Pushing the Edge Spiders

All of the images that include webs and spiders on this post are "on the edge" in some way.  The web below is blobby and splotchy, but when the spider was added, I really liked the effect!  a spider would probably be embarassed to say this was her web, but....it's got that flare of artistic license, right? 

The colors in the image below are what make it so appealing.  The block that the web is printed on actually contains two layers of monoprinting before the third, web layer.  The spider adds that sense of reality.  The part that helps the image be strong is the addition of the purple as the backdrop - it provides a good anchor for the web to "pop!" 

In included the image below because, if you have been following the October posts, you have seen this image before and are familiar with the structure and stability of this web and spider....it's the traditional barn doorway web with proud and hungry spider looming.  Although the background for this printing is metallic silver, it is difficult to tell with is photograph.  The image is actually much strong "in person."

There is something so appealing about the image below....it is certainly that minimalist look, but the dangling spider and the whisps of web are that delightful mix of autumn and Halloween!