Saturday, July 18, 2009

IF = Tango























It takes two to 'tango'

Lame, I know :)

But I had much fun creating it.

I used modge podge instead of matte medium. Quite different. I see pro's and con's with both.

Modge podge:
Very thick (like thick school glue)
smells like glue
tacky and dries quickly
less expensive
I got fewer wrinkles and air bubbles in my collage elements (yay!)
slight sheen to surface when dry

matte medium
thinner
not tacky, you can reposition collage elements
matte finish

I will probably switch between both in the future depending on what effects I want.
It's good to have choices.
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12 comments:

  1. Anonymous7/18/2009 2:17 PM

    I haven't comment on your art for a while. You are going from strength to strength! I love your deeper ladies than ever! Amazing art!

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  2. Silke Powers7/18/2009 2:22 PM

    Great illustration! Love the colors!! I also use both gel medium and modge podge and have come to similar conclusions. Fun to experiment, isn't it?! :) Silke

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  3. José Alberto Caja7/18/2009 8:20 PM

    Son increibles tus obras, se me hacen extrañas y a la vez bellas... Me encanta todo, absolutamente todo.

    very very very beautiful

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  4. Alisa Nordholt-Dean7/19/2009 11:07 AM

    Great piece! I just love your work but don't often leave a comment.

    I've had trouble with modge podge remaining tacky even after lots of drying time. Did you have that problem at all?

    ~Alisa

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  5. Rachelle7/19/2009 1:24 PM

    Thanks for leaving the comment on my blog Sarah. The Mad Hatter's Tea Party was a great event - I'd highly recommend it!

    I love your work. Your faces evoke such emotion, they look like they have so many interesting stories to tell.

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  6. Ellen Byrne7/19/2009 4:19 PM

    Really nice work.

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  7. Art by Darla Kay7/20/2009 10:54 AM

    I really like this!

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  8. Tessa7/20/2009 11:09 AM

    Gorgeous! Love, love your work - what a serendipitous discovery via Illo Friday. Off to see your Etsy store right this minute!

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  9. Becky7/21/2009 7:48 AM

    I have switched from gel medium to Modge podge for all my work. Not only is it more inexpensive...I love the glossy finish. I am loving your new creations!

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  10. Valerie Lorimer7/21/2009 8:54 AM

    It's wonderful Sarah! And not lame at all. Love the colors you used.

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  11. Lina7/21/2009 7:53 PM

    I love this piece, I am new to your work and I look forward to seeing more!

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  12. Renee8/22/2009 11:07 AM

    I really love this Sarah, it reminds me of me and my sister Jacquie.

    xoxox

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