Here’s an illustration that came out without any pre-planning. I just added a layer after another and in the end was surprised about the animals, and the scene. What was I thinking about?
Creating Subconscious Art
First I created the background paper in Photoshop. I duplicated my old sticker designs there!
After printing the background I made some random spots with alcohol inks and random lines with white correction pen. Then I added a lot of details with markers and gel pens.
Yes, a lot of details.
Finally, I constructed the main elements from decorated papers. Then it came: the horse on the pedestal and the dogs. The horse tells a story for the dogs, and the dogs are captivated by listening to it. When finished, I realized that I want to be that white horse! I want to develop skills to tell visual stories. I want to learn how to create images which not only appeal to the eye but the mind as well.
Isn’t it a wonderful thing that with creativity we can reveal our subconscious goals!
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Hi Päivi,
Such a great piece of art again…and in a role of white horse you surely can also be a teacher, tutor, inspirerer, guru…etc. etc. to all of us around the world who have found the ‘light’ of Art Journaling:).
I must say that your training lessons and inspiring website is on top of all those new hobbies I have had a chance to jump in during my first penisoner year ..last 12 months. Thank you so much Päivi!
Thank you so much Tuija! Kiitos! You made my day! Happy creating!
Beautiful
Thanks, Denise!
What a gorgeous image, I love it!
And it’s amazing when subconscious reveals itself in our art 🙂
P.S. I came here from Creative Live chat, nice to meet you!
Thank you, Nela! Nice to meet you! I love Creative Live! For everyone: visit http://www.creativelive.com and you’ll find great courses, also for free!