This mixed media work needs a lot of explaining, because it is my submission to the February challenge of 'Goed Gezien - Goed Bekeken' which was 'Hersenspinsels', a Dutch word that cannot be translated very easily.
I came up with 'thread of thoughts', because that can explain the webbing a bit.
The Dutch 'spinsel' is the result of 'spinning' - a thread. And it can be a spider's web.
The Dutch 'hersen' is 'brain' and the combined word 'hersenspinsel' usually means something you think about, imagine, a train of thoughts, things that are not real.
My thoughts are very often about nice food, so here is my 'thread of thoughts':
In springtime there will be blossoms, bees and after some months there will be apples, first on the tree, later in my home. Together with ingredients like eggs and flour and the use of the oven I can make apple pie. Which is good with a cup of coffee.
All these elements were drawn, a violet background was painted with watercolour, the elements were coloured with water soluble pencils and all that was secured with fixative.
I have made the lines of a spider's web with silver thread and the line connecting the elements of my 'thread of thoughts' with red embroidery yarn.
The details of the paper, paints, pencils I used and the size, availability and contact information can be found at my website www.jannekesatelier.webs.com
July is WorldWatercolourMonth and I always like to paint some extra watercolours during that time. There are prompts given by the organisation of this event, Doodlewash. I do not have time or inspiration for all 31 prompts but I really want to make the most of it.
One of the prompts is 'Delicious Food' and of course I can try to paint a nice meal before it is eaten but this seemed a better idea. As my husband's birthday is very near, I am gathering ingredients and recipes for cookies, pies and dinner dishes.
This is almost all you need for a great apple pie, as I have said in the title, add just a little bit of water and lots of love and the result is an example of Delicious Food!
Years ago I wanted to try rough paper - usually I have cold pressed, medium texture paper - and I was persuaded to buy a block of a small size. I did not use it much, because my landscapes need 'a bit more space'. This little still life seemed the perfect occasion to try the rough paper and I was not disappointed.
This quality needs just a little bit of water, perfect for a still life and the texture is nice to work on. I have chosen to work with a balanced palette of orange, mauve and turquoise I have used before.
The texts on the packages are in Dutch, just like they are when I buy these ingredients.
I took great care to make the colours of the apples and eggs look as natural as possible with my limited palette.
Unfortunately I cannot get the picture better than it is now, the background paper should be white. Both camera and computer do not cooperate as much as I would like them to.
More information (paper and paints used, size, availability, etc) can be found at my website www.jannekesatelier.webs.com
