Mixed-Media Creations For My Home

I love to paint with watercolors. And, although I've been painting on and off for many years, I'm NOT always happy with the results. Painting takes patience, sometimes I'm impulsive and paint in a hurry! There are times when I can do a painting in 30 minutes, others I work on for days only to reach a disappointing outcome. So, instead of wasting valuable watercolor paper, paint and time, I decided not to throw away the paintings, but use them to create something new. The pears, flowers and peaches to follow were paintings I worked on but was not too happy with.

I hadn't painted in a while and decided to practice. Hmmmm...

This was from a large watercolor of flowers that didn't turn out as planned.

Peaches that didn't work out so well.

The painting below started out as a pretty field of poppies. But after painting and painting and painting, it just wasn't right. So, I cut out the areas I liked, added a little ink and a smaller frame.

Poppies

Here's another one. Started out as a field of flowers, Lavender I think. Loved the original sketch and the 1st few washes of color-but once again, I over worked it. So, I tore out a square, put it on decorative paper, added some ribbon, wire, etc. Now I have a mixed-media piece!

Garden

Not sure what the pears, flowers and peaches will be used for yet. I'll just keep them around until something inspires me.  I hope you enjoyed my recreations! I look forward to seeing everyone's creations today at:

Boogie Board Cottage for Masterpiece Monday
Debbiedoo's Newbie Party
Between Naps On The Porch for Metamorphosis Monday
Home Savvy for Savvy HomeMade Monday

Have a good day!
-Lynn