Monday, July 18, 2016

Art Inspiration: Paper Hand Fans



No pun intended, but I have always been a fan of hand fans in art. Like antique keys, I also find fans work beautifully as a still life object both abstractly and traditionally. This mixed media abstract is inspired by the textures and folds of paper hand fans:





© Abigail Davidson
Fan Abstract
Modeling Paste, Acrylic
12x12 Inches


I also created mixed media journal pages inspired by the words “bloom” and “create.” The design includes an earthier version of the red, green, and gold combination with a hand-painted fan:





More of my illustrations and printmaking art can be found at the galleries or shops:



© Abigail Davidson
Antique Key (Framed),
Japanese Garden Mail Art


You can also find more of my original abstract mixed media paintings here:



Thank you for visiting!


© Abigail Davidson
Geisha Linocut,
Red and Black Version