♥
Anne

ArtPropelled said...

Well I think she's awesome and I was admiring the rough surface before I even read the post..... but if you aren't feeling it, you aren't feeling it .... throw the paste out ...Lol.

wanda miller said...

OOOOOH BLUUUE...love it, YOUUU!
good to know about any of our goop! xo

A Fairy Godmother said...

Sometimes those voices from your soul come from your Fairy Godmother - listen wisely my dear...

AutumnBoy said...

She looks great Manon, but if your not feeling it... i think the artist has to feel it, regardless of how others feel

but i like it

ab

http://loveofautumn.blogspot.com/

Bella Sinclair said...

I love the over the shoulder look! And the color of her eyes. Very beautiful. And you know what? The paste gives her that ancient Byzantine art kind of feel. Very cool!

Suddenly, I feel like I need a mud mask.

Linda said...

i really love her eyes...have not used the paste but thank you for letting me know...i think i too have a little bit around in my cupboard..if i am using acrylics, i stick with the gels, like them much better...but still, either blue girl or painted, she is beautiful to me!xx

Manon Doyle said...

Thanks, Karen and Jane!!

It's usually silly, Sheila!!

I don't really like the light molding paste, Anthony.

Thank you, Tweedles, Kirsten and Sherry!! xoxo

You are right, Anne!! : ))

Good advise, Robyn!!

I seem to be using a log of blue lately, Wanda!!

I do listen wisely, Fairy Godmother!!

Thanks, Autumn Boy!!

You make me laugh, Bella!! Remember those blue masks? LOL

Try it out, Linda!! See if you like it!!

Marie S said...

She is beautiful Manon!
Too pretty for blue man group!
Love and hugs.

miz katie said...

Are you not liking the lines the paste leaves? I use light molding paste, but I wet sand it after it's dry. Helps a little to tone down the creases.

Krista said...

She's beautiful, and the texture is fabulous.

Ces said...

It is beautiful Manon. But may I ask, why are you using molting gel or whatever stuff, you don't need that. They are just a distraction. Your lines and colors explode! I know, I know. You love finger painting... Seriously, I cannot find anything wrong with what you do because the basics are just beautiful.

Krista Hasson said...

Beautiful. I have never used the paste at all, but someday I will get out of my box and try it. I always love the feel and texture you achieve :)

AVY said...

Very cool!



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Melissa and Emmitt said...

oh my gosh manon!

she is gorgeous!
you are amazing!

happy happy valentine's day!
xoxoxo
m & e

**CREATIVE CARMELINA** said...

Oh my goodness! blue man yes!
but i really have to say that the textured underlay is delicious! I love it..and am inspired to try this out myself!

great work. as always. you paint with you heart.

ciao bella

Creative Carmelina

Jack Foster said...

Wonderful Manon! Love the rich texture and colors! Very cool with the paste.