Well, we're not quite there yet, but only a couple of more days till 2015--so an early Happy New Year everyone! And I thought of starting the new year off with a small tutorial. First--the finished piece--
But let me back up, and show you how I started. I began by getting out my paints and art tools and warming up by painting papers on heavy card stock paper (110lb paper that I get at Staples office supply store)--
there's actually a lot more where these came from, but these are the ones that I chose for my 'palette'. As far as the techniques I used for these papers--there are endless step-by-step tutorials on you tube--if you put in a search for art journal backgrounds--you'll find them. I also have tutorials on painting papers on my blog here-under the tab "Tutorials". A lot of my favorite little tricks are ones that I discover by just fooling around or by accident--the happy accident. And I also want to add my Gelli Plate--my new friend! This is what I do to get me warmed up, and what I really enjoy doing, but there's no reason why you can't use scrapbook papers--or any decorative papers that you may have.
I worked on a 6 x 12 wood cradleboard with deep sides, which I decopauged with book pages--
I like working on the wood surfaces, because they're easy to stamp on and adhere papers to as opposed to the wrapped canvases, and I wasn't sure at the time what I was planning on doing--but again, this is whatever your preference is.
Next, for my background--
Next, for my background--
I got out my inktense blocks--these are great--a very intense watercolor stick, but I used gesso (any gesso, it doesn't matter) instead of water--I like the effect that you get when you use the gesso. Also a little acrylic ink here and there--this was the first layer.
Next layer--
I added a bit more acrylic paint here and there and some tim holtz tissue paper on the bottom with added color. There's no right or wrong--I could have kept going with the layers.
Next layer--
I added a bit more acrylic paint here and there and some tim holtz tissue paper on the bottom with added color. There's no right or wrong--I could have kept going with the layers.
So someone on my Facebook page requested a cat piece--and that's where the cat idea came from. First thing I did was make my 'template'--
And then I cut up the blocked-out segments of the cat and numbered them--making it much easier to cut out the same pieces with my paper--
...kind of like a puzzle :-)
So next--assembling this 'puzzle' on my cradle board--
my kitty with some daisies I just use regular gel medium to adhere all of these pieces.
next step--the fun part--
bringing everything to life.....I wanted to define the different papers, so I used my new Fude Ball pen. I recently discovered this pen--nice dark black, writes over basically anything, and permanent when dry. I also used some acrylic paint to shade the sides of the papers. This is also the time when the organic process starts--no plan in mind--I just listen to my muse. I added the scrolls with the pen, the butterfly and the Imagine stamp.
don't forget the sides---I used a small flower stamp. And then I coated it with coats of gloss varnish--the gloss gives it that mosaic/stained glass look that I really like.
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If you have any questions about this project or to see lots more of my current art, please visit and like my Facebook Art page HERE
That's the best way to reach me
I have new artwork on there where I post most every day, and if you see anything that you would be interested in let me know!
44 comments:
thank you so much! i will definitely be doing this.
Fab project. Like the idea of mixing inktense blocks with gesso. Must try that myself!
This is gorgeous - what a wonderful idea! Thank you so much for sharing your process!!
Thankyou for the tutorial.I love the way you assembled the pieces for the cat. A.great idea.
Thank you very much for sharing your techniques. Your kitty collage is simply gorgeous. Creative Bliss...
Oh my gosh! This is so gorgeous!!
Thank you for sharing your process in this tutorial! Very inspiring! :)
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
I'm always so inspired by work, it was lovely to see a project fro start to finish :-) xx
What a great tutorial. Thank you.
this is so beautiful - thank you for posting the tutorial. i will definitely be trying this. happy new year.
This is fabulous! Thank you for sharing how to do this. Makes me feel, well maybe I can!
Beautiful. Happy new year from Spain!
I'm just now planning to do some sort of a mosaic with Gelli prints. I love your finished collage. Thank you for sharing your techniques! I too am intrigued by the idea of mixing Inktense and Gesso.
So beautiful cat! I love it! I think I want to test that style also someday!
Looks like fun. Thanks for the tutorial, and a very Happy New Year to you!! ~tina
thank you for explanation!!!
Oh My, this is absolutely delightful! I have a passion for pussycats too so it immediately appealed. Your methods for the background and particularly the paper piecing are brilliant (clever idea to number the pieces). A gorgeous array of colours as well. I cannot draw to save my life but perhaps could find a picture or something else.
Must get me some inktense this year, been on my "wish list" for sometime. Thank you for showing us your step by step, such wonderful artwork! Thank you also to Marta Lapkowska (Maremi SmallArt) for introducing me to your world! :)
Fantastic tutorial, thanks so much for sharing! I LOVE your kitty, so cute :)
Thank you for sharing your process with us.. what a lovely piece of art! Adorable!
Have to look if I get this blck pen here ... thank you for the tip!
xoxoxo
Happy New Year
FROEBELSTERNCHEN
Susi
This is a very great tutorial on how you do it :D
I like it. I more than like it ;)
Thank you :)
Thanks a lot for the tutorial!I love your Art pieces!!!
After watching your tutorial, I tried out this technique...
http://craftconcoction.blogspot.com/2015/01/blogart-planner.html
I was looking for something different and fun to do today. This was the perfect inspiration. Thank you!
Absolutely love this (found it on Pinterest). It is beautiful.
I just love it!!
Lovely and will be done on this end. I love the Internet because I missed out on so many art classes at school, this gets me all excited to have fun again! Thank you so much for sharing!
Lovely project! excellent result!
So adorable!!! thanks a lot. Hugs from Belgium
So adorable!!! thanks a lot. Hugs from Belgium
Diane,
I really love your tutorial and whimsy cat, it is so beautiful.
I would like to create something similar but with my dog who is a black and white miniature Schnauzer. Not sure how I would go about this as I am definitely not an ARTIST.
Have you done any drawings or templates of a schnauzer?
Barbara
Your collage artwork turned out really well! It’s gorgeous and original, and I’m sure your cat-loving and art-enthusiasts etsy buyers will love it too. Thanks for the tutorial, Diane! Good luck to you and to your business! :-)
Nathanial Thorton @ VDB Ventures
Very nice...love it
Great artwork Diane!! I'm sure my closed FB group, Barefoot Journaling Chronicles, would agree when they see my re-post. I just love it!!
If you'd like to join my group, please give me a holler...would love to welcome you in. We love all kinds of art...also with words. Would love to showcase you.
Blessings,
~Evon Robinson
I'm not fond of cats in general (have an allergy for starters!) but I love this image and the way you have made the piece. S/he looks very sassy in the vibrant, fun colors and all the patterns. Nicely done.
Excellent tutorial! I must ask your permission to publish a photo of the collage I made in cookie. Everything is edible. I made it as a present for a friend. Please email me at: aruizdnd@gmail.com to send you a picture. Thanks@
Excellent tutorial! I must ask your permission to publish a photo of the collage I made in cookie. Everything is edible. I made it as a present for a friend. Please email me at: aruizdnd@gmail.com to send you a picture. Thanks@
I really like the tip you shared about the inktense and gesso instead of water .... thanks so much. This all is lovely.
May I please use your cat on a Quilt? Not to sell......maybe to exhibit. I love his shapes...he is inspiring.
SO nice. I gonna try this in Denmark with my 4. grade. Thank you for the total guide :0)
Pia
Beautiful work!
This is fantastic, I'm going to try this. Thank you !!!:😊
Love it .. Love your site!
I like the puzzle pieces of the cat. One could also applique them.
Thank you.
This is beautiful. Love it😊
Could this be accomplished on a glass frame?
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