Mixed Medium with Shari Carroll: Homage to Paris
Welcome, everyone!!! Today I have a mixed medium piece that has a lot of thought and meaning behind each detail. Sometimes creating these types of projects are not so much about the techniques involved, but more about what it represents.
At first glance, you may spot some significant elements, but as you look closer and learn my thought process, you will see more. This is my homage to Paris.
The Clipboard structure (Paris) holds history and many relics. The background papers are old and distressed, well used, well read, the foundation of the city. The frame (cathedral) is muddied, damaged and tarnished. The drips and drops of color are for the many tears shed.
The metal butterflies “Papillion” are intact, discolored, soiled but still a beautiful representation of hope and repair.
From out of the frame which is wrapped by Papillion comes a sign of new life, flowers, shiny and bright. And finally, tissue tape reveals the word “Paris” along with “Don’t Lose Hope.”
I love grabbing pieces to put together that have sentimental connotations. Even if my details are personal and subtle, I will know what provoked my feelings or emotions to place them in my art. I hope I’ve inspired you to try designing with thought and meaning in your next project.
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Love this! :)
Shari is so darn talented … this project is absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful and thoughtful Shari!
THANK YOU SHARI!!!! I have been collecting things to make a mixed media piece, or two, since one of the last times you did one for us. I THINK I’m near ready to put one together! I LOVE your project! You’ve shown me a few more tools I need with this one! LOL TOTALLY LOVE what you’ve done!!! ;)
Wow Shari, not only is this a gorgeous piece but also an amazing tribue to the Notre Dame tragedy
Shari has the best imagination & insight into what to layer where & interesting little bits to add here & there & it all comes together to be something beautiful. Boggles my mind. Thanks Shari!
Beautiful homage to Paris – especially
after the fire last week. The cathedral
will rise from the ashes.
thanks for sharing
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Love this project. It is so thoughtful and beautiful. Love the symbolism behind each detail.
How pretty that is. We visited the cathedral 2 years ago–it was so beautiful and OLD. I think that I will make a project with ND as the theme, too. Thanks.
Beautiful creation!
I think it is a beautiful tribute to the Notre Dame tragedy. So lovely like the Cathedral.
Stunning piece!
Such beautiful artwork!
Thanks so much for sharing…
I share your pain! Since it is at Point 0, it will return. I hope
the Modern Steeple some are suggesting is vetoed.
Shari always amazes me with her beautiful, unique mixed media projects. This clipboard is wonderful and the tribute to Paris is so timely.
Absolutely stunning! I love the teal and silver; very classy.
Amazing!
Such a beautiful tribute to Paris and Notre Dame, Shari! Love watching your videos – thanks for sharing this with us.
This is such a beautiful project!!
Such a beautiful piece!
Just gorgeous! Love all the layers and details!
Absolutely gorgeous. Love all the details and layers.
Such a gorgeous project!!!
This is totally gorgeous!!! Stunning project!!!
Beautiful thoughts..beautiful art. Thanks for sharing your emotions thur your creation.
This is lovely, and so thoughtful – I know you put a lot of yourself into this project.
Wonderful project Shari–amazing how easy you make it look, I never know what to use to combine to make it look good.
WOW this is stunning, I love all of the details and the gorgeous metallic flowers!
This is a lovely tribute to Paris. Your feelings definitely come through in all the details, which just makes everything that much more special. Thanks for sharing your emotions through your art; that can be very vulnerable, but I appreciate it.
Lovely!! I like how you cut some flowers in Blue/green because they really pop off your page!!
Fabulous mix media project TFS
I love this, so many interesting elements. I’ve been attempting the mixed media look and it’s so hard, but I’m still trying.
Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the colors and sentiment. Thanks for the inspiration ❤️
Oh how beautiful! I love how all the elements worked for this gorgeous project!
I loved watching this. I loved the end product. I kept thinking she seems to be really enjoying herself. But, it is so far out of my comfort zone! Crazy, I know, because it really is beautiful and something I would love to have, just not make!
Beautiful, what a great homage!
What an awesome project! Gorgeous! :)
Wow Shari, every step has a meaning and together you made this awesome homage to Paris, so great.
Thank you so much for showing this, I learned a lot from you. Have a wonderful Easter weekend.
Thank you, Shari, for this beautiful and touching creation!
Great project and wonderful message of hope for Paris
Fun layers and beautiful colours!
Gorgeous! Love the colors!
Wow!!! This is sooooo Gorgeous!!! I could watch you create beautiful things all day!!!!
Great memorial to a historic treasure. I already follow by email.
An absolutely beautiful project and a great message. Very well done.
beautiful tribute – thank you!
Loved your homage piece to Paris and the process tutorial too! Your backstory added so much to the project. Merci.
Beautiful and timely. I love Shari’s style!
Beautiful and meaningful.
Wow I love this altered clipboard!