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Monday, July 11, 2011

This Week it's Brown

So  at  first,  I  thought....what  can  I  do  with  brown  for  Kristin's  Summer  of  Color??   Well,  the  first  thing  I  did  was  look  through  my  papers, and  I  have  a  lot  of  browns.    I  love  the  vintage-style  artwork  in  the  sepia  and  brown  tones,  so  this  is  where  my  design  went--


This  was  made  on  the  reverse  side  of  a  gallery-wrapped  canvas,  which  ended  up  like  this  after  I  collaged  my  papers  onto  it--


I   added  the  lace  with  the  gel  medium  and  sealed  everything  with  the  medium.   I  love  doing  this  with  these  canvases--you  have  an  instant  shadowbox!

And then I used this wood house which I purchased on Etsy--
Indian Doll Artworks--an  amazing  doll artist,  but she  also  offers  these  plain  wood  house  shapes,  which  happened  to  fit  perfectly  into  my  canvas--
I  added  just  a  little  corals  and  yellows  to  enhance  the  browns.

....and  a  few  more  embellishments....

....for  the  final  touch.
Another  fun  color  challenge  Kristin!   .....and  there's  even  more  art  to  be  seen  over  at   Kristin's  blog--go  check  it  out!
And  I  wanted  to update  everyone  on  my  nest.   The  eggs  haven't  hatched  yet....BUT....I  see  the  Mom  AND  the  Dad  there  everyday...so  I  think  that  it's   just  a  matter  of  a   few  more  days  before  there  are  baby  birdies---I'm  keeping   my  fingers  crossed!!

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61 comments:

  1. WrightStuffJuly 11, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Just beautiful Diane. You should do a painting on the canvas on the other side for a multi-purpose piece! Waste not want not :)

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  2. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Fabulous piece. Your choice of elements is excellent. Love the depth of using these canvases too, something I've thought of doing but never tried. You may just have inspired me to do so, lol!!!

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  3. Harvest Moon by HandJuly 11, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    WOW! What beautiful and inspiring work that you do! All the elements come together so beautifully.

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  4. JulieJuly 11, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    WOW! I love it. And you've given me an inspirational hit as well! I really like what you have done with the little house. Julie

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  5. MandyJuly 11, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    this is beautiful and i am so inspired by the idea to use the reverse side of a wide stretched canvas...great piece...xxx

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  6. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJuly 11, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Such amazing projects. I never think of using the back side of a canvas but then again I noticed that canvasas in my country don't have pretty backs. :) Love the vintage feel.

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  7. Bleubeard and ElizabethJuly 11, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Brown and you make a perfect couple. That house became the crowning touch to this piece. Of course, I especially liked the lace.

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  8. Healing WomanJuly 11, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Your brown piece is so multi-dimensional and multi-textual. Very clever idea using the back side of the canvas as a shadowbox effect. You have inspired me to want to create a sculpture inside one of the frames someday. This piece will be a winner at Yankee Peddler. I know you must be excited about the show and can't wait to hear about it when you return at the end of Sept.

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  9. sharonJuly 11, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    It's wonderful Diane! I love browns and sepia's, they are so romantic and nostalgic. I am always amazed at all the details you incorporate!

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  10. Theresa PlasJuly 11, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Brilliant! Another DS masterpiece:)

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  11. BuffyJuly 11, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Such a beautiful,vintage looking piece. Love how the house fits perfectly inside.

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  12. Sharon TomlinsonJuly 11, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Love your designs, they are always so clever and beautiful. And YOU.

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  13. joannaJuly 11, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Great piece Diane!! you are a natural with the rich brown shades!! very inspiring work :)

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  14. SherryJuly 11, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I love to see what you create and when you decorated the back of that wrapped canvas and created a shadow box it just blew me away! It's so "obvious" that you can do it and yet I didn't "see" it until you pointed it out. Thank you for that!!

    If both mama and papa bird are at the nest oh yes, babies will soon be appearing!

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  15. Lesley EdmondsJuly 11, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    What an amazing idea turning your canvas round and using the recess. This project in Brown is simply stunning Diane.
    Lesley x
    p.s. I was just catching up with your previous posts and was sorry to hear about Leo (hug)!

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  16. linda (dots n doodles)July 11, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Such a beautiful shadow box. Love how all the pieces you have used come so well together. And such a great idea of reversing the canvas.

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  17. JulsJuly 11, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    ooooh just gorgeous!!! LOVE all the Lace! Hugs Juls

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  18. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    LOVE-ly! Just love how you used the reverse of the canvas! Just Brilliant - and pretty, too!

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  19. IsabelJuly 11, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Love it and the house:O)Awesome idea with the canvas:O)

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  20. meJuly 11, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    It's beautiful, Diane! As always, your work is thought-provoking and pleasing to the eye!

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  21. NettyJuly 11, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Totally fabulous canvas, so adore your creation. Annette x

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  22. JoannaJuly 11, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    WON-DER-FUL artwork, Diane! I love all the collaged elements.

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  23. klulessJuly 11, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    You continue to amaze me with your creativity. I'm running out of adjectives! The brown tones give it a "patina" that has a richness to it. Beautiful work!

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  24. AnonymousJuly 11, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    As usual...AMAZING! I need more words to describe your work. :)

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  25. KristinJuly 11, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    You never cease to amaze! I LOVE that you put an altered canvas INTO a box! Who does that? You do. Clever, talented girl. You are an inspiration. It's just beautiful, xo

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  26. UnknownJuly 11, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    That is a gorgeous and inspiring piece of work.

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  27. GlorV1July 11, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Just wonderful Diane. Beautiful piece.I love brown.

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  28. Diane WritesJuly 11, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    What can i say Diane, this piece of artwork exhibits both "greatness" and "cuteness" ;-) It's so pleasing to the eye.

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  29. JessiVilleJuly 12, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Just gorgeous! This would be lovely in my office/bedroom done in browns and robins eqq blue, ha!
    Can't wait to hear updates about the eggs and birdies!!!
    Jessi xox

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  30. Luthien ThyeJuly 12, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    oh i absolutely LOVE this piece! my cuppa tea ... so romantic and i always think shadow boxes are way cool!

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  31. Bren Graham ThebeauJuly 12, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Perfection. You are always coming up with some great new creative idea(s)
    Beautiful as always

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  32. DortheJuly 12, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Oh wow, Diane,
    you are fantastic- I so love this, your little house is gorgeus, inside the canvas back -and I love the brown-and all you did.
    xo,Dorthe

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  33. Cindy AdkinsJuly 12, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Wow, Diane, this is totally gorgeous!! And how amazing to use the other side of the canvas...It's brilliant!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  34. UnknownJuly 12, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Wow!! Your brown is fabulous!!! I'm glad you posted this today...I'm looking for some color inspiration and will go check out the link!!!

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  35. claire barone artJuly 12, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    FANTASTIC !!!! DIANE YOU ARE SUCH A TALENTED MIXED MEDIA ARTIST LOVE IT SO MUCH!!! XX CLAIRE

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  36. Liette alias PixelleJuly 12, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    it is perfect Diane, marvelous work of collage and paint...you have the touch for vintage creation.!!! thanks for the news of the baby birdies to come...hope you will have opportunity to take a photo safely...see you for your next red one..xxx

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  37. Terri KahrsJuly 12, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    What a gorgeous piece!!! I never knew that 'brown' could be so amazing. You make it sound so easy, Diane!!! Betcha it will find a 'new home' very quickly!!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  38. VickiJuly 12, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Diane it is so nice to meet you. I love your altered canvas. There are so many beautiful layers and elements here to see. Only would be better if I could touch! I love it.

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  39. Patti Edmon ArtistJuly 12, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    what a great way to use a canvas - I also love brown tones - so rich.
    fabulous piece!

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  40. AmyJuly 13, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    totally amazing piece of art!!!

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  41. LorraineJuly 13, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    love visiting your blog as everything is fantastic on it...love all this embossed metal and that vintage brown piece is superb..lovely little birds nest too and cute little birds..watch out for those horrible magpies though

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  42. Jen Beaudet July 13, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Hi Diane! They are both so beautiful and creative! Thanks for stopping by my blog I've been so bad about blogging lately (and painting). I need to come back here and see all I've missed! I love your work and your blog:)
    Jennifer

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  43. Sandi McLeanJuly 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Wonderful project! I just adore it.

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  44. Liverpool Lou (Anne)July 13, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    A wonderful creation, love the colours :-)
    Anne x

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  45. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing your process too. I would love to be able to make things like this. x

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  46. HeatherJuly 13, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Oooh, i love brown. it is seriously one of my favorite colors, and it rarely gets enough love. From pale vanilla creamy brown to dark bitter choclate brown...hmmm, maybe I like it because it reminds me of food? lol...

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  47. Mixed Media/ Altered CraftsJuly 14, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    This is Gorgeous! So Creative. Yes this piece inspires! Everything about this is beautiful. Tee

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  48. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    lovely art work
    KAT

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  49. LoveyJuly 15, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Just fabulous..love the browns with lace...oh yeah...my favorites!

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  50. Carla TrujilloJuly 15, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Hi Diane

    It's amazing to see how you have incorporated the wooden houses into your work! Very cool!!
    It inspires me to try something new other than dolls!
    Thanks!!

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  51. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Isn't it fun working on the reverse side of a canvas? I just love what you came up with...and all with brown! Love, love, love it :D
    Hugs,
    Beth P

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  52. NanJuly 15, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I absolutely love this...your work is so much fun to look at and find all the details...TFS how you did this! :) nan

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  53. EmelieJuly 16, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    I had to come by and say when I see your work in Somerset Studio I feel like I know you and admire your work always.

    The borwns are wonderful, theyhave the feel of sepia from vintage.
    That is a stupid sentance, but I like it.

    I hope your well and feeling fine.
    Now so hot and humid.

    This is not an insult...I always think of you when I see doorknobs, door knobs that arae beautiful.

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  54. Tammie LeeJuly 16, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    wonderful Diane, I love seeing what you are creating. It turned out wonderful.

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  55. NicolaJuly 17, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    wow Diane this is gorgeous! I really like the back of the canvas too! You are so creative well done!!!

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  56. Terri SmithJuly 17, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Oh My Gosh Diane! What A Neat Idea To Use Your Gallery Wraps As Shadow Boxes! Would You Mind If I Tried Something Similar? I Have A Stack Of Canvases..some of which I Started And Never Finished..some of which started out with good intention But Never Made The Cut, If You Know What I Mean? I Would Love To Try This Technique..It's Fabulous! Now I'm Glad To Have Held On To These Old Ones..Just Never Know When You Can Use Them.

    Hey..And Thanks So Much For Poppin' Over To Pay Tribute To My New Rooster Creations. I think You're Right About them Being Popular Because So Many Folks Are Showing An Interest In Them. Sending You Some Love And Warm Georgia Sunshine Today, Terri

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  57. Kelly BerkeyJuly 17, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    diane, you really need to visit with kathleen at the gallery off broadway and teach a class there when things slow down for you. i know i'd want to be there. your creations are always darling. glad to hear your shows are doing so well.

    xo

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  58. crafty creationsJuly 17, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    More amazing work Diane - thanks for being such an inspiration to us wannabe's xx Hilda

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  59. manomijJuly 17, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Wow Diane, I can't believe how many comments you have on your blogpost girl.I am totally blown away by how much you achieve and how far you have come! Well done!!
    I love your art and thank you for your lovely comment on my post!!!!
    I am hopefully back blogging a bit more. I hope you sold out at the art fair.
    Love ManonXx

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  60. Theresa MacNaughtonJuly 17, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    This is so beautiful. :) I love the warm earthy color palette. I am hoping you see baby birds soon - and that you're able to take lots of photos! :)

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  61. MarlynnJuly 17, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Your creation is fantastic as usual. Hope all is well with Bob and your new turtle bud. Hugs, ps - do you like Ghost Adventures new show - Paranormal Challenge. I have watched it three times and just can't get into it. oh well, guess i am missing my boys. LOL

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