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[bayarts]

So today, I added the rice paper. It was too thick, so I tore it apart to thin it. It contained rose petals and dried leaves and I decided to leave those in because they were beautiful colors that went well with my image and also because they added to the aged look that I wanted for this piece. Here goes....

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PS - from Bayarts

[bayarts]

I might add that this picture isn't as representative as I'd like it to be. I took a number of shots, but the paper is so translucent that it is difficult to capture. It has plenty of texture now, though.

[lrstech]

She is looking wonderful! The leaves and petals do convey the aged look... it's almost like she is a part of a dream.
Is there any paper on the upper left corner? (Other than the stamps, I mean.) Not asking for any reason, just curious.

[bayarts]

No, I put some there at first, but it obscured the stamps too much. It goes all the way along the bottom, about mid-way up and then follows her profile and reaches into the right corner. It looks pretty balanced when you see it in person. Do you think I should go ahead and add some to the upper left corner?

[lrstech]

I just sat here and stared at her for a little. (do you mind that I keep calling your piece her? She just seems to have a personality...) In this photo, I found that my eye kept being drawn to the upper left. It seems so much more 'crisp' than in the opposite corner. (I didn't think I had a reason for asking... perhaps it was a subconscious thing... weird...)

I think I might add some plain wrapping tissue or something, just to soften it. It's so hard to say for sure what I would do based on just a photo. And we do have more steps coming...

Let me know what you decide... I won't be offended if you decide against...

I am loving learning from what everyone is doing here.

did I?

[lrstech]

Did I overstep at all here? Please let me know if I did. :0)

looking good babeee

[zinecat]

I'm diggin the rose petals and leaves!! Way to go!!

ZC

[bri11]

oooh- i like the rose petals and leaves. Those are going to look so cool. I love that one petal at the top right corner too! And the colors of the leaves and the petal go complement that mossy green and red tones from you transfer.