calligraphy collage black text close up

abstract calligraphy collage "Silent Message"

What a relaxing week this last one has been!  My husband and I had the last week off from work, and instead of going anywhere, we had a “staycation” and did very little besides staying home and vegging out.  We may have slept in and watched a bit too much tv, but in the midst of all the relaxing, I was able to do some creating.  I just can’t turn it off!

abstract calligraphy collage close up

I don’t think it’s a big secret that I love incorporating text into my artwork, and this calligraphy collage has so much I just love looking at it, especially since much of it is obscured.  The reason I’ve entitled this piece “Silent Message” is because the words are difficult to read, yet we know the meaning is there, because we can see the words peeking from beneath the surface.  The message may be “silent” because it is muted, but it can still be understood through careful examination and study.

calligraphy collage close up- white text

Much of the text I added to the surface with white india ink, which you can see in this shot, but is not readily visible at a glance.  I love the subtle way it enhances this piece.

Don’t forget to check out my video tutorial of this process- and I’d love for you to subscribe to my channel.  I have many more pieces and videos in the works.

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Tim Holtz tissue wrap

patterned paper

white gesso

Liquitex gel medium

Liquitex modeling paste

Tim Holtz bubbles stencil

oil pastels

linseed oil

walnut ink

india ink

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