Mixed Media Apples

Nevada Apple, mixed media on paper, 14.5" x 10.5"

New Jersey Apple, mixed media on paper, 14.5" x 10.5"

These two pieces were experiments in mixed media. I'm looking for ways to combine drawing and painting, and to layer texture and pattern. I started with pages pulled from an old road atlas, then pressed fabric into a layer of matte medium to create texture. I drew on top of that with graphite, then added thin layers of oil paint. I'm pleased with these pieces and definitely plan to experiment some more.