Martha Kisling Colorful Contemporary Art

MIXED MEDIA MONDAY - Sunflower Barn

SUNFLOWER BARN

Watercolor Collage - 11x15

I love driving along country roads and seeing old barns, they evoke a sense of nostalgia and represent a simpler time. I feel like they symbolize hard work and endurance and their weathered appearance seem to whisper stories from their past.

I also love bright, happy sunflowers so I decided to combine the two in this watercolor collage painting, SUNFLOWER BARN. The beauty of being an artist is that we can create our own, special world.

SUN DANCE - Study and Practice

SUN DANCE

Watercolor - 11x14

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Study and practice are the key to success in most areas of life and art is no different. Many artists like to paint daily because it helps them feel comfortable with their medium and builds confidence. Along with this practice, you also need to study and understand composition, value, color, drawing and edges to improve your paintings. Without this knowledge, you may continue to repeat the same bad habits and not grow as an artist.

Mixed Media Monday - Companion Pieces

THE MAGIC OF THREE

Mixed Media Collage - 8x8 panel

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I love adding black and white elements to my mixed media paintings. They always seem to complement the bright colors and add a nice contrast to the overall design.

THE MAGIC OF FIVE

Mixed Media Collage - 8x8 panel

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These two mixed media paintings can work as individuals pieces of art or together as companion pieces. They can be slipped in to a black frame or displayed as is on a wall, propped on a shelf or easel.