Smoke and Mirrors

There were these old prints that I found many years ago that hung on an obscure wall in my house for years. They were sad and faded and old, but I liked them. So, here is me giving them a second chance. I cut out the parts I liked of the print, adhered them to a piece of plywood that I had washed with some subtle color. After some pen outlining, I cut up a toilet paper roll and made the slices into these nice black bursts of smoke. Matte medium was my friend. It served as glue and glaze in this piece. I wish I could show you a better photo--the colors are a little cooler in this photo, but you get the idea.
Just wanted to share. :)