No. 2 in the Creation mini series

Earth Music

5 x 4 mixed media on 300# watercolor paper

by Miki Willa

I did this small collage several weeks ago, but forgot to post it. This one was inspired by an erupting volcano. I used tissue paper, hand made paper, altered newsprint, red and gold foil paper, and old sheet music.

Creation series #1

The Firmament Awakens

5 x 4 hand made paper on 300# watercolor paper

by Miki Willa

I have set a goal to create 13 collages for the international collage exchange next year. I realize this is an ambitious goal for someone who just started in this medium, but I believe it is a worthy goal. I have decided on a creation theme. To begin, I am creating a series of 4 x 5 collage "sketches" in preparation for the larger pieces. This is the first one in the series.

I will be using my favorite palette for the series: ochers and blues with some greens. The ochers come in colors from ecru to deep orange and red. There are golds, yellows and browns. These are total earth colors. The blues represent the air and water to me. The greens represent living things. I am excited about the series and will post them here as I finish them.