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!!
61 comments:
Just beautiful Diane. You should do a painting on the canvas on the other side for a multi-purpose piece! Waste not want not :)
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!!!
WOW! What beautiful and inspiring work that you do! All the elements come together so beautifully.
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
this is beautiful and i am so inspired by the idea to use the reverse side of a wide stretched canvas...great piece...xxx
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.
Brown and you make a perfect couple. That house became the crowning touch to this piece. Of course, I especially liked the lace.
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.
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!
Brilliant! Another DS masterpiece:)
Such a beautiful,vintage looking piece. Love how the house fits perfectly inside.
Love your designs, they are always so clever and beautiful. And YOU.
Great piece Diane!! you are a natural with the rich brown shades!! very inspiring work :)
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!
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)!
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.
ooooh just gorgeous!!! LOVE all the Lace! Hugs Juls
LOVE-ly! Just love how you used the reverse of the canvas! Just Brilliant - and pretty, too!
Love it and the house:O)Awesome idea with the canvas:O)
It's beautiful, Diane! As always, your work is thought-provoking and pleasing to the eye!
Totally fabulous canvas, so adore your creation. Annette x
WON-DER-FUL artwork, Diane! I love all the collaged elements.
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!
As usual...AMAZING! I need more words to describe your work. :)
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
That is a gorgeous and inspiring piece of work.
Just wonderful Diane. Beautiful piece.I love brown.
What can i say Diane, this piece of artwork exhibits both "greatness" and "cuteness" ;-) It's so pleasing to the eye.
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
oh i absolutely LOVE this piece! my cuppa tea ... so romantic and i always think shadow boxes are way cool!
Perfection. You are always coming up with some great new creative idea(s)
Beautiful as always
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
Wow, Diane, this is totally gorgeous!! And how amazing to use the other side of the canvas...It's brilliant!!!
XO
Cindy
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!!!
FANTASTIC !!!! DIANE YOU ARE SUCH A TALENTED MIXED MEDIA ARTIST LOVE IT SO MUCH!!! XX CLAIRE
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
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
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.
what a great way to use a canvas - I also love brown tones - so rich.
fabulous piece!
totally amazing piece of art!!!
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
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
Wonderful project! I just adore it.
A wonderful creation, love the colours :-)
Anne x
This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing your process too. I would love to be able to make things like this. x
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...
This is Gorgeous! So Creative. Yes this piece inspires! Everything about this is beautiful. Tee
lovely art work
KAT
Just fabulous..love the browns with lace...oh yeah...my favorites!
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!!
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
I absolutely love this...your work is so much fun to look at and find all the details...TFS how you did this! :) nan
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.
wonderful Diane, I love seeing what you are creating. It turned out wonderful.
wow Diane this is gorgeous! I really like the back of the canvas too! You are so creative well done!!!
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
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
More amazing work Diane - thanks for being such an inspiration to us wannabe's xx Hilda
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
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! :)
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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