The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Confetti Tree

Monday, March 29, 2010

Confetti Tree

This weekend, I did something a little different with this tree painting. It's on an 8"x10" canvas, done with acrylics, gesso, and glazing medium.

I wanted to make it a little whimsical and fun, so I added the confetti by using small pieces of shredded shiny foil and cellophane.

It's a happy tree ~ it sparkles and shimmers in the light. I like it.

8 comments:

Jan said...: That is a happy tree! I believe it is celebrating spring. It makes me happy to look at it. Nice work, Audrey!; March 30, 2010 at 1:29 AM
Anonymous said...: I agree with Jan.....It makes me happy!!
Happy Tuesday!!
Love,
Marilyn
xxoo; March 30, 2010 at 6:26 AM
yoborobo said...: It is a happy tree! I half expect to see Easter eggs hanging in its branches. :) It definitely reminds me of spring! xoxo Pam; March 30, 2010 at 8:18 AM
Shelby said...: That is really pretty Audrey!; March 30, 2010 at 10:01 AM
Marlene said...: I like it too, very pretty and I can just see it sparkling in the sun.
also, I want to let you know that I have given you the sunshine award - you can pick it up to pass on at my blog.; March 30, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Diva Kreszl said...: what a great piece...I love it!; March 30, 2010 at 3:12 PM
Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: Really cool! I love the use of the foils instead of a traditional paper or paint.
You're doing great Audrey! YOU GO GIRL!!!

XXOO!!
Anne; March 30, 2010 at 6:27 PM
Bella Sinclair said...: I've never seen anything like it, and I LOVE it! It is such a festive celebration. How great to have this on your wall to make you smile every day!; April 10, 2010 at 3:12 AM

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