Despite the lockdown we’ve been having quite a busy time what with one thing and another, and I’ve found it difficult in the last few weeks to work on any larger paintings. Especially since my studio is in the kitchen, and larger paintings have to go on the kitchen table, then the lot must be cleared away before meals if we are to be more than two using it. Is it any wonder that I work with water-based media? Oils would be impossible, what with the smell of turpentine and the permanent drips everywhere.
I’m not complaining, though, because I do love to work on paper. Often I just make a series of drawings.
Can you see the lovely deckled edges?
I treated myself to a bunch of sheets of handmade paper from Nepal, Bhutan and India. I found it on Etsy, at a marvelous shop called TornEdgePaper, which has a huge selection at very reasonable prices, should anyone be interested. They’re all different shades, and thicknesses and surfaces, and, although some are so thin and delicate as to be almost transparent, they are impressively strong.
I’ve been using ink, pencil, graphite, gesso, watercolor and collage.
Trying out different effects.
The one below is a floral study on tinted paper, using aquarelle pencils. Irises make such weird and wonderful shapes.
An ink drawing, this time on normal watercolor paper, featuring a raven with a gold leaf background.
Last but not least, a pencil drawing with origami paper collage. It’s titled ‘Boy on horse with birds’, and I imagined him as a kind of young samouraï.
Beautiful drawings
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Thank you!
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A pleasure e
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Marina, you’re so creative, and you’re fearless about trying new ideas. The effect is stunning – art after art of imaginative beauty, full of surprises and whimsy.
Yeah, I know what you mean about pushing aside all the art supplies so you can have a meal on the table. We’ve gone to TV tables but then our sons are long grown and gone, and company won’t be coming for more than a year.
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I need a studio! On the other hand, it is rather convenient to be able to pop up and check the casserole😆
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I love the use of that unusual paper, Marina. The wolves and bats is my favourite, because of the combination of the two. But the boy on the horse is so colourful, it literally leaps out of the screen. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you, Pete, you’re always so encouraging!
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I do enjoy your drawings. Horses are difficult subjects, and you do them exceptionally well.
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The limitations imposed by the kitchen have produced works both remarkable and original!
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Well thank you! So nice to hear it. I was probably fishing for compliments when I wrote the post. Everyone’s so kind that it boosts my self-confidence no end!
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Love them! and my walls are empty after the fire… Talk soon?
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Katherine, is that you? Yes, ring me!
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These are wonderful! The wolves and bats in the stars is my favorite.
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Thank you, Jennie. So kind.
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You’re welcome!
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Beautiful results. (K)
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Thanks!🌹🌹
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They are lovely and the paper looks as if it might be quite tricky to use.
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Thanks, April. It was surprising, because it looks so delicate, but it’s actually quite strong. So fun trying it out.
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these are fabulous. I love gesso! You are multi talented
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Thank you, Goeff!
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These are so beautiful, Marina. Do you sell your artwork anywhere?
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Thanks, Jacqui. Yes, I do. Via IG, and I also have a shop on Etsy. And directly, mostly to friends
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You have been a busy bee. 🐝 I especially like the raven with gold leaf, gorgeous.
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Thank you, it was a birthday present for my grandson!
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Beautiful, thank you for sharing !
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Thanks!🌹
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They are wonderful. I love the wolves howling – and the raven – oh, I love them all. I’m so very envious of such talent.
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Thank you, Mary, so kind of you. I enjoy doing it
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Very good work. I don’t like the spell of oils, either
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Thank you, Derrick🌹
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All gorgeous!
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Thank you!
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Such diverse work Marina – different mediums and a wide range of expression. Lovely!
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All of these are wonderfull… Oh you have inspired me a lot… O also do some drawing, craft…but that not quite an expert 😅😅 but you r genius
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Super cool!! Thanks for sharing. They are amazing.
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There are some works you might like. Feel free to leave any feedback or comment. Thank you. 🙂
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so nice resa
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NICE! NICE! NICE!
I’ve been in a creative rut and you have inspired me.
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I’m so happy! Go for it!
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So beautiful and inspired, Marina! 😀 You have a wonderful skill and creativity!
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Thanks Annika!
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Beautiful drawings, I love your howling wolves 🙂
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Wow! I loved all the drawings, it’s exceptional. I hope you check out my blog too. http://www.AkromaJournal.wordpress.com
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⚓🐬💙 HI LOVELIES, IT’S A TRUE PRIDE INTRODUCE THIS ARTIST, FROM OUR ESTIMEED GREECE. ENJOY HER WORK !
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