This is the image I created when I was thinking of things that came out of the darkness. When I first learned that we were going to paint on the black paper I felt like it was going to be a daunting task. A little bit of panic set in when I saw that the blues and purples blended right into the paper. My first inclination was to try out techniques on the back side of the paper to see if they would produce the effect I was looking for. I eventually discovered that by adding a small amount of white the colors that had disappeared would become visible again. As the image started to come together, I felt really proud of myself for not abandoning the image because I wasn't sure I could execute it. It was a very gratifying experience to create something as I had imagined it in my mind despite my inexperience with the material.
I felt really attached to this piece and when I made it, I knew that I wanted to give it to my boyfriend as a gift. I found that it was really hard to leave it at the end of class. I took note of the feelings because I had never had an issue with leaving any of my other work behind.
FelEsia R. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I find your image really mesmerizing. Even though I didn't make it I also feel some attachment to it in that I find it so beautiful and enchanting. It makes me feel a little melancholic, maybe even a little lost-- and yet still so calm. Kudos for keeping at it and great trick using the white to bring back the faded colors. I really love the piece and am so grateful that you decided to share it.
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