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"BLUE AND GOLD" 12037, torn paper collage macaw parrot © Carol Nelson Fine Art

Blue and Gold
Continuing in the style of yesterday's painting, this parrot was a lot of fun to do.  Following the style of Elizabeth St. Hilaire Nelson, I spent a lot of time making my own painted papers.

I painted about 14 sheets of tissue paper with fluid acrylics, let them dry, and ironed them flat.  My reference photo was taken in 1969(!) by my now ex husband (!!). 

I did an under painting that looked pretty good, then started tearing bits of paper and gluing them on with gel medium. How do you like his polka dot feet? This method is tedious, but the finished painting has a unique charm.

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