This is my new thing that I can't stop doing--taking old dictionary pages (with all those cool little images on them) and sheet music and spray-painting and stamping on them--
I like using the Tulip fabric spray paint because it's permanent, so when you layer different colors on top of one another, they don't bleed together.
So I decided to make another mirror, and I collaged plain pages on it with the plan of spray painting it just like these--but it didn't work right, and I know why.
I collaged the pages on with matte medium and I also put the medium over top of them, which acts as a barrier, and I knew this! So as I was spray painting, I kept thinking--this isn't going to work--and it didn't. The paint didn't penetrate into the papers--it just layed on top--so I wasn't crazy on how it was going--so....no biggey. I just covered it up with another plan in mind. And........................I forgot to take a photo of the next layer. So the next photo is the second layer and the start of the third one.
For my first layer, I cut strips of my ALREADY painted pages and assorted tapes and scrapbook papers and collaged them on. And then I brushed a watery titan buff over them to tone them down, so I could make the main images (the 3rd layer) stand out.
The final layer--
.....with some added touches--
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And finally the mirror (with wax paper on top of it because you wouldn't want to see that scary reflection staring back at you) to finish it off.....
And another 6 x 12 canvas flipped over--
As you can see, I've been busy, and it's getting even busier. March is here!! Yay!--the month of Spring---new workshops starting up (I can't stay away from these things)---and getting out and enjoying the the change of seasons. Even though our Springs are mostly cold and rainy, it doesn't matter--Spring is on its way!!
46 comments:
This is great! Love the colors and your added pieces : )
This is awesome!
I was wondering about using the tulip fabric paint on some work. Thanks for showing it, I might have to pick some up!
You're an exciting woman, you kow ow to stir other people's blood or maybe paint. Clear, clean, layered beautiful.
Diane-I love the 6 x 12 canvas flipped on it's side--makes a wonderful shadow box!
You are such a creative little genius!! Love it!
HUGE SMILE! my fav to paint on as well...almost any kind of book page! just LOVE WHAT you've turned them into, OH CREATIVE ONE! such special gifts, when people get a load of these, diane! i so love how you pass on your creative juices! raising my glass to you darlin'! xo
love how you make your beautiful papers:O) Loving the mirror and I LOVE March the beginning of SPRING!!!!! :O) Have a great day!!!!
Fantastic mirror Diane! It is so beautiful. I love all those skinny strips of papers you used in the background. Your edges are all so straight. The colors and patterns you picked were meant to be. What a fantastic piece to add to the collection of all your other beautiful creations.
I can see why you can't stop doing these pages! The results are amazing!
Take care,
Jenniferxx
just beautiful! i just love using pages from vintage books or sheet music. i may use a variation of this technique for one of my mirrors. but clarify something for me, would ya? you 'painted' and 'stamped' on the papers, BEFORE you laid the papers down on the frame, is that right? after that, you sealed with medium. is that right? (that makes sense)
well it just turned out beautiful.
PS: diane, instead taking all those workshops you should teach them. i am serious! i learn so much from you by just reading your blog.
You are such an inspiration, Diane! I can feel your vibrations through this post, positive, excited and ready for more!!
Love what you do!
It looks fantastic dear Diane, I love the sprayed papers, from old books- and your mirror ended up wonderfully. You alwayes add so many little great bits of this and that, and I LOVE it, and the way you makes it all come together.
I wish you happy hours in new classes and learnings, I wish there were such things to attend here :)
Hugs,Dorthe
amazing process! thanks for sharing!
MORE beautiful work Diane! Love it. I will have to try the fabric spray paint. :) And, yes...totally doing the "spring is coming" happy dance over here.
Very nice diane. I love the way you are always learning new things. Great job.
Both these pieces are so beautiful! What a process! I love reading about another artists process - Thanks for sharing these with us!
Smiles and happy first day of march!
I was the last comment...not sure why is came up anon.
Smiles
Stunning work and just my 'cup of tea', even though I don't like tea, lol x
Stunning work and just my 'cup of tea', even though I don't like tea, lol x
Your spray painted paGES ARE amazing, I may have to try this, really amazing Diane! And, I can't get over how many details I see when I really look at your pieces, so many small treasures!
This is so beautiful!
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing how you did it!!!
I truly love the mirror and the painted pages you made. I may have to try a few of them. Such color and brightness you bring into your art.
Very very cool stuff ! I have to get me some of those fabirc strys. I have ink ones but those look great too !
Happy March !
Wow! This is just gorgeous! Love, love, love! BTW I like the tulip brand spray paint as well.
Jessi :)
Wow this is stunning. I love the layering. Are your flowers stamped on as well, they look 3D but might be my screen.
I agree you should do workshops, I think you would find it rewarding and so would I. :)
Lesley
Does Walmart carry that tulip spray paint???
I think I learn something from every single one of your posts - you are so amazing! I will check out the Tulip paint. I have been disappointed with the glimmer mists because of the bleed and will be curious to try this. As always, thank you for sharing!
Gorgeous work, LOve it all
Di
Very very nice! Love your colors.
Your layering is sublime. This piece is just gorgeous.
Always a joy to see your work and what fabulous colors. Love it! :)
I love your work - the canvas is awesome, and I've never seen one which is long sideways like that.
SOOOOO cool!!!!
thanks for the beautiful share,
Jennifer
Thanks for the info about the sprays,I've been wanting to try some of them. Love,love,love your mirror! Those details are always so amazing,Can't wait to hear about your new workshops youre taking!
fantastic works! all the delicious details to savor... very inspiring.
That looks soooo good!! :-) *WOW*
Best wishes
Kathy
Glad to hear about a spray product that does not run. Beautiful work as always. Have a great week!
Wow Diane! This looks great! I love your sense of color and how you make everything just work. Thanks for the Tulip fabric paint tip :)
xx Jaime
Fabulous Diane....x
THANK YOU foryourbeautiful comment on my blog xxx
I just visited all your post!! You have such a wonderful style. I can tell it is yours. That is a wonderful thing!!! Every piece has your touch on it!!!! Colors are gorgeous!!!!! Love Love Love!
Love your work fantastic colours and ideas
So Pretty! I loved reading about how you created this beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing!
I LOVE IT!! Thank you for the tulip paint suggestion too. Your dictionary pages are so pretty - and the mirrors are breathtaking. AND I forgot to congratulate you on the baby and wedding! HOW exciting - have so much fun this Spring! xoxo
When I came to write my comment, you already had 46. Well, we all know it is because you are a powerhouse when it comes to being creative. I love your mirror frame. Hey, everybody loves your mirror frame. GREAT JOB!!! Just another fan, Connie
I love your art !
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