I was reading the latest issue of Cloth, Paper, Scissors, and one of the contributers recommended Golden Gel Medium as an adhesive for multimedia collage. It made me think of the Auction Quilt I made last year with Sweetheart G's class. I've been asked to make another art quilt like that for a pediatrician's exam room, but it would need to be able to be cleaned regularly. Do you see where this is leading? If I could make a sealed mixed media collage instead of an art quilt, it could be easily surfaced cleaned. So, I've started experimenting with fabric, gel medium, and canvas. This is my first try. I'm not very happy with it. It is flat. It needs more layers. But, I did learn alot.
This is my second try. Lots of layers, maybe too many. Sure the first collage is closer to the Auction Quilt, but this collage I like better. Obviously I need more practice. Luckily I bought lots of cheap little canvases yesterday! Any thoughts?