Cabinet of Curiosities #3-- Mixed Media Painting



This is a mixed media painting called Cabinet of Curiosities #3.  A series of paintings in this grid-like style is emerging.  I used a lot of acrylic paints, gel sticks, pan pastels, my own watercolor illustrations and random ephemera.  I am linking this to Paint Party Friday.


32 comments

Debbie said...

Beautiful colors! The grid composition is really fun to look at.

Carolyn Dube said...

The title is fantastic because it gives me such a place to start when I start looking at your painting. I love how the dark is working with the lighter areas to draw my eye!

Netty said...

Terrific piece of art. Happy PPF. x

Anonymous said...

Nice transparent layers here Marcia....I like what is revealed behind your beautiful grid. xox

Abela said...

Very colorful and elaborated. Saludos

Chongolio said...

Hey thats pretty neat! I like that lady bug a lot! That a great idea for a layout when you have a bound of little ideas bouncing around in your head

Anna said...

what great color~ this is very good. Have a great weekend!!!

Unknown said...

Love the bright colours...

carol l mckenna said...

Very colorful and creative creations! Love them! ~~ thanks namaste, Carol ^_^

Jennibellie said...

This is awesome Marcia, I think it's one of my favourites of yours so far, very interesting, tfs much love Jennibellie xxx

Faye said...

Marvelous colors, Marcia. I just love the ladybug.

Mary C. Nasser said...

Woo-hoo!
My favorite of your works so far!!
Love the grid and variety...yet it is still so unified.
Wonderful!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

Ayala Art said...

Very colorful and cheerful, love it!

Lynn Cohen said...

Wow. I like it a lot. colors, layout, all of it. Bravo.
HPPF

Petrea said...

Such vibrant colours! I really like the little compartments!

Unknown said...

gorgeous work!!

Anne Manda said...

Lovely painting, radiant colors! Happy PPF!

Anonymous said...

oh I love this!

Alexandra MacVean said...

This is quite fun and full of color. Very nice job. :) Love the blue bird and ladybug.

EVA said...

Gorgeous! I have always loved cabinets of curiosities and your is as fascinating as the best - and brighter than any. Love it!
(You've given me a bunch of ideas.....)

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

This is so pretty! I love all the colors. And it does look like a cabinet with the grid-like style! A cabinet full of beautiful things! :)

Unknown said...

oh this is gorgeous!!! wonderful work!!!

carlarey said...

I really like this concept. You give the viewer so much to look at and think about.

Jen @Sadie Inspired said...

Ohhh, I really like this grid style. It is so interesting and leaves so much to look at. Wonderful work!

*jean* said...

oo i do love a grid! this is wonderful!

Unknown said...

love the grid! great concept of a curiosity cabinet and beautiful colors. I'm visiting from CED.

pauline said...

Oh, i LOVE this! The black grid really add a lot in this case, since the whole thing is so colorful!! it's great. Love the little ladybug. xoxo

Tamoonstone said...

This is a fabulous piece - so colourful and full of life!! The name is perfect as the picture really does create a sense on curiosity and adventure - Love it!

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Wow! I love the colors and the playfulness of it. :) Beautiful!

Carol Creech said...

I, too, love the style and color of this piece. Fantastic way to compose it. Especially love the red beetle :)
Carol

Sarah Sequins said...

I love this piece! The butterfly and the ladybug are adorable, and I love all the colors and vibrancy. :)

I'm a Cornell fan, so I love the cabinet theme, too.

Ildiko said...

simply fantastic!!!love the cabinet the colors,composition,drawings!congrats!!!