Old paper, The Written Word and Fussbudget

Fussbudget
encaustic and paper on birch 6 x 6

There are a lot of old books in this world.  Lots of old paper and the written word.  I've never really been one to "deface" a book..  Yet, it seems such a shame to let all that good paper go to waste.  I stumbled upon a "vintage" dictionary - well, one from the early 70's.  I guess that does count as vintage - or at least all most.  It does have a nice ring to it - vintage.  Seems to add a little extra being that its old and salvaged.  I do love vintage paper in artwork.  And,  I do love books, and words and the randomness it brings when a single page is pulled out of context and used. I love how the words show through in places adding an extra element. 

Wax lends itself pretty well to paper - especially if I mount it on a birch panel.  I've been getting some new small works together for my upcoming show for June.  I needed to shake it up a bit and try some new things.  I've noticed lots of really cool artwork done on old book pages and decided to to use this as inspiration.  Fussbudget here is one of a few that I have dreamed up lately.  Its been fun to just let go and paint whatever subject comes to mind.  Using the old book pages seems to get my imagination going and release any seriousness that I've been feeling lately.  I really like the finished/unfinished, see through aspect of these - the partial and hidden view kind of piques the interest and makes you linger just a little bit longer.  Fun, I think.

I'm sorry I missed the party last week.  Too much on the plate - and overflowing for the next couple of weeks, I'm afraid.  I'll do my best to cruise the blogs and see all the amazing art out in the world.  Party on! and Keep on the creative trail :)