An impression of the shore yielding to the water. Digital collage © 2014 Liz Ruest, 18 layers
Tag: texture
let me go back
Ancient Celtic patterns carved in stone. Digital collage © 2014 Liz Ruest, 30 layers
come and get him
A calming escape. Digital collage © 2014 Liz Ruest, 27 layers
Technique: The Anatomy of a Layer
How can a plain, dull texture layer jazz up a collage composition? Magic!
Show: Waterworld
Once again, June Sekiguchi has developed a wonderful theme, and once again, I’m delighted to be invited to participate. The show invites us to view art that depicts our relationship with life in and among water through literal and interpretive aspects of what is essential to our survival, environment, and pleasure I’ll be bringing a…
Technique: Collagraphs
As I’ve been working through a year of collages, I’ve been wondering what to do with all the results. Some of these exercises in composition have NOT been frame-worthy, but what if they could still be used? When I filled up my first sketchbook, I was willing to try. First, I scanned the sketchbook and…
Show: Snap to Grid
When there’s a place called the Center for Digital Art, I want to be involved! LACDA’s Snap to Grid show is my chance. I’ve entered Stem (right) to be part of this democratic show. Here’s the scoop, from their site: The usual (less than democratic) selection process where only the precious few are chosen is…
New Texture Tool!
I had fun today trying out my new Gelli plate! Sure beats making my own gelatin. Have you wondered about monoprinting? Here’s a quick video demonstration from their site. Here’ I’ve used textures from the Gelli plate to form the basis for one of my daily collages. And I’m thinking next about textures for holiday…