I made this handdrawn collage yesterday when making background papers with my crafting friends. I started with black paper and added some gesso in the background for lighter areas.
I call it subconscious art when I sit with pens and paper and do not think too much of what I am doing. This time it was spring flowers, coming easter and celebrating the spring that has finally entered Finland.
I think I was already seeing these tulip sprouts blooming. We planted about 80 tulips in the autumn and I am so looking forward seeing them all in bloom!
Love this! I’m going to give your technique a try. Never thought about starting with a dark paper. Can’t wait to see pictures of your tulips in bloom.
Thanks, Renee! You can also decorate the background and then use gesso to create spots of new layers.