This is my latest creation! I just "played" with this. It is a mixed media original painting on Gallery canvas....I would call this expressionism. I used pencil sketching, fabric, Acrylic paint, and paint pens....This is worked up in layers... The background was worked by adding layers of different color, then "scrubbing", which is explained in a previous post. I look for the shapes in the background, or light spots. I then play with my white or light color, with shapes and textures. In this case I used the spots of light to create impressions of windows and cracking plaster....I used my pencil and pen to put some suggestion of shape in....On the right side a used a watered down, full brush of color, and then blew on it from the edge. You have to do this while wet. If some of the "drips" are too long or in the wrong direction, just blot with paper towel, right away. I used my sketch pencil to put in impressions of different dancers and poses. I then put in light areas of white for the dresses and pink for the shoes......The main figure was sketched, and then color was added in an impressionistic approach, The dress was worked up in layer of tissue, and then a cut piece of lace. When you do this, use CLEAR Gesso. Lay down a layer on the area you want to cover and then place your fabric on top of it. Use your brush to adhere it and work into place. The put a layer of gesso on the top of it and brush and pat, especially the edges, until it is saturated. I will use a matte varnish on the piece. Any questions, please post, and I will answer! Happy Weekend! Donna:)