Gelli plate play

I used the Gelli plate on my canvas to add colour and texture. It started off with skeletons of Magnolia leaves. Not sure where this one is going next. Hmmmmm.

Next is a series of loose sheets. 

This first one is my favorite. I love the purple and gold together.

I am thinking the rest of these loose sheets will be folded and bound into a new journal.

Postcard Swap

I joined a postcard swap. This is my first of three. I painted a half sheet of watercolour paper with gesso and textured it and then layered on earthy shades of fluid acrylic paints. That is a real ginkgo leaf that I gold leafed. The Chinese Characters are Peace and Clarity. I love fall colours but I am soooooo looking forward to spring. :)