"BURNISHED" 12006, acrylic copper geologic abstract © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Burnished






This geologic abstract has a mat that I painted with two shades of copper acrylic.  Since there is copper and gold paint in the painting, I thought it really enhanced the work.

The bevel on the mat was white.  I painted the bevel black and let the paint smudge out on to the mat a bit. It looks very much like the mat is made from copper metal.

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7 comments:

  1. Bren Graham ThebeauJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:36 AM

    cleaver woman, what a great idea with the mat, gives the abstract itself extra oomph!

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  2. Diana MarshallJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    You always come up with such good ideas, you're a real inspiration.
    and of course I love the painting and the effect of the painted mat as part of the painting.

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  3. Sunny Avocado ArtJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    It's lovely!

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  4. Carol NelsonJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Thanks for your comments. I'm debating about putting epoxy over the whole thing.

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  5. Glenda MosherJanuary 31, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Wonderful piece, Carol. I like the idea of painting the mat too - really makes the piece pop.

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  6. thesammjordanFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Your art is absolutely gorgeous! You are very talented.

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  7. gregApril 12, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    I absolutely love your copper art> I am a huge fan already.

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