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Mixed Media

"Do not fear mistakes; there are none." Miles Davis
Mixed Media materials can include almost anything. In most of mine, I have used a watercolor background, then applied colored pencil over that. Some backgrounds were painted using soft pastels.
The actual prints may vary slightly in color from those on this web site.
"Scarlet Tanager" Original size: 8 x 10" This was originally painted as a Christmas card, but I was encouraged to have prints made in addition to cards. I used colored pencils, and to bring out the fluffiness of the feathers, I used red and black pen and ink. The original is in a private collection, but prints are available. 11 x 14 = $30. 8 x 10 = $25.	Click picture to enlarge
"Looking Through the Peep Hole" Original size: 11 x 14" My daughter took the original photo, inspired this portrait. The young man agreed to pose for her, and she provided the costume and props. I used colored pencils over a watercolor layer. It won an Award of Merit in a Judged and Juried Show in The Villages, FL. The original is in a private collection. Prints are NOT available at this time.	Click picture to enlarge
"Nature's Beauty" Original size 11 x 14" This colored pencil painting of a Verbascum was completed in 2009 to complement the new décor of my kitchen. It was my first attempt using oil based colored pencils. The background was done with a watercolor wash, over which I applied soft pastels. The original is in a private collection. Available up to 12 x 18" as art prints. See ordering page for details.	Click picture to enlarge
"Let's Eat!" Original size 11 x 14" This is another in my bird series. My challenge here was to capture the birds' feathers as well as the birds' personalities. The original is in a private collection. Available up to 12 x 18" as art prints. See ordering page for details.	Click picture to enlarge
"Rose & Bud" Original size 11 x 14" My husband and I have always loved roses, and this painting is a particular favorite of mine. The background and under painting were done with watercolor, and over that, I applied colored pencils. The original is in a private collection. Available up to 11 x 14" as art prints. See ordering page for details.	Click picture to enlarge
"Potted Flowers" Original size 9 x 12" For this painting on Arches 140# watercolor paper, I first applied a watercolor background, then painted the flowers, and enhanced the containers in colored pencil. The original is in a private collection. Available up to 11 x 14" as art prints. See ordering page for details.	Click picture to enlarge
"Purple Irises" This was my first attempt at mixed media. I used a watercolor background, which was overlaid with colored pencils. The original is in a private collection. Available up to 12 x 18" as art prints. See ordering page for details.	Click picture to enlarge
"Teri's Magic" Original size 11 x 14" This was one of my early attempts at mixed media. I used a watercolor background, which was enhanced with colored pencils. The original is for sale at $150, which includes the frame. Available up to 12 x 18" as art prints. See ordering page for details.	Click picture to enlarge
"Glass Wing Butterfly" Original size 11 x 14" As an artist, I'm always testing my limits and trying different techniques. For this one, I used a poured watercolor background with colored pencil. I tried to capture the transparency of the butterfly’s wings. This took an Honorable Mention prize at a Villages Art League contest. The original is in a private collection. Available up to 11 x 14" as art prints. See ordering page for details.	Click picture to enlarge
"Scrub Jay Sentry" Original size 11 x 14" This was another attempt at using a poured watercolor background, then applying colored pencil for the bird and stump. The original is in a private collection. Available up to 11 x 14" as art prints. See ordering page for details.	Click picture to enlarge
"Fall's Grandeur" Original size 9 x 12" Having lived most of my life in NJ, NY, & MD, I missed the colorful fall leaves after moving to Florida. This was an attempt to recapture the colors of fall. I started this painting with a watercolor under painting, then added colored pencil. The original is in a private collection. Available up to 11 x 14" as art prints. See ordering page for details.	Click picture to enlarge
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