Lavender Swirl

by Barbie Corbett-Newmin

Title

Lavender Swirl

Artist

Barbie Corbett-Newmin

Medium

Photograph - Paper Marbling

Description

This elegance is ideal for that special card, notebook, mask, pillow, bag or unique cell phone cover, etc.! Enjoy communication with a classical look with these swirls of lavender, grey, blue, white, marsala and green. There's a lot of movement in this swirling retro look. Marbled papers were most popular in the 1700s and 1800s; notable uses were end papers of friendship albums. In the 15th century the method of floating colors on the surface of mucilaginous sizing is thought to have emerged in Central Asia. Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which produces patterns similar to smooth marble or stone. The patterns result from floating color on plain water or a viscous solution known as size, and then carefully transferring it to an absorbent paper or fabric. For centuries, people have applied marbled materials to a variety of surfaces. It is often employed as a surface for calligraphy, and especially book covers and endpapers in bookbinding and stationery. Part of its appeal is that each print is a unique monotype. (Adapted from Wikipedia.)
Oddly, many artists are now using computer programs to generate random colorful swirled effects. What a time-saver!
Honored by features in Fine Art America groups:
WHAT question mark 01/20/2015
In the Mood 01/22/2015
Images That Excite You 04/22/2015
Art from the Past 04/24/2015
Premium FAA Artists 04/26/2015
Covid - 19 Mask Gr...06/09/2021
Bags 06/11/2021
10 Plus Favorites 05/18/2023
Pretty in Pink Blue or Purple...07/01/2023

Thanks in advance for your visits, consideration of, comments on and sharing of my works! Cards are the best deal by the box. Business gifts anyone?

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December 1st, 2013

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