Luxury Air Conditioning

9"x12" acrylic multi-media painting...As a base, I used a sky study painted in acrylic on paper-backed canvas. I then attached sections cut from two experimental paper compositions; one was a futuristic aquarium, the other was a funky windmill. If you look closely, you can see portions of a metalic frog, a water lily and double bubbles. The flag (attached only at the right side) in this piece has a patch defining the word 'windy'. The signature paw print indicates this is my cat's favorite bird watching place.

Equine Red Tape

10"x10" acrylic multi-media painting...Sometimes a painting is just a jumble of colors, lines, and nondescript designs. Then something magical happens. In this case, tracing with red paint, I followed what I thought were haphazard lines. The resulting image popped and there was a horse's head...complete with ears, eye, mane, and bridle. The 'red tape' phrase comes from the patch of words taken from an old dictionary. Click...then click again...for a closer look.

Of Things Past

12"x10" acrylic multi-media painting...The thesaurus block represents the word "junction". Click on the image - then click again - for a detail view. We've all had junctions in our lives and, looking back upon them, they are "Of Things Past".

Cat Bird's Seat

...11 1/4"x10 1/4" acrylic mixed media painting...It's interesting how two failed compositions, which I had worked on for hours, can be sliced up with a paper cutter and used as pieces in another painting. The bird's body contains bits of a dictionary page showing the meaning of "window dressing". I think the bird makes excellent window dressing. Click on the image, then click again, to see the words.

Keeping the Faith

...portion of a 12"x12" acrylic mixed media painting...There are a lot of hidden designs in this painting. I used a small hand carved rubber stamp featuring 3 flying doves to apply the darker green on either side of the cross. The intersection in the upper left features a Celtic cross printed in golden irridescent paint.

Tracery of Shadow

...portion of a 12"x12" acrylic mixed media painting...I'm not sure exactly what the gold symbol is. It was part of a sheet of stencils from a mandala book. If anyone knows, please let me know.

Everything Went Swimmingly

...portion of a 12"x12" acrylic multimedia painting...Everytime I look at this painting I see a big fish, which kind of explains the title. Although fish swim, the word 'swimmingly' actually means "...with great ease of success". I'd like for all my endeavors to go swimmingly.

Much to Whisper

...portion of a 12"x12" acrylic multimedia painting...This one is done on clothing pattern tissue and, if you look closely, you can see some of the markings peeking through (which are part of the design).

Back to Forever

...a portion closeup...

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...12"x12" acrylic mixed media painting...I left a few areas dimentional in this piece. The flag containing the quote (which reflects the sentiments of the subject) and the small orange extention in the left/center cast small shadows. The entire piece hasn't yet been trimmed, so unfinished edges still show.

To Begin Again - SOLD

12"x12" acrylic mixed media painting...SOLD and framed at Artistic Gifts and Framing in Dalton, GA...Other painted papers (les papiers colles) are available there and by contacting me at beejw@charter.net.

Comes a Romance

...portion of a 12"x12" acrylic/mixed media painting...

Dreams I Have

...portion of a 12"x12" acrylic painted and stamped tissue painting...I usually place the signature paw print on the lower corner of these paintings. However, turning this one 180 degrees would also echo the title.

My Metaphorical Garden -- SOLD

...portion of a 12"x12" acrylic painted/stamped tissue painting...Although some of these painted papers have a theme or recognizable subject, this one simply features color and design. It recently sold at Artistic Gifts in Dalton, GA.

I've never thought of myself as an abstract artist...and I still don't...but working with this medium seems to spark other areas of creativity.

Heart Shaped Soul

...a portion of a 12"x12" acrylic painted/stamped painting on garment pattern tissue...Clicking on the image will show intricate patterns and colors. See more at http://lespapierscolles.blogspot.com/

Color Changeling Bubbles by BJ Wright

...portion of a 12"x12" acrylic painted and stamped (on clothing pattern tissue) painting ....Reds and yellows merge into oranges, yellows and blues merge into greens...it's wonderful how the eyes will optically mix the colors. Overstamping with blue/purple serves to brighten the colors even more. I thought it might be whimsical to imagine square bubbles.

Not a Knot

This shows a portion of a 12"x12" acrylic painted acid-free tissue paper. Since my scanner doesn't accommodate a 12"x12" paper, I really much photograph the entire 12"x12" painting to get the full effect.
Layering the paints, stamping and stencils lets my mind run free...seeing all the possibilities in subjects and themes.
All these painted papers are inspired by techniques taught by Anne Bagby http://www.annebagby.com/.

paper painting processes

These are two rubber stamps being carved for making "pretty painted papers". Using the stamps to apply acrylic paints in layer upon layer results in unusual designs. More painted paper images will be posted soon.