Tag : paint
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Yesterday afternoon while searching for my heart shaped journal….which I still haven’t found…I came across 2 art journals I had started years ago. One is almost full and the second only has a handful of pages complete.
The large butterfly image fell into my lap as I was digging around through my stash. I decided it was high time that I used it.
I began with gesso and paint for the background in greens and yellow. Sort of thinking rainforest backdrop. After it dried I was convinced that it needed more color and texture. Out came the gelatos! I’m loving them…my new favorite supply!
I went over top with a little more paint sponged through a bit of punchenella. I searched my bin of found text until some words spoke to me.
More Gypsy journal play yesterday. I started with acrylic paints and ended with gelatos.
I used masking tape down the center of the pages to help protect from moisture bleeding through to the rest of the book. I ripped off way to long of piece so I ripped it up and stuck it randomly on the pages. I added the mesh tape as more texture before giving a light coat of gesso to the entire page.
I started with pinks and purples…then added the circles in yellow. After it was dry I went back and started layering on some blue hues. All of this with my fingers. I have so much more control with my fingers and the paint flows and melds so nicely together.
After drying again I decided it was too blue so I came back in with some gelatos to highlight some of the pink and purple peeking through the blue. I also enhanced the circles with a couple shades of yellow.
This journal has me writing and thinking deeply. Perhaps it’s a stage in my life…getting older…seeing my kids getting closer to leaving the house than the cradle.
Or perhaps it’s writing with a nib pen and ink that inspires me. My grandpa used to write his sermons with a nib pen. I have a couple pages of sermon notes in my treasures. My handwriting is very similar to his. Genetics are amazing!
Me and grandpa…circa 1974
Good morning! Welcome to T stands for Tuesday!
I missed last week but I’m back and ready to show you another journal page. Art journals seem to be my major creative outlet these days.
I got a little crazy with the colors on this one. Wild and messy yet soft and subtle. Really I threw every I had at hand at this one. Painted then torn book pages, washi tape, India ink and even an envelope seal sticker. Then I found the words…
It fit my mood. I was creating in a chaotic manner…freeing my mind. The words made me think of being a teen and goofing around…then all of a sudden an authority figure comes into view. Play it cool… Or was that just me? *grin*
Speaking of playing it cool…
We were lucky to have one last dip in the neighbors pool before school starts next Tuesday! Sunday was a hot and sticky day…perfect for some splashing and an adult beverage.
Errands and laundry are on my list for the day… What are you doing today?
I can’t believe The Summer of Color is nearing it’s end…or am I just being a glass half empty sort of gal today? Regardless…here we are already at week 4 of 6.
Pink & Apple Green with a Smudge, Splash or Pop of Dark Green
I took the liberty of choosing a brighter pink…mainly because from the computer..down the stairs to my art zone…I’d convinced myself that it was the neon pink color that was needed. Not sure why…maybe I was having a 1980’s flash back. Mallrats… Day glo…. Hypercolor…acid wash denim… Anyone with me?
This little bit of text happened to fall into my lap…. I thought it was fitting.
We celebrated our 20th Anniversary this weekend. It was wonderful to reminisce while spending a quiet day together. With it being Easter weekend, a get-away will have to wait for a later date. That’s ok..then we get to celebrate twice!
I was totally inspired to create this canvas on Saturday morning. It all just sort of came together all at once.
Supplies:
- 6×6 canvas
- tissue paper
- rubber stamps (mostly Stampin’ Up!)
- Staz-on ink
- Liquitex matte medium
- Liquitex Basics–bright aqua green
- India ink
- scrapbook paper
- canvas letter stickers