Mixed Media Collage - "Maui Rain Forest shops Lilies"

Detailed orchids and plumeria inspired by a Hawaiian rain forest. Made with painted paper and paper twine. My mixed media collages are layered with painted paper, modeling paste, lava gel, stenciling, and miscellaneous "found" materials. Each piece is a complex creation with layers of these shops materials. Materials are glued and sealed onto birch wood panels. I create brilliantly colored and designed paper by applying a mixture of acrylic paint mixed with a cornstarch solution. Textures and endless patterns are made on craft paper. My inspiration comes from nature. My scissors is my "painting" tool as I cut intricate pieces to use in my collage. I am also inspired by Henri Matisse and his paper cuttings.