Sunday, October 27, 2019

by Janie O'Brien for Louise Kirby's Gaia - The Lungs of the Earth


( i ) 3 panels. On the left is the opened 'fold-over' with the two open pages. Watercolour wash.

( ii ) close-up: started my background using a watercolour wash to develop the trees, vines and water for the mangroves




( iii )further development in water colour
    
( iv ) Added Margaret Mees collaged jungle flowers to the 3 panels - FINAL
       
( v ) Close up of outside of flap 


( vi ) Close up of inside of flap

( vi ) Left hand page

( vii ) Right Hand Page



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3 comments:

  1. rozwillster@gmail.comOctober 27, 2019 at 4:51 PM

    So beautiful Janie💚❤💛

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  2. Lisa JonesOctober 27, 2019 at 8:42 PM

    What an epic piece Janie! Awesome. 💚

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  3. JennyNovember 2, 2019 at 2:03 PM

    Really love the background you created of the trees, its like they're dancing in the river. The collage trees and water effects are beautiful.

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