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Original Mixed Media Collage by Bertha Day - prices listed with each piece
Pieces on canvas board have either been framed or have a hanger on the back to enable hanging without framing
Those on stretched canvas have the artwork wrapped around the sides to enable hanging without framing, as well.
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 "Threads" 18" x 14" - $110 - mixed media collage on stretched canvas. I really enjoy these three girls just kicking back and sharing stories about bits and pieces of their lives. The amazing red textiles used as the background set them off to perfection. I painted the canvas with an great red texture, added the copies of the textiles (rugs and shawls), then added the final touch with stamps. A demonstration of the wonderous beauty of precious threads that can last forever! This is finished with satin acrylic medium to protect the work. No need for glass or a frame. |
"Sweet Delight - Girls on the Go" 18" x 14" - $110 - mixed media collage on stretched canvas These great girls who are busy going about their business are a familiar site in most towns and cities. For the background I created the look of the labels we used to see on old fruit crates. The sweet delights in this collage refer to both the girls and the watermelon. Text and other stamps add interest. Bordered with lace. Is there anything more delicious than young ladies like these flaunting their latest fashion. Sweet delight indeed. The design is wrapped around the edges and the whole is finished with satin acrylic medium to protect the work. No need for glass or a frame. |
 "Golden Gems" 14" x 11" framed - $90 - mixed media collage on canvas board These three girls are fashion conscious and are strutting their stuff as they model their latest outfits for us. Again the background is created with my pseudo vintage fruit crate labels. The expression 'Golden Gems' relates in this case to the oranges and, of course, to golden girls of summer. I named this version of the vintage fruit label after one of my granddaughters, Gemma. I've done some others that are named for our other granddaugher, Sydney. Is there anything more delicious than young ladies like these flaunting thier youth and latest threads? This is finished with satin acrylic medium to protect the work. No need for glass or a frame. |
 "New Brunswick Fiddleheads" - 11" x 13" - $70 mixed media collage on canvas board A copy of a fiddlehead painting of mine is the focus of this piece. The other textured papers I painted with fluid acrlics using whatever I could find to create interest.Some of the base papers were from old magazines. Finished with satin acrylic medium to protect the work - framed. |
 "New Brunswick Fiddleheads II" - 11" x 13" - $70 mixed media collage on canvas board Again a copy of a fiddlehead painting of mine is the focus of this piece. The other textured papers I painted with fluid acrlics using whatever I could find to create interest. Some of the base papers were from old magazines. Finished with satin acrylic medium to protect the work - framed. |
 "Green Textures" - 11" x 13" - $70 mixed media collage on canvas board I painted these textured papers with fluid acrylics using whatever tools I could find to create interest. Some of the base papers were from old magazines. I then added more texture with coloured sand. Finished with satin acrylic medium to protect the work - framed. "Green Textures" is one of my favourites. |
 "Blue Textures 11" x 13" - $70 mixed media collage on canvas board I painted these textured papers with fluid acrylics using whatever tools I could find to create interest. Some of the base papers were from old magazines. I then added more texture with coloured sand and corrugated cardboard. Finished with satin acrylic medium to protect the work - framed. Another favourite - I really enjoy the abstract look. |
 "Poppies #1" - 8" x 10" - $40 mixed media collage on stretched canvas The canvas was covered with tissue which I had painted with fluid acrylics. Layers of tissue create the look of a wash.Text and butterfly stamps added interest. I had earlier painted the poppies on tissue as an experiment. They were the perfect colour and graceful look I needed for this piece. Finished with satin acrylic medium to protect the work - the edges are finished. |
 "Poppies #2" - 8" x 10" - $40 mixed media collage on stretched canvas The canvas was covered with tissue which I had painted with fluid acrylics. Layers of tissue create the look of a wash.Text and butterfly stamps added interest. I had earlier painted the poppies on tissue as an experiment. They were the perfect colour and graceful look I needed for this piece. Finished with satin acrylic medium to protect the work - the edges are finished. |
 "Beauty is ...... #1" - the first of a series of 'beauties' 9" x 12" - $65 - mixed media collage on canvas board Beauty wears many mantles. Here are the fashionable woman, the delicate butterfly an elegant piece of lace, a fantastic image of needlework and luminous colour washes to set them off. Texture is added with molding paste. Finished with satin acrylic medium and ready to hang, as is. |
 "Beauty is ...... #2" - the second of a series of 'beauties' 9" x 12" - $65 - mixed media collage on canvas board Beauty wears many mantles. Again I have used a fashionable woman, the delicate butterfly an elegant piece of lace, a fantastic image of needlework and luminous colour washes to set them off. Texture is added with molding paste. Finished with satin acrylic medium and ready to hang, as is. |
 'Lemon Squeezer' - 8 x 10 (canvas board) $40 "You're a lemon," he said to her. He said it just to tease her. And softly laughing she replied, "Then you're a lemon squeezer" ......from an old autograph book |
 Fashion - 8 x 10 (canvas board) $40 |
 Adorable - 8 x 10 (canvas board) $40 |
 Girly Girls - 8 x 10 (canvas board) $40 |
 Shoes II - 8 x 10 (canvas board) $40 It's hard to find a woman or girl who doesn't love shoes. Here's a good selection and they won't take up room in your closet - or hurt your feet! Finished with satin acrylic medium with a hanger on the back. |
 Shoes I - 8 x 10 (canvas board) $40 More shoes to feed the need. Here's a good selection to add to your collection. Don't you love the sandals! Finished with satin acrylic medium with a hanger on the back. |
Guys Don't Get It 18" x 14" - $110 - on canvas board |
"SydKist" 12 x 16" - $130 - mixed media collage on stretched canvas I think these girls are heading out on a shopping trip - on the hunt for the latest fashions. Again the background is created with my pseudo vintage fruit crate labels. This version of the vintage fruit label (SydKist) is named after our granddaughter, Sydney. Text and other stamps are used add interest to the collage. Is there anything more delicious than young ladies like these flaunting their youth and latest threads? Finished with satin acrylic medium to protect the work - the edges are finished. |
"Summertime" 12" x 12" - $130 - mixed media collage on stretched canvas The canvas was covered with tissue which I had painted with fluid acrylics. Layers of tissue create the look of a wash. Text, a time piece, sea shells and a chorus line of bathing beauties set the tone for summer. I had earlier painted the poppies on tissue as an experiment. They were the perfect colour to invoke the feeling of warmth of a summer day. Finished with satin acrylic medium to protect the work - the edges are finished. |
"Pie Crust" 12" x 12" - $130 - mixed media collage on stretched canvas |
"Music Soothes the Soul" 12" x 16" - $130 - mixed media collage on stretched canvas |
"Cherished" 12" x 16" - $130 - mixed media collage on stretched canvas |
"The Way to Your Heart" 12" x 12" - $130 - mixed media collage on stretched canvas |
"Families" (representing complexities and personalities) 12" x 16" - $130 - mixed media collage on stretched canvas |
"Treasured" 11" x 14" - $110 - mixed media collage on stretched canvas |
 "Romance" 12" x 12" - $80 - mixed media collage on stretched canvas |