I keep all kinds of papers, especially Japanese paper. My sister and I would often visit artisan stores that sell Japanese paper. We would print on the papers and any papers that were unused get stored for future use. Some sheets are very expensive and so I rarely throw away cut-offs; the tiny pieces eventually make their way on to my canvases. Real Japanese paper is made up of plants and so it has two distinct characteristics, thin (translucent) and strong due to its fibres. This time around, I burnt pieces of Japanese paper using a burning tool (caution: do this process outside for proper ventilation). If you do not like cutting the paper with a scissor, get a cup of water with a clean thin brush. Wet the brush and apply a thin line of water on to the paper, wait for two seconds, and then tear. The edges naturally split and one can observe all the fine fibres. When burning the edges, the extended fibres will burn quickly and so please take extra caution. Once you are done, take a break and set all the pieces of paper on white paper where you can observe them from time to time during the day. The more you visit your mini-display of papers, you will begin to envision how to place them on your canvas. By evening, I start to apply the pieces of paper within a shape. I will call my shape 'the wave' or 'the hill'. I apply the papers using gel medium (Gloss Medium & Varnish). I add another type of paper but continue to stay within my shape. Let this dry completely. The next day, add some details and do not over-think it. Let your creative intuition guide you and do not second-guess yourself. Remember: you are the Artist and you are your own obstacle; so be kind to yourself, get-on-with-it and enjoy the moment.
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