Bamboo in Water #5

Artist: coppertrees
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Bamboo in Water #5

Technique inspired by Qu Lei Lei,wrinkling or crinkling is used to provide texture. Crushed paper is used after balling it up and flattening it.
Creases are made and then gently run a brush over the high points. The majority of these disappear when mounted. Ink Blotting is also done with this method.

I have done this and then added watercolor to it.

Origional is not for sale

Bamboo in Water #5 belongs to the following groups:

Artists of the Orient, Green!, Happy Haven, NORTHWEST ARTISTS (U.S.), Pacific Northwest Art and United States

Alison Pearce, 2 months ago

The wrinkling effect really works! You always have so much texture in your pieces, but this gives it a whole new dimension! Excellent work! Love it in the black border too
coppertrees in reply to Alison Pearce’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you this was fun never tried bamboo just trees and mountains.
AndyReeve, 2 months ago

Glad you did – this is a beaut.
coppertrees in reply to AndyReeve’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you it was fun, I enjoy myself when I do art.
Janis Zroback, 2 months ago

Wow Vickie…this is beautiful….the blue grey wash in the background really gives a feeling of depth to the work….and I love the little touches of ochre….it especially looks great matted in black….I grew up with bamboo all around me, and here you really have the authentic feel of a bamboo grove…..
Mui-Ling Teh, 2 months ago

Interesting technigue. Sometimes I scratch the paper surface to create texture.
coppertrees in reply to Mui-Ling Teh’s comment, 2 months ago

I do to, but the wrinkling is fun, look at the dragon I just finished it is in the wrinkle tech.
Mui-Ling Teh, 2 months ago

Yeah I saw that too; very nice :)
coppertrees in reply to Janis Zroback’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Janis, this was a fun piece I did not know if the wrinkles would wok with bamboo
Angela Drysdale, 2 months ago

Beautiful textures and colour; outstanding work
coppertrees in reply to Angela Drysdale’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you very much Angela
Marion Chapman, 2 months ago

it’s esp effective on the black card!
Helene Kippert, 2 months ago

Wonderful Vickie – it gives an added dimension
coppertrees in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Helen yes it builds height
coppertrees in reply to Marion Chapman’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks I do have fun with this style
S.I. Sheehan, about 1 month ago

This is so uniquely beautiful, Vickie….. I certainly love the effect you have created….. Like a vision from a dream….. ~S
coppertrees in reply to S.I. Sheehan’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you Susan and thank you for adding it to your favorites.
S.I. Sheehan, about 1 month ago

Vickie, you are so welcome….. It is truly beautiful….. ~S