More Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea continues - with this little print block.  

 I'm having fun with this - getting carried away with backgrounds.

Of course I'm using my favourite Fresco Finish paints. 

Using some commercial stencils to build up layers of colour and pattern. 

I just love this paper, but it's too dark for the words. The luscious Claret paint is going to have to stay in its box.

Meanwhile I was also building up a background in the sketchbook. 

An old book page covered with gesso to blend them in, and more paint ( the same colours but mixed on the brush so a more orange hue) 

And then a wash of ink. 

And repeat designs. 

But I must be commercial, draw a line under all the playing and make a decision.

And I am using the phone on my camera when I play as my computer is so slow, so these pics aren't the best.  But you get the gist I think.