Here are a series of photos to give an idea what layers are built up to make the final painting titled When Birds Come Back.
- Acrylic paint was applied with a knife along with a heavy band of crackle paste. This shows the image transfer of birds already applied as well.
- Painted lines and handwritten text of the poem applied using watercolor pencils
- Stencils and transparent blocks added
- water color pencils sprayed for drip effect
- Paint knifed on top and blue mixed with two mediums to create a faux encaustic feel on the bottom half
- Close up of crackle paste
- additional wash applied to bottom
View the finished painting with more closeups here.
We purchased “The First League Out from Land” and simply could not be happier with our purchase. The shipping was prompt. The paintings arrived in perfect condition, having been packed quite securely. The paintings themselves are even better in person we anticipated and we are thrilled to display them in our home. We look forward to future purchases with Rebecca Childs; her art work is unique, with truly masterful workmanship. You would be doing yourselves a favor to purchase one of her pieces to add to your own home.