Monday, August 23, 2010

ORGANZA COLLAGE BOX

ORGANZA COLLAGE BOX

Organza Collage Box

Terri Kahrs of Pringle Hill Studio was gracious enough to share an image of one of her captivating women. I fell in love with this one and experimented using a lot of different techniques.

Close-up of part of the collage

First I found an interesting picture in a magazine of a woman with her hand outstretched. I used Never Dull, available from WalMart, and rubbed it over the surface so that I could erase all but part of the hand. I also did the same thing to a face I found in another add. I took photos from the Cliffs of Moher and Ross Castle, places I had just visited in Ireland, and created a digital image of them using organza and attached them to an old wine box I had in my studio, using gel medium.


Next, I took Terri’s picture and ran a digital print of the beautiful lady on organza cloth. Once again, I overlayed the organza cloth onto the box with gel medium. I wanted her to have a ghostly look and the organza was perfect for that effect.

I added one of my stories from my book, She Who Whispers, titled Morning Song. I then used tissue paper that I soaked in gel medium that I thinned with water and placed it onto the box in various places. I drizzled gesso around the collage and painted the box with more gesso. I attached gold and silver mosaic pieces around the edge and added an old watch part.

Another close-up

Before tiles are added

I will use the box to house some of my acrylic paints. I’m really pleased with the image of this enchantress. I just had cards made from a close-up of the collage. There’s many other ways I plan to use her. Again. Thanks so very much to Terri!

Cards I had made of the collage

Side view of the finished box

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34 comments:

  1. What a fantastic collage you have made on your box, love all the different images and the way you have altered them, great idea with the card, have a nice day.
    Anni

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  2. This is SO beautiful and I'm really glad you're keeping it for your own self- so now *you* have a treasure box too! I keep finding myself thinking about your cigar box post and this brought it right back to mind.....I really love the depth of this; so many layers of wonderful-ness!

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  3. Gorgeous...I love this creation..it is very beautfiful and such such a gorgeous energy to it..wonderfully creative!

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  4. Beautiful and so mysterious; makes one wonder what is in the box ....

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  5. It is so beautiful. Such an air of mystery.
    Mary

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  6. This is a gorgeous box. I also used that same image recently for a swap. Looks like Terri's image has gone far and wide. Of course, I didn't print mine on organza, so that was a new one to me.

    I've not used the Nevr Dull (which I found at the auto parts store) on magazine images, so that was also a real treat to read your technique. This is a gorgeous finished piece with lots of techniques to try. Those cards are fabulous, too. Almost ethereal. Thanks for sharing your expertise and this lovely box.

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  7. This is beautiful and such a creative way to recycle the box, love it.

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  8. I do so love hearing how artists create their pieces - and there was certainly a lot that went into this, which is probably why it turned out so good! Beautifully dreamy.

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  9. Your techniques are so interesting....love it!

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  10. Looks magical, very fantastic collage creation.
    Happy to read that you also use NeverDull.
    Have you try/test nail polish remover? It doesn't smell so heavily as NevrDull.
    Have a nice day,
    hugs Anja

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  11. Beautiful images to create a special box - love how you created it and then to make the cards too... fabulous!

    Thanks for dropping by my blog - you make me smile xx

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  12. Ohhhhhhh, Cheryl! I am absolutely thrilled that you've used my lady so beautifully - you've made my heart sing today!!! Thank You!!!

    Your box is absolutely amazing, and I'm happy that you've decided to keep it. May it bring you many happy hours of pleasure every time you use it. Hugs & Love, Terri xoxox

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  13. Very nice! Such a fancy way of housing paints. The cards are really nice too. The immages and color works so well.

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  14. A beautiful box and use of the image. Wonderful to hear the process and love behind it!

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  15. Hi Cheryl! I hope you don't mind but I put you in my Creative Spotlight list this week on my art blog..let me know if you dont have the link and I'll send it to you if you wish!
    Have a happy day!

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  16. Oh wow! I want to do something like this so much! I would love to come and learn how to do this with you Cheryl - and find out about all these amazing products I've never even heard of. What an absolute treasure. I really love this piece, and the fact you have made it for yourself, and it is so personal.

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  17. Oh I love this so much! It makes such a difference when you pay attention to detail, and also--thank you for explaining the process--we all appreciate this.
    P.S. Those cards are excellent!

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  18. I love boxes! I love to tile them and paint them and use my wood burner on them...and then they are so handy for hiding stuff. And for putting a special gift in...
    Your box is a real work of art! I love how you added one of your stories...making it a double Cheryl Whammy :D
    XX0XX

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  19. Beautiful!

    Thank you for visiting my blog and thank you for your comment!

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  20. Absolutely stunning !! Thanks for taking us through all the stages thats helpful. Terri has some awesome images too. I love the beautiful box and the cards too
    hugs June xxxx
    ps
    I must add to follow as i am loving your blog

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  21. BEAUTIFUL treasure box!! And love the segment you chose for the cards, exquisite! A gossamer look was indeed captured ... I envy you, but with great admiration! For your ability to conjure up new and inventive techniques make for your works of art truly one-of-a-kind! :))

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  22. I really like your work. This box is beautiful but I especially like the clay work.

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  23. Wow Cheryl, based on the comment, this was one popular piece of art. Beautiful and functional. I love NevrDull and use it often to alter papers for my collages. Great stuff!
    k

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  24. Hi Cheryl, Thanks so much for coming over and commenting on my blog. About the tape transfer--I'm going to do a little show all on that in my next blog. A few other people have asked me too. I hope I can make it look as easy as it really is.

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  25. Lovely collage and box! I'm also glad that you're keeping it for yourself!

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  26. Gorgeous work, she has that mesmorising gypsy feel to her. xJ

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  27. Beautiful, beautiful collage for your altered box Cheryl, it is sooooo soft and dreamy, and has a very relaxing feel to it. I like the touch of the little tiles on your box too, and how you made cards from your finished collage :)

    It is lovely to hear your process but I have never heard of "never dull" and have no idea what it actually does. I will look it up :)

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  28. Lovely Cheryl,this is just a totally outstanding art piece. I just love it.
    YOUR COLLAGE IS SO AWESOME, WOW !!!
    So much of who you are, shines from this collage piece. Your love for beauty in life.
    How nice of Terri to share this piece,another talented lady.
    I loved your posting and art work.
    Thanks for sharing,always a pleasure visiting you.
    Hugs,Laura.xoxx
    Enjoy your day.

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  29. As a lover of boxes I have the utmost appreciation for the beauty of yours!! Thanks for the tip on Never Dull - I've always used erasers but not with much success!
    Also thanks for the tip on fabric too!

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  30. ohhh Cheryl, gesso, gel medium, organza so many of my favorite mediums all put together created a stunning box for your paints! It has such a ghostly quality, perfect!
    I've never heard of Never Dull, is it like Dead flat?
    hugs Lynn

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  31. What a beautiful image, so ethereal. I understand why you love it. I have never heard of Never Dull before. I will have to see if I can find some.

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  32. Beautiful collage, it's like a dream.

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  33. THIS IS GORGEOUS! I LOVE COLLAGE AND I HAVE A COUPLE OF BOXES THAT NEED EMBELLISHMENT TOO....HUMM...MY CREATIVE WHEELS ARE TURNING!

    BUT FIRST....A LATE LUNCH IS IN ORDER!

    CIAO BELLA

    CREATIVE CARMLEINA

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  34. What a mystical box, Cheryl. I have never heard of "Never Dull." I love the effect of the organza. I am struggling with making transfers on material for a ten person swap right now and I wish I could get half that effect! Will have to look at some more of your work!
    Hugs,
    Suz

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