Mixed Media ... I love you

Frolicking Fish in the Sea by ~HeatherSaulsbury on deviantART

I recently just discovered the joy of mixed media with my paintings.  I am not really sure why I hadn't attempted before now.  I was with my son at Barnes and Noble  and I was drooling over the craft magazines when I came across Cloth Paper Scissors.  It had this delightful  front page full of color and ideas.  I grabbed the magazine to feast my eyes and came across an article on putting resin on your paintings.  I had attempted this before but thought some directions might be a good idea.  I purchased the magazine and started to explore it at home.  It was FULL of wonderful creations and I was inspired.  It seem to say, there are no rules so do what you want.  This painting was my second attempt.  It was an a original acrylic that I didn't love but I liked it so I thought I would attempt to do something more with it.  I was going to do some journal writing and cartoon images but when I got it down to my space a whole other image was created.   I loved it.  I used paper, cloth, findings, washers, glitter and yarn.  I then covered the whole thing with decoupage glue.  The painting was a huge hit and has found a new home.  It also inspired me to go bigger so I am currently working on a 2ft by 4ft mixed media piece.