Recent content by RWSewell

Seems lately that my work, especially in terms of media and materials, has been drifting all over the place. Makes sense to start posting my paper cutting in the mixed media forum. This started as a simple paper cutting but I really wanted to push the color saturation, almost to appear as...

Continueing on my current theme of incorporating gold foil in my graphic paper cuttings, I just finished this handsome pair. This project could have gone in some many directions as I was working on this. Gave serious thought to just using black and gold on white but decided in the end to mount...

Next up: a night scene

I was recently inspired to create a triptych of butterflies done in a papercut approach similar to my 'Yawning Tiger' and 'Golden Panda' in my Two Paper Cuttings thread. I wanted these butterflies to shimmer from across the room. Here is the first of the three, 'Golden Monarch'. Considering the...

Following on the heels of my Stephen King portrait, I recently completed a grey-value portrait of film composer John Williams. Even at the age of 90, he continues his musical contribution to cinematic visions both grand and intimate. For this portrait, I found an image online that was best...

Yep, the swan is paper...and missing his tail feathers. (If I posted this one already, I apologize) Next, an antique car.

Next one is an artist's choice.

Like all the small details, keeps you looking for more.

Don't you hate it when you're using a craft knife and the blade doesn't go where you want it to go...and Band-Aids become involved? ...Paper artist hazard :D

Will iron suffice...? :) Let's see some more metal!

Welcome from a fellow Little Rhody. I enjoyed your photographs of Providence and Roger Williams Park, I've done likewise of the area. Looking forward to seeing your paintings. ~ Rob

Thank you everyone. This was a fun return to portraiture, something I've turned away from for many years. Terri ~ "Quirky and fun." That was exactly what I was going for. Unfortunately drawing a young Stephen King meant drawing a full beard!

Waterfire can be quite nice on a warm night and Roger Williams Park is a beautiful place to photograph. :)

Took a couple of WIP images along the way. Foolishly enough, I saved the eyes for last!