Art Collages on Wood Panels

When inspiration sets in to create with a different medium (besides fabrics) it can be very fun and can stretch your creativity. These art collages on wood panels did just that!

I had always wanted to explore using gel medium and mixed media. So I bought some 6" x 6" wood panels and gathered up bits of this and that. I discovered that the gel medium works perfect with the water soluble pencils. I drew little faces on watercolor paper and cut them out. Then I shaded with the pencils. I like the imperfect sort of rustic look. My only goal was to play and have fun. I figured if I didn't like how any of them turned out I could add different embellishments over the top.

I added ribbon around the edges and covered it with gel medium too.

They add a nice pop of color above the cabinets.

 Supplies:

• 6" x 6" wood panels
• Gel medium - semi gloss (I like this over mat as there is a slight sheen)
• Tissue paper, used color catcher sheets, water color paper, magazine pictures, etc.
• Ribbon
• Derwent Inktense water soluble pencils
• Ink stampers 
• Large stiff paint brush works best to apply the gel medium

 

 I need another play time like this again!