Creating Background Interest and Stamping Images

Following up on previous post, some darker values are added to the cotton background (using Pebeo Setacolor transparent paints). The paints are added now as once all the matte medium is down... it is more of a challenge to add pigment atop 'matte' painted areas.

Once paint was dry, ink stamping was done and once dry again, images were enhanced using prismacolor pencils.

We aren't quite done but I note here that this slightly wrinkled art quilt top will be covered with a press cloth and heat set. The next challenge I see is to add some subtle imagery that will help visually link all these independant images. I have a plan! So far... this whole process is truly fun!