Welcome Sign Continued...Almost Done!

As the title indicates, our welcome sign is almost complete. I've painted on the daisies and blue-sky pattern letters, and it has an over-all welcoming outdoor feel. After painting the surface, I also chose earthy colors to cover the sides with, although you can't see those in the picture. I would choose colors that compliment the overall composition, but some nice earth-tones for outdoor artwork are muted greens, reddish browns, and dark golds. I would follow the same general rule for painting the back, which may or may not be visible depending on the owner's choice of display.

After painting the surfaces, it's time to place your found objects and play around with a composition that is aesthetically pleasing. I still intend to add twine and other stones to this piece, but here's what I have so far:

The two pieces of drift-wood on either side, and the stone at the bottom-right, all help give the piece balance and an earthy feel. This is important criteria to consider whenever you're arranging a piece of artwork: go with your gut, and if something feels/looks off, it probably is. 

I decided to use a strong super-glue to attach my found objects, and am debating between glue or nails for attaching the twine. Nails would look more rustic, but it's also important to be cautious and not damage the work. If anyone has suggestions, let me know! The piece should be finished in the next post. :)