JAMES GROLEAU
The documentary was created by award-winning film producer Rick Groleau, Boston area film maker. Click the image above to link to the film recently aired on PBS. NEW VERSION!
2026 Series
Black Flora
Black Flora
"Are You in the Right Place? mixed media collage on canvas 30" x 30". $3,200
"Appraisal: mixed media collage on canvas. 30" x 30". $3,200
"Black Tulip I" mixed media collage on canvas. 30" x 30". $3,200
"Black Tulip II mixed media collage on canvas. 30" x 30". $3,200
"In the Tulip Patch". mixed media collage on canvas. 30" x 30". $3,200
"Black Tulip Defiance" mixed media collage on canvas. 30" x 30". $3,200
"Assault on the Black Tulip". mixed media collage on canvas. 30" x 30". $3,200
"Havoc" mixed media collage on canvas. 30" x 30". $3,200
"Consider the Possibilities" mixed media collage on canvas 30" x 30". $3,200
Forest and Orchard Series
"Spring Dawn" mixed media/collage on canvas 24" x 36" $3,200
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"Copse of Many Colors" collage/mixed media on canvas 24" x 36" $3,200
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First Days of Spring" collage/mixed media on canvas ( 3 panels) 36" x 48" $7,500
"Blue Willow" mixed media/collage on canvas 24" x 36" $3,200
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"Edge of the Wood" mixed media/collage on canvas 24" x 36" $3,200
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There are several steps I take in the process of making a collage; preparing the paper is a key element. I first paint color inks on crumpled paper, the hills and valleys of which concentrate the ink in certain areas creating an irregular pattern. I allow the painted paper to dry then crumple it again and paint the back side often with its complimentary color. While the paper is still wet I stack one sheet over another and allow that to dry before separating them. I sometimes add acrylic medium to encourage the paper to tear in separation. The image is then created by gluing torn pieces onto stretched canvas. In general the darker colors are laid down first, while the highlights are the final touches. I then sand the collage to an even finish before applying multiple layers of varnish.
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