Feb 12, 2011

Beach Toys

Staying with the "coastal " theme....but taking a break from the beachscapes, I decided to play with toys! Beach toys. I just finished this 6"x6" canvas of a pail & shovel. I enjoyed this one so much that I'm thinking of making a series small beach toy pieces.

I did this one slightly different than I usually do. I created the background by putting down all the different images, text, music, etc...then going over the entire thing with a pale blue wash to unify it.
From there I continued the usual process of the torn paper paintings.

8 comments:

Sarah said...

I LOVE this and I love the idea of a series of beach toy pieces!!

roc said...

omg..this is TOO cute for words!

Terri Kahrs said...

Love, LOVE, L-O-V-E this, Wanda!!! OMG! In my mind's eye I can see a well covered in these little jewels! OMG! It's just fabulous!!! Makes me yearn for Summer!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

WW said...

Thanks gals. I'm pretty delighted with this one.
Yes Terri...I think we're all more than ready for summer!!! :)

Astrid Maclean said...

Great idea to do a series Wanda, this one is just perfect and I love your new background technique. I often do something similar with gesso.

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super cute. . =)

Nancy Standlee said...

I've just been to your website and love all your new cupcakes. I will be teaching an art journal class this summer and thought I might use a collage cupcake lesson for the journal class. They are a delight to collage. I see you have some classes scheduled.. collage? I think any class would enjoy collaging cupcakes.

Renee Stien said...

aw, someday it will be warm enough to play in the sand again (I hope!). these new pieces are wonderful!