tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70670298358097580532024-03-18T21:41:49.430-04:00My Art Journal"When nothing is sure, everything is possible." Margaret DrabbleDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.comBlogger471125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-74723670359209427882023-02-17T08:31:00.001-05:002023-02-17T08:32:47.487-05:00My Art Process<p style="text-align: center;"> Hey I'm back! It only took about 8 months but I knew eventually I would be coming around. I thought in this post I would show you how I go about making an art piece (in most cases).</p><p style="text-align: center;">I'm not an intuitive type artist--I've tried, but it will get too frustrating for me--I need to have a plan. So in this one that I made I knew that I wanted to have paper collage in it. And the first thing I did is think of my color palette and once I decide on what colors I want I get out my cardstock (110lb), paints, stencils, mark-making tools,etc and have fun with them--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0TJyySlc4ZO25Ddw13mqFVJu4l-1AAmXVuBL0N4T_M7mHKDFgSXBNrdu8Em_6blP1UgHyug2pB1hwWbj6tDFBqxWoNeNftHeQiXBVvu16jCg0EGRywfN2Xo9kmtrKoTuUx_zQtSDVQRNUpgtftnmek38oWLCzlHwyLbZn-pC6YQBxLu2ft1NrKAR/s1062/tangerine%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="877" data-original-width="1062" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0TJyySlc4ZO25Ddw13mqFVJu4l-1AAmXVuBL0N4T_M7mHKDFgSXBNrdu8Em_6blP1UgHyug2pB1hwWbj6tDFBqxWoNeNftHeQiXBVvu16jCg0EGRywfN2Xo9kmtrKoTuUx_zQtSDVQRNUpgtftnmek38oWLCzlHwyLbZn-pC6YQBxLu2ft1NrKAR/w640-h528/tangerine%20(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I experimented with a new color choice--tangerine, gray , sage, and cream--and I stuck to those colors. Next I knew this was going to be a dimensional piece so I took my 6 x 12 wood cradle board and flipped it around. I like these wood <a href="https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-premier-wood-panel-6-x-12-1-12-gallery-profile-cradled/" target="_blank">boards from Blick</a>--they have deep 1 1/2" sides which makes it perfect for what I like to do.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Then I gathered--my studio and house for that matter is filled with all of my findings, so I never have a problem bringing a little story together--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpOgUrZ_pddZY2PIX4Mpz8bV60dl2dzBb1z3kNmwqmvQYvjAFpCvy-pixNdkjgZTYB07QfNfjCOvytYphkhmfrnwL48Me9PliZ3mUp4E6uxy0O-Gxp4P3kpsomtePNY76AvVT51SL8wO-BFET-KQQQcKdhR9VIqWEq-afMG5zra3in6KoYsVwEoWl/s1455/tangerine%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1455" data-original-width="1009" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZpOgUrZ_pddZY2PIX4Mpz8bV60dl2dzBb1z3kNmwqmvQYvjAFpCvy-pixNdkjgZTYB07QfNfjCOvytYphkhmfrnwL48Me9PliZ3mUp4E6uxy0O-Gxp4P3kpsomtePNY76AvVT51SL8wO-BFET-KQQQcKdhR9VIqWEq-afMG5zra3in6KoYsVwEoWl/w444-h640/tangerine%202.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is what I initially found--but as I go into making it--I change my mind on some of the items and add some more--this is where I let the piece tell me what it needs--I just need to get out of my way and listen.</div><p style="text-align: center;">My finished piece--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1947" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_5PHFbGRWL4AtfBQNMfL-1REQGBwM6L4iRhEsg9ZNgVpIK65O05-yhZghKhq4a-EZ2n4hQKz-EzJboBPfPV0EmW7hGlwYzEdl_3wZxPjikE2ciwnCqavQZsGt278N4MB0-QA7P1YdlBiEt0Q29U2c9sKKB4tquHmxB8xqmDt_yJGceJwLc1G6FKaV/w356-h640/tangerine%20etsy%201.jpg" width="356" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">really happy how it brought itself together</p><p style="text-align: center;">Next a different idea using the same paper (with some book pages) as my pallette--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwbLIn_CHZ156OIokFRH6-svcnWspCQ0IgqLYnayRnBGIreNzO8QnkHUUY4zR1e9vE1J4INWiAtRGS0pHjJj2uhssBY9dJM4eXQvqhMn9O2zQf8_b_qTaDfJEkfS9xSMCC-_vRUKIzJ6CTd1_WwU2dV16JlTGZAPSuEpOmnv9ANk5EWDY7pR1LdZgl/s1717/paper%20flowers%20etsy%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1717" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwbLIn_CHZ156OIokFRH6-svcnWspCQ0IgqLYnayRnBGIreNzO8QnkHUUY4zR1e9vE1J4INWiAtRGS0pHjJj2uhssBY9dJM4eXQvqhMn9O2zQf8_b_qTaDfJEkfS9xSMCC-_vRUKIzJ6CTd1_WwU2dV16JlTGZAPSuEpOmnv9ANk5EWDY7pR1LdZgl/w402-h640/paper%20flowers%20etsy%201.jpg" width="402" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">paper flower collage--I like to tear the paper for the petals for a more organic look</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSxbqTKoyG1VBvP406o2_BprCBihycwdmtUNTK91RUwT46fk6eXJomjHMgAFCkAm83TItlxygl8uYDw5MfABje5xwl3ltWPIbtXLKih0uzWWtHVMzj1Olrk-mgLh5pzdmL9pfsQKv9s_1BWklnpFaPsBGhGfQa79AYD3ZqJYEt9VWg-BXMdB-pTaO/s1108/paper%20flowers%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1108" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSxbqTKoyG1VBvP406o2_BprCBihycwdmtUNTK91RUwT46fk6eXJomjHMgAFCkAm83TItlxygl8uYDw5MfABje5xwl3ltWPIbtXLKih0uzWWtHVMzj1Olrk-mgLh5pzdmL9pfsQKv9s_1BWklnpFaPsBGhGfQa79AYD3ZqJYEt9VWg-BXMdB-pTaO/w624-h640/paper%20flowers%202.jpg" width="624" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">and the finishing touch includes water soluble crayons and these <a href="https://www.dickblick.com/products/faber-castell-albrecht-durer-watercolor-markers/" target="_blank">Faber Castell watercolor markers</a> which are awesome!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipLDqaNihlpyk-MearDsItGu6JbhKeKMIT5pSKvEb-mpD3uJ1fzAM-sKCfycd25L76v_rQVfF4xt6gacMWlKTf_AdNWARcG6Tq-V5V_xQm3L1opBXO0Ozlvl50d0Hs7OQSOxeYTDqEThPojn1n8oCZGhvfBsgZ0TYsZ7bjuRflXE5RdvGtacFdBkR3/s2341/paper%20flowers%20etsy%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2341" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipLDqaNihlpyk-MearDsItGu6JbhKeKMIT5pSKvEb-mpD3uJ1fzAM-sKCfycd25L76v_rQVfF4xt6gacMWlKTf_AdNWARcG6Tq-V5V_xQm3L1opBXO0Ozlvl50d0Hs7OQSOxeYTDqEThPojn1n8oCZGhvfBsgZ0TYsZ7bjuRflXE5RdvGtacFdBkR3/w296-h640/paper%20flowers%20etsy%20cover.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Lots more paper left, so continuing on--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tN50VPOIrkMTaHF-PuzCeL3HzuUWlRYZX9oIZPTHDRLBiXQuMZg8_cvUr-I8IYGz69ggdISd4_OUWp7Kjuxhti9mGW67YzEfsxkTnOfVYZCTtAOxJ8Er1TPhGb_9tooRam2tlK_ned417jo2zFYbLN6OMLwxioOXDEcLWAVz8nZrQfZtM7ZwcigW/s1038/orange%20bird%20cover%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_tN50VPOIrkMTaHF-PuzCeL3HzuUWlRYZX9oIZPTHDRLBiXQuMZg8_cvUr-I8IYGz69ggdISd4_OUWp7Kjuxhti9mGW67YzEfsxkTnOfVYZCTtAOxJ8Er1TPhGb_9tooRam2tlK_ned417jo2zFYbLN6OMLwxioOXDEcLWAVz8nZrQfZtM7ZwcigW/w500-h640/orange%20bird%20cover%20(1).jpg" width="500" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">.....my latest box--I never get tired of making these and this one has already found a new home in North Carolina! You can find the other 2 in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes?ref=profile_header" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">In other news--I signed up for<a href="https://www.willowing.org/product/life-book-2023/" target="_blank"> Lifebook</a> this year--such a great deal with all of the teachers and weekly lessons--hard to fit in with everything else but you have the videos forever and can take advantage of them at your own convenience </p><p style="text-align: center;">I love Tamara's art and her classes--very detailed --these are from my classes with her--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUVA-byQbG2WCugVgIVmrtVCi3p1cTWmDVZMI9_jv9wDvTpAi58LZqITw4xiTBmKiwY8fSWNn5PMdB1wb2XEMMWgEhmI5kJ5dzIr1pM3H_21vG1VlPxEfn9Y91XXm0KxoE54XU2MS_b4vF25LIJhvnp1D-xJKNWnlRfK3hn9CGbK66-7nErg2fwwo/s1418/lifebook%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1418" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUVA-byQbG2WCugVgIVmrtVCi3p1cTWmDVZMI9_jv9wDvTpAi58LZqITw4xiTBmKiwY8fSWNn5PMdB1wb2XEMMWgEhmI5kJ5dzIr1pM3H_21vG1VlPxEfn9Y91XXm0KxoE54XU2MS_b4vF25LIJhvnp1D-xJKNWnlRfK3hn9CGbK66-7nErg2fwwo/w488-h640/lifebook%20(1).jpg" width="488" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJn-isyEzMeXmObyELUVbw33v_z5H7L8y7Tep_EP1AuIDNAlgOUOp6wYF-LMTe-M5MkeNVswe06PMJ-fBSCm8Uaf8PzXx2LlcjPDa-oiesLM7LUXGT2ltGJiyP6b4e7mJdICLtzuPjhGBpQI4Ho2kvNJzrEdiYsn4G2kkm9iILXC0amRiFLfOSM05-/s1346/elephant%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJn-isyEzMeXmObyELUVbw33v_z5H7L8y7Tep_EP1AuIDNAlgOUOp6wYF-LMTe-M5MkeNVswe06PMJ-fBSCm8Uaf8PzXx2LlcjPDa-oiesLM7LUXGT2ltGJiyP6b4e7mJdICLtzuPjhGBpQI4Ho2kvNJzrEdiYsn4G2kkm9iILXC0amRiFLfOSM05-/w514-h640/elephant%202023.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">These were both done in mostly watercolor--a bit scary for me, but with Tamara's instruction it's not so bad--she takes you step by step. And what I love to do most is to add to the watercolor painting with crayons, <a href="https://www.dickblick.com/products/uni-posca-paint-markers/" target="_blank">posca pens</a> (another awesome product), pencil, etc to bring it all together.</p><p style="text-align: center;">So I've been trying out new art supplies lately and I'm going to try to get a post together with my favorite supplies--hope to see you soon...</p>Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-65734084760256498672022-06-30T10:31:00.001-04:002022-06-30T10:31:23.378-04:00What I've Been Up To This Year--Creatively Speaking<p style="text-align: center;"> It's been a while since I've been here, but I'm always in my art studio every day--just neglecting my blog. I'm more active on my Facebook and Instagram pages, but I feel that I need to re-visit my blog here since it was my first venture on the web and I've met many online friends because of it. I'll never stop blogging, just not as much.</p><p style="text-align: center;">So, what have I been up to--I've been playing with paint and collage and some assemblage (finding lots of great flea market finds too!)</p><p style="text-align: center;">I started out the year painting (my first love) with mainly acrylics and painting some of my favorite things (or animals in this case)...horses, giraffes, and elephants...in a whimsy style way...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJapax4eLGAFWuGf2JwyMPO6ITbClS9CInDdBx-0WsMft1yThTnaE4ce0Q-rKb-vRjJjIxu8JCfb7JdpVL39euKwOfEaAmWnYmJ96qzBwZS34Rs17gwGxhvLpdyU6sjNzdFG8EseWSBDBuq7xNPWDaLW8KkpwE2nnJlxekW3WPYrp-9AokXU4Y-Ag8/s1511/blue%20horse%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1511" data-original-width="860" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJapax4eLGAFWuGf2JwyMPO6ITbClS9CInDdBx-0WsMft1yThTnaE4ce0Q-rKb-vRjJjIxu8JCfb7JdpVL39euKwOfEaAmWnYmJ96qzBwZS34Rs17gwGxhvLpdyU6sjNzdFG8EseWSBDBuq7xNPWDaLW8KkpwE2nnJlxekW3WPYrp-9AokXU4Y-Ag8/w364-h640/blue%20horse%20(1).jpg" width="364" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAlAuOGRsaEhfj75kjkmxEVantl9_4xbZo8FRiW12ZeCfmMFU39H-8le6LvR8vMu1QndOTlRL0QWVTmy8-8vQ6hunBs2Kc5f760cDSLqwYyimfMzKqE1X2BdMfs19L5C_fJC21S5cKu9tJUsJoUVDokYf6LiIEfxRJGbs0Q2_kRljNvTzLJciCvRo0/s1453/giraffe%20new%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1453" data-original-width="848" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAlAuOGRsaEhfj75kjkmxEVantl9_4xbZo8FRiW12ZeCfmMFU39H-8le6LvR8vMu1QndOTlRL0QWVTmy8-8vQ6hunBs2Kc5f760cDSLqwYyimfMzKqE1X2BdMfs19L5C_fJC21S5cKu9tJUsJoUVDokYf6LiIEfxRJGbs0Q2_kRljNvTzLJciCvRo0/w374-h640/giraffe%20new%20(1).jpg" width="374" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_pRdcXu5_44xwQbBOMkcFmnXr5aMelPicq03Q4dAINj_GLY62v1qieDhd55rdnjnqrjK7Vmyd3oHVfUOO-nENgCFjFU2u40tMkuTebW6LnngXcfyOwlzKNgiTrp2l1jNk7egy163gaZH_psIsTHbybkfq-rrdorhp3N_AO0UXEyIc69SJMwF8LcG9/s1582/new%20elephant%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1582" data-original-width="842" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_pRdcXu5_44xwQbBOMkcFmnXr5aMelPicq03Q4dAINj_GLY62v1qieDhd55rdnjnqrjK7Vmyd3oHVfUOO-nENgCFjFU2u40tMkuTebW6LnngXcfyOwlzKNgiTrp2l1jNk7egy163gaZH_psIsTHbybkfq-rrdorhp3N_AO0UXEyIc69SJMwF8LcG9/w340-h640/new%20elephant%20(1).jpg" width="340" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">They all ended up in barnwood frames that I collaged my painted papers on to like this giraffe--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHf-B2kVyvdz9Vkxx29twUXln9IdboPxktBRRw8-L2N4cqh4QGuPSZzI3VRrSL9KMr9UKg8WpCNgt_4BPv0lctweasJMoZKrzFDB0VIYBQt-lilAA0-1Pl32NiOtqDNW7FoJuknPRbLzkAIVDgcI3bTbSxP-mg9OcfvsDpg8qvNlJPD7tkpacER6yG/s1598/giraffe%20in%20a%20frame.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1598" data-original-width="1001" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHf-B2kVyvdz9Vkxx29twUXln9IdboPxktBRRw8-L2N4cqh4QGuPSZzI3VRrSL9KMr9UKg8WpCNgt_4BPv0lctweasJMoZKrzFDB0VIYBQt-lilAA0-1Pl32NiOtqDNW7FoJuknPRbLzkAIVDgcI3bTbSxP-mg9OcfvsDpg8qvNlJPD7tkpacER6yG/w400-h640/giraffe%20in%20a%20frame.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I took that giraffe and put her on a cigar box--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivelmVYmT0zuUjBXySQaM4C1K4p6i-bNfDHp7yLXD1hNtzqNg1O43sfEhbXApSdAf72ZxwJ94uxvy2-i1-yww-KqqR-L78UamveynvECAA3_dusUba6L9srEGNSyksclOprAUF9QTkjHMb2S19F9hMrBqB1-KEXi6mLuZuwmC_5VmbhHTU0ZevBdKX/s1533/giraffe%20box%20cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1533" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivelmVYmT0zuUjBXySQaM4C1K4p6i-bNfDHp7yLXD1hNtzqNg1O43sfEhbXApSdAf72ZxwJ94uxvy2-i1-yww-KqqR-L78UamveynvECAA3_dusUba6L9srEGNSyksclOprAUF9QTkjHMb2S19F9hMrBqB1-KEXi6mLuZuwmC_5VmbhHTU0ZevBdKX/w450-h640/giraffe%20box%20cover.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">didn't stop there--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwS7fLljBw-YXe6YOZHwN8Q0ASepRQkS8fPRSOsL-3tLSbNFVZPbP5rv7tETQ-Er4jCl5Tf-lhPkmc6TzvkVRcOscFuW_20zIQuUkXIAGy8_sEdII-9hW6K9tVqzzyddYdgjg8nHcsQEHbdy-wLNqXXRAIlHD_rruN20-sZ4gXP7g1eKWYDnwS6CTP/s1211/cat%20box.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="986" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwS7fLljBw-YXe6YOZHwN8Q0ASepRQkS8fPRSOsL-3tLSbNFVZPbP5rv7tETQ-Er4jCl5Tf-lhPkmc6TzvkVRcOscFuW_20zIQuUkXIAGy8_sEdII-9hW6K9tVqzzyddYdgjg8nHcsQEHbdy-wLNqXXRAIlHD_rruN20-sZ4gXP7g1eKWYDnwS6CTP/w522-h640/cat%20box.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I always enjoy making these boxes!</p><p style="text-align: center;">And this time of year, I will usually make some circus assemblages--here's just a couple of what I made--</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxAlszhz3vtknl-toIlNunVUytjHbkGbTD3oUaOVVGDB1gweg-DmEYFi9Dx4Zi2ZEaw1120P_5plS-7v8TJpzl8PyiGCwYoIlo4OTEKIH1UxHaRwgbxludemOZDDUFs-8lRBNSHALdKsxvn51uGVTLSMEdwbd3ktSda73GLlQydHmHdLFkVwEBk3U/s2516/monkey1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2516" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLxAlszhz3vtknl-toIlNunVUytjHbkGbTD3oUaOVVGDB1gweg-DmEYFi9Dx4Zi2ZEaw1120P_5plS-7v8TJpzl8PyiGCwYoIlo4OTEKIH1UxHaRwgbxludemOZDDUFs-8lRBNSHALdKsxvn51uGVTLSMEdwbd3ktSda73GLlQydHmHdLFkVwEBk3U/w274-h640/monkey1.jpg" width="274" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfRT20qFMJ9-xlgHoljncDjPCezSOhUaRNYTNjYaHibUpLHgTVRjCI2F7970wN0Svadz1WC7vREj729__PgtZtvLKHhQwMNoX0RNcVOErbaz4CKJuc1OUR9fSnbta4wFMMAXFtboioCzBjLqmv4F8aYTsPezHKUZo6SopKH6UGGERQL5cN2lyS90P/s1594/pink%20clown%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1594" data-original-width="1030" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfRT20qFMJ9-xlgHoljncDjPCezSOhUaRNYTNjYaHibUpLHgTVRjCI2F7970wN0Svadz1WC7vREj729__PgtZtvLKHhQwMNoX0RNcVOErbaz4CKJuc1OUR9fSnbta4wFMMAXFtboioCzBjLqmv4F8aYTsPezHKUZo6SopKH6UGGERQL5cN2lyS90P/w414-h640/pink%20clown%20(1).jpg" width="414" /></a></div><p></p>When I make these I try to use mostly items that I find at flea markets, thrift stores, yard sales, etc (sometimes gifted to me too!) I'm always amazed at what I can find--it's definitely a 'treasure' hunt and you know the saying--"one man's treasure is another man's junk"--some people probably wonder why I get so excited when I find these things--but I know just where they are going to end up :-)<br /><p style="text-align: center;">Some of my favorite finds from this year....SO FAR....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUBpUtZfKVAEJ2o8WPqm7zo7FMBRyyVttNpUjbOMnCZw-MB4Syi8_SNZUYt7NYvJvfzsiuK5B9ewyOihQNBPC9yvOrLJiQ43Hpzilm3HSRbNHB-Y-rKiPuDK8mlASyCcd7kcZiKrfWW3zFuACqKFjbe_PqMVEYPpHggsCGBOEg9pBnP_cZ5DQFmYS/s1220/mini%20clocks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1220" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDUBpUtZfKVAEJ2o8WPqm7zo7FMBRyyVttNpUjbOMnCZw-MB4Syi8_SNZUYt7NYvJvfzsiuK5B9ewyOihQNBPC9yvOrLJiQ43Hpzilm3HSRbNHB-Y-rKiPuDK8mlASyCcd7kcZiKrfWW3zFuACqKFjbe_PqMVEYPpHggsCGBOEg9pBnP_cZ5DQFmYS/w566-h640/mini%20clocks.jpg" width="566" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyMxmeWSjBA1s9l8KIm3m8ACl_ljymkHu30c_6EfP1fN7ncDBFeCkOPswJCK7s6NRPZUjuXnVsS8mg78D6EXdxeNjrtm8JS9pBeWcah_Hp0p1Gu0qcdFsXgrlzUwJ3zdv6kSYiKu4_rRsjm2rpW8m2FrFMikYQobTNcDL6AJLoRFZCfXBjDbT5oEFu/s1264/mini%20frames.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyMxmeWSjBA1s9l8KIm3m8ACl_ljymkHu30c_6EfP1fN7ncDBFeCkOPswJCK7s6NRPZUjuXnVsS8mg78D6EXdxeNjrtm8JS9pBeWcah_Hp0p1Gu0qcdFsXgrlzUwJ3zdv6kSYiKu4_rRsjm2rpW8m2FrFMikYQobTNcDL6AJLoRFZCfXBjDbT5oEFu/w546-h640/mini%20frames.jpg" width="546" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU__4mVlDv-3yfx4ujU98GRuHz_D47DcfsfP4_HOu0F1BaZLWdRoiZw_eXEuG-pDUafVRE3wkvpjbVYEXknZiCsOvAUte2iOMUn9eilouLHv1mflVKO0U_sTlxzSejjdbUCCCq9LUDHhxU-VrkavDAEJ2G3Dm1yAk5bamGNOiJlxxZTA_Sg7J2g4Dj/s1238/mini%20cameras.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU__4mVlDv-3yfx4ujU98GRuHz_D47DcfsfP4_HOu0F1BaZLWdRoiZw_eXEuG-pDUafVRE3wkvpjbVYEXknZiCsOvAUte2iOMUn9eilouLHv1mflVKO0U_sTlxzSejjdbUCCCq9LUDHhxU-VrkavDAEJ2G3Dm1yAk5bamGNOiJlxxZTA_Sg7J2g4Dj/w558-h640/mini%20cameras.jpg" width="558" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I can never pass up old cameras or photos. Half the fun of making assemblage art, for me, is looking for my 'supplies'</p><p style="text-align: center;">So I've been busy with my little treasures (getting ready for my BIG show in October)--and here's a couple--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_ALmvKMAAdp5XTPPQRpEQBpaz601C_XIl7LwNOXtSbfWYfXZXA0zqDD_e2XvCIH2Q-Cl4Q7872-XjNwDZsEHB_8GR2TEv_wf9ry1MS7DWcR37PcSwEWwMuH_ndicql90Gyg9RphGJFo16TQqBP8IQ7_q7-iZKNeCWZYj9TJ6_i2QtuWoR1f02-7B/s1592/bird%20watching%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1592" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_ALmvKMAAdp5XTPPQRpEQBpaz601C_XIl7LwNOXtSbfWYfXZXA0zqDD_e2XvCIH2Q-Cl4Q7872-XjNwDZsEHB_8GR2TEv_wf9ry1MS7DWcR37PcSwEWwMuH_ndicql90Gyg9RphGJFo16TQqBP8IQ7_q7-iZKNeCWZYj9TJ6_i2QtuWoR1f02-7B/w434-h640/bird%20watching%20(1).jpg" width="434" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I call this one--Bird Watching</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTE9uI2JEFYvlkZJGuOYKOQ0JPYqeGZCLz5H0f-hdT5is5GnUjP5ETlRoUJYIJhoAlFviDuvA-CZKuzkDtNbl65gNBFjXJfoEhhB4WIh0eFOJhtWFJiPQX4ALARRNVfCP_8SAW4UgaQH8sx6M3ErIiMZvvKS_CyL4KciKuuC6TqsL9EqkQV95Q8Uyx/s1080/his%20hers%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="761" data-original-width="1080" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTE9uI2JEFYvlkZJGuOYKOQ0JPYqeGZCLz5H0f-hdT5is5GnUjP5ETlRoUJYIJhoAlFviDuvA-CZKuzkDtNbl65gNBFjXJfoEhhB4WIh0eFOJhtWFJiPQX4ALARRNVfCP_8SAW4UgaQH8sx6M3ErIiMZvvKS_CyL4KciKuuC6TqsL9EqkQV95Q8Uyx/w640-h450/his%20hers%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">His and Hers</p><p style="text-align: center;">So, this is just a sampling of what I've been doing--I love what I do and so happy that I can do this every day. I hope you can find the time to do what makes you happy--makes all the difference!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Till next time.....</p>Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-23204643167355762642022-01-18T09:27:00.002-05:002022-01-19T11:55:54.823-05:00New Mixed Media Art--My Step by Step Process<p style="text-align: center;"> I especially enjoy making art this time of year--I'm pretty much hibernating now with our nasty winters that we get here. I'm not on a time crunch like I am later in the year so I thoroughly love the process of creating. And I also can take the time to stop and take photos of my art process for you to see and maybe give you some inspiration to try this too.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Here's the finished piece:</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCXJsXsRZMjjGWGZ1mtr91NYoqjUZtVMJJoS49_bCPPUuKQhGmUfYctBa_965BkKY6C-_-WCU7dkFuqrP88OZNc9IcWX_QVSCRSaaVmt4FWgqx041opy85KXEDs_MCQOuka_EDC7nm_c2KHmAKrmIu0U7wTU5Sm-fx8Cz_nEh4lPw3eN0Y1HAXuUvP=s1091" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1091" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCXJsXsRZMjjGWGZ1mtr91NYoqjUZtVMJJoS49_bCPPUuKQhGmUfYctBa_965BkKY6C-_-WCU7dkFuqrP88OZNc9IcWX_QVSCRSaaVmt4FWgqx041opy85KXEDs_MCQOuka_EDC7nm_c2KHmAKrmIu0U7wTU5Sm-fx8Cz_nEh4lPw3eN0Y1HAXuUvP=w634-h640" width="634" /></a></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a dimensional piece that was a bit time consuming but very fun to do. So as you can see it's collaged with papers that I hand painted. I love painting papers and it's somewhat of a warm up for me. I started out looking for objects in my studio that I could make marks with on paper--</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJYvfl8FzqTLx71CArfoSuBHe5P8dQ3_y4IHjvXNZtctFwO-neHpcKbh-78DBsUIITDj1YR4NCNo6rhTUT4KyzR-tISa4WH08HwNXZO6bEbFwFIL-YLynQ66BoliBYxieGvTmYy7wGW0wdQsZBBCEqg3_2Yliwlr7Oc8Fw2Ig6oSdKaI3D7Vyz5Dgz=s1039" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="995" data-original-width="1039" height="613" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJYvfl8FzqTLx71CArfoSuBHe5P8dQ3_y4IHjvXNZtctFwO-neHpcKbh-78DBsUIITDj1YR4NCNo6rhTUT4KyzR-tISa4WH08HwNXZO6bEbFwFIL-YLynQ66BoliBYxieGvTmYy7wGW0wdQsZBBCEqg3_2Yliwlr7Oc8Fw2Ig6oSdKaI3D7Vyz5Dgz=w640-h613" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And I like to paint some textured papers also:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDef2Mj2kotKX0THqZhXvHAotaifxf3ePDRjYLYNhrEo1I8ie1Sgn3ONqb5cQ2EDQ0_LTPJ9hF9KdfiIJ1jRfE8qdnenYooM4akgwitZoxhnWkbnhIk9rttjoFtOdfxZV9qPFJds4lRyBl4ZmlSSdfP2gpl6cUoLlKeASaoHwLOORbsVkyM7eBlb48=s1325" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDef2Mj2kotKX0THqZhXvHAotaifxf3ePDRjYLYNhrEo1I8ie1Sgn3ONqb5cQ2EDQ0_LTPJ9hF9KdfiIJ1jRfE8qdnenYooM4akgwitZoxhnWkbnhIk9rttjoFtOdfxZV9qPFJds4lRyBl4ZmlSSdfP2gpl6cUoLlKeASaoHwLOORbsVkyM7eBlb48=w522-h640" width="522" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The one painted in blue is a textured wallpaper and the one painted in yellow is from an Etsy shop--<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HimalDesign?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=613714226" target="_blank">HimalDesign</a> --great hand made papers there!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After a fun day of painting papers--I have my palette ready for my art project--(the other papers were painted on 110lb cardstock that I get at Staples--office supply store)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdVK1GHKeGKm_4Pi_pQQRaUTN54uhYGh9Wf8kKQ65o2DWoWiFXVhvM6RK6o9G3IQStDmODFE2iexIKFINS_3Oaxh2KDLcdCxKtly58am7vUOa0va7y6FYj2kOs-8_IpdePciQMI1WFL-zlOJbJmlO2uu1hpYp4QpUaw0U_lyUt_zOdFeZ86kyKDXmD=s1031" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="1031" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdVK1GHKeGKm_4Pi_pQQRaUTN54uhYGh9Wf8kKQ65o2DWoWiFXVhvM6RK6o9G3IQStDmODFE2iexIKFINS_3Oaxh2KDLcdCxKtly58am7vUOa0va7y6FYj2kOs-8_IpdePciQMI1WFL-zlOJbJmlO2uu1hpYp4QpUaw0U_lyUt_zOdFeZ86kyKDXmD=w640-h512" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So going into this project I knew that I was going to transform these 2 pieces--</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfbjbobiF_86csE_T2Xzg0dgoNTNvjiDpdIhftaEDisronFQe7TzRhkUKQ_Mgm0WwtzWbD9XUH4lnhGBoUhqUcLBWWY3bFg6NOdYbYuHGkWm3lpsbRTc2PXXr9-afz2XipHtSqOHe1-cBzVwOkcBXF7CU_e9vVM73IjDJLIpXw9DxAHsjFw8McUKtk=s748" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="422" data-original-width="748" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfbjbobiF_86csE_T2Xzg0dgoNTNvjiDpdIhftaEDisronFQe7TzRhkUKQ_Mgm0WwtzWbD9XUH4lnhGBoUhqUcLBWWY3bFg6NOdYbYuHGkWm3lpsbRTc2PXXr9-afz2XipHtSqOHe1-cBzVwOkcBXF7CU_e9vVM73IjDJLIpXw9DxAHsjFw8McUKtk=w640-h362" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The wood square is actually a cradle board that I got from <a href="https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-premier-wood-panel-8-x-8-1-12-gallery-profile-cradled/" target="_blank">Dick Blick</a>--I just flipped it over so it could be used as a shadowbox. And the wood heart frame I've had forever--I found it at Michael's and I'm pretty sure they don't make these anymore--it fits perfectly over this 8 x 8 cradle board.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The next part for me is fun--I look through my plethora of embellishments and vintage finds that I have everywhere in my house. I like to make my story before I actually put the art together--</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFKsMOmgZDQW_zihdArsJ5ojiWTRfZyhX2CRzougTnTCcAn7AXzkN2ad2rsxU6NE0q85AYYTFoCf1GuMH8cB1xMXv-fmqhkLn9M7EXvj_Cpr1sP5z9NUgznTNQVvW_OUWLiN0UnMyWwwrS0o_eBXmWGYsyBKhkGlcg5CezHa_sXS-HNW5t6Zgm3vhh=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1013" data-original-width="1080" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFKsMOmgZDQW_zihdArsJ5ojiWTRfZyhX2CRzougTnTCcAn7AXzkN2ad2rsxU6NE0q85AYYTFoCf1GuMH8cB1xMXv-fmqhkLn9M7EXvj_Cpr1sP5z9NUgznTNQVvW_OUWLiN0UnMyWwwrS0o_eBXmWGYsyBKhkGlcg5CezHa_sXS-HNW5t6Zgm3vhh=w640-h600" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">sometimes I find other objects as I go on, but the main theme will stay the same..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next comes the paper collage part--</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhflNfBpxYa2JrhX5u1CGk4f8qMZQk_qCTkkhHnZ0NOuqNYBwnRG2p6B3GGyMVOseK5bfOk8kKvohPnwGpvtMBe0l0JVV8Abs3cgH8vxx3cBfLAhYqkT8TPGfB377DvBRYtkh5e8O69BzJtms_qfhbxZgXUCliTUiLiwYRz8avXfv3yuP2uwR5k0kar=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="1080" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhflNfBpxYa2JrhX5u1CGk4f8qMZQk_qCTkkhHnZ0NOuqNYBwnRG2p6B3GGyMVOseK5bfOk8kKvohPnwGpvtMBe0l0JVV8Abs3cgH8vxx3cBfLAhYqkT8TPGfB377DvBRYtkh5e8O69BzJtms_qfhbxZgXUCliTUiLiwYRz8avXfv3yuP2uwR5k0kar=w640-h357" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I made a template of my heart frame, marked a grid design on it, and numbered each piece, cut them and used them as pattern pieces for my papers that I wanted to collage on the frame</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, all my papers went on the different surfaces--</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihTBe1BvQF6EJYfOW-Bo99sLRdy7moJdo33LaWWCUid3J1bY32cfrDz2ifIcctux9dpVQdBy566fifD28eijp9oShhOjg8F4kWs9iwFV0aUlEBVqjchNPa-G3qN37RA2OepsT4TZ_3nlFbOFtSjluvNuYGlvMCLrwkFJCeMX_ttRn6EzXwMGifF1RC=s1042" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="851" data-original-width="1042" height="522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihTBe1BvQF6EJYfOW-Bo99sLRdy7moJdo33LaWWCUid3J1bY32cfrDz2ifIcctux9dpVQdBy566fifD28eijp9oShhOjg8F4kWs9iwFV0aUlEBVqjchNPa-G3qN37RA2OepsT4TZ_3nlFbOFtSjluvNuYGlvMCLrwkFJCeMX_ttRn6EzXwMGifF1RC=w640-h522" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I like to use gel medium to adhere the papers and these papers are fairly thick with the paint on them, so I like to wet them down before I put on the gel medium--it makes them more pliable and easier to work with. You could also use Mod Podge, but I prefer the gel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So now everything comes together--</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiA1LzC579aCzSHxLxjJnAWiG3kmcy-15DYeoeKnXEnCINya4dbY2cjmMSrCqC5T1JsyVbYu1DJ3dszikJ9DWsahnZCMRU4bsMSv-rbTsQQKIXLWlbTTlBA5tsp4v6y9A5UZTFlD6D5nnB_qOxRhWHG6A-BL7D2wsWnXFIQv3e4YXgpdehm1um8_npk=s966" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="966" data-original-width="810" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiA1LzC579aCzSHxLxjJnAWiG3kmcy-15DYeoeKnXEnCINya4dbY2cjmMSrCqC5T1JsyVbYu1DJ3dszikJ9DWsahnZCMRU4bsMSv-rbTsQQKIXLWlbTTlBA5tsp4v6y9A5UZTFlD6D5nnB_qOxRhWHG6A-BL7D2wsWnXFIQv3e4YXgpdehm1um8_npk=w336-h400" width="336" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5c_tM9vBAR7U8xWVHemSYQshqq_V3aCVrk9-o55iJMo0-jAabRwRcosENP7MSaIo9L0f5kzWaWtxksOmmIlUYO8sAW7mY0ZJOwY-hHjBsRl16zUcjcGEDNuAg0vqsDWBMRJUvy2JCAHqNV7kXmjMALhLg9nth-UPwkG2yGZ5H8aejidNs3wcqN6vF=s880" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="810" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5c_tM9vBAR7U8xWVHemSYQshqq_V3aCVrk9-o55iJMo0-jAabRwRcosENP7MSaIo9L0f5kzWaWtxksOmmIlUYO8sAW7mY0ZJOwY-hHjBsRl16zUcjcGEDNuAg0vqsDWBMRJUvy2JCAHqNV7kXmjMALhLg9nth-UPwkG2yGZ5H8aejidNs3wcqN6vF=w368-h400" width="368" /></a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><p></p></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT9xTOcpe3QXoroT5kuPnW9WyOgV6CF1H_x91rCbOCisU3jlzegdwqSfTdj-I7b3qrKyMvYy77NFXJabu7XAnUoTHpalB5TuGf8UN8xcAO9Nz6ga7uyVX68N-ByhegIqUcJ9QxNBUVotOVwEAP7nAglVJ4Oon5GEnf_3zmbkYJ_49ntRoLHUbr67_W=s1324" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1324" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgT9xTOcpe3QXoroT5kuPnW9WyOgV6CF1H_x91rCbOCisU3jlzegdwqSfTdj-I7b3qrKyMvYy77NFXJabu7XAnUoTHpalB5TuGf8UN8xcAO9Nz6ga7uyVX68N-ByhegIqUcJ9QxNBUVotOVwEAP7nAglVJ4Oon5GEnf_3zmbkYJ_49ntRoLHUbr67_W=w522-h640" width="522" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">.....and don't forget the sides! I pretty much use E6000 for the gluing part and I nailed the heart frame to the cradle board.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope I've given you some inspiration to take some time for yourself to play--whatever your creative outlet is. This was very fun and relaxing for me--great therapy for this time of year!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">P. S. Right now you can find this piece is in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes?ref=profile_header" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-6780343800261095262021-11-08T08:56:00.001-05:002021-11-08T09:00:25.451-05:00Filling my Etsy Shop<p style="text-align: center;"> It's been a long time since I've posted here--getting back to a bit of normal around here and enjoying it, so needless to say, I've been very busy and active in a good way. I've still been making art and playing in my journal. I post on Facebook just about every day, but I've really neglected my blog here. I'm hoping to get back into it now that the winter (the dark days) is fast approaching.</p><p style="text-align: center;">But I do have to say that my favorite season is happening right now, and around here Fall lasts for about 3 weeks before the cold comes in, so I'm enjoying it as long as it sticks around and it has been more than usual this year. Love the brisk air, the changing of the leaves, the specialty foods! and everything else that comes along with this season.</p><p style="text-align: center;">And I'm winding down from all my preparations from my gigantic show that I had in October--it was amazing--the people that came and supported all of us artists was overwhelming!</p><p style="text-align: center;">I've had time now for myself and was able to add items in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes?ref=profile_header" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> plus make some new Christmas items for it. Here's a sampling of what you can find there:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkEO3GgEOwomG-O1RvJ4HW3yezOkez3jFGv7ZvpfOirBp4ObiYF-T6haqbHijxOa_L9wYgYWWbW8LnZRn8l8dQzp9Ns3U-PQgV6fkM0aGEziNXH3s4SPI8Y4ykQyMJ6SXX2-ROAhX-3X4/s1036/facebook+group1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="1036" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkEO3GgEOwomG-O1RvJ4HW3yezOkez3jFGv7ZvpfOirBp4ObiYF-T6haqbHijxOa_L9wYgYWWbW8LnZRn8l8dQzp9Ns3U-PQgV6fkM0aGEziNXH3s4SPI8Y4ykQyMJ6SXX2-ROAhX-3X4/w640-h356/facebook+group1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY0AYbdPoyO2_wxQr8-QKGR_e34lYEtmk_0os6oOnFpXdwI6wngeQdaoL9kmnUH3uxXT2_3zrhnAR91AyswP5q66cgVD_zHze2OQlZOviqYJpcQwTvxwZeoH2fSP9CGAW_dl9kvsmICbU/s722/dream+bike+cover.jpg" style="clear: left; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgT6UsuCSuqsaVsueHwaUiDYcbhHxVm8toI5uRd-dsJz-zyZHtCJAlObZ0OxS6sjrSYXcuJ1_f0kg0_EU4moWA4TLzVolvTFEt3jmEvaH0dvTduY5Lsov7SG5j1s4i4xEUFRvBGVFHrU/s1061/new+christmas+cards.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="1061" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgT6UsuCSuqsaVsueHwaUiDYcbhHxVm8toI5uRd-dsJz-zyZHtCJAlObZ0OxS6sjrSYXcuJ1_f0kg0_EU4moWA4TLzVolvTFEt3jmEvaH0dvTduY5Lsov7SG5j1s4i4xEUFRvBGVFHrU/w640-h476/new+christmas+cards.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">You can find everything <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes?ref=profile_header" target="_blank">HERE</a></p><p style="text-align: center;">I hope to be back soon with new art and what I've been up to--hope you all are getting back to a normal life after this last crazy year we've had and enjoy the holidays that are coming up!</p>Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-10983586182703742142021-05-01T08:32:00.004-04:002021-05-01T12:09:22.634-04:00Altering a Cigar Box From Beginning to End<p style="text-align: center;"> It's been a while since I've showed a step-by-step project here, so I decided it was time. And with what else?--a cigar box! I never get tired of making these. Here's the finished box first--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIICqhO7WGxDwNkVvBnReg6a_3vFt4qrJhbtcFtc_19MC6Ke1XPolljICd18S8lb7zAuneYD4e8UM4m6hjW1kDxW7_OHTF07cqRfvVA1vkJ1e8PGc1J8Hzppfqk7Dclvq0qguavnWqi0/s1109/cigar+box+finished.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1109" data-original-width="1021" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIICqhO7WGxDwNkVvBnReg6a_3vFt4qrJhbtcFtc_19MC6Ke1XPolljICd18S8lb7zAuneYD4e8UM4m6hjW1kDxW7_OHTF07cqRfvVA1vkJ1e8PGc1J8Hzppfqk7Dclvq0qguavnWqi0/w590-h640/cigar+box+finished.jpg" width="590" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">I like the look of mosaics, but have never actually tried making a mosaic piece, so I go with the paper to mimic the look of mosaics, which is how I went with this box. But let me back up and show you the before picture--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8xzxILrNa8rP310AiDxNLaySrP_B_26xeU1RecyPCPtlz8VdEfJGF_PWeFYnveljde4JVqe5WPjPAID52X3ZsciFef7_HnpizaLDhFKK38SSjvkAHexzwDs67Z6gnE_YJ1syNNDRWDNE/s666/cigar+box+green.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="666" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8xzxILrNa8rP310AiDxNLaySrP_B_26xeU1RecyPCPtlz8VdEfJGF_PWeFYnveljde4JVqe5WPjPAID52X3ZsciFef7_HnpizaLDhFKK38SSjvkAHexzwDs67Z6gnE_YJ1syNNDRWDNE/w400-h396/cigar+box+green.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Just a plain old cigar box from my local tobacco store (actually this one was a little fancier) but it's all wood which is what I look for.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Next was deciding on my color palette , and pretty much all of the time when I make a box it's with collaged papers, and usually my own painted ones. So here's the palette I decided on--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgluVn4a3nz69sDM4tDLvSMEd5otMFiqcPBUpOjcru4QtnXpKKwyUxUiw1r75zQt7QeI8nJgPj0RME0d4xaOLXgiqwqXFSV8jVhgKC-t6g747aZleZeGpfZKM1tcJVCn1PzXWdhkMw-h8/s833/painted+papers+green+box1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="833" data-original-width="755" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgluVn4a3nz69sDM4tDLvSMEd5otMFiqcPBUpOjcru4QtnXpKKwyUxUiw1r75zQt7QeI8nJgPj0RME0d4xaOLXgiqwqXFSV8jVhgKC-t6g747aZleZeGpfZKM1tcJVCn1PzXWdhkMw-h8/w580-h640/painted+papers+green+box1.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">...some newly painted, and some scraps (which I have a ton of!)--</p><p style="text-align: center;">Next was figuring out my design, and since I was going the mosaic route--here's the result of the first step--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpwsquhL8xzn0k1C09IAGl-5JBWm6d0zj4bRMizKMpr6eNREMKisxqrXNV_VMMvQFodrdfVjqiEs79zuitosZE1aGPHtHSdyRng0SrBU-lmCSvIhBcVB2qTinRPpOLQk4ujf0wBvpQNY/s744/cigar+box+unfinished.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="744" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpwsquhL8xzn0k1C09IAGl-5JBWm6d0zj4bRMizKMpr6eNREMKisxqrXNV_VMMvQFodrdfVjqiEs79zuitosZE1aGPHtHSdyRng0SrBU-lmCSvIhBcVB2qTinRPpOLQk4ujf0wBvpQNY/w640-h556/cigar+box+unfinished.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">This is where a paper punch comes in handy. I used a 1 inch paper punch for all of my 'mosaic tiles', and once they were on the box I edged the top and bottom with washi tape. I always use a matte gel medium for this step and also seal everything with it too, before I go on to the next step, plus on the top I added tape measure--I love using vintage cloth tape measure!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Next I had to do my black 'grouting'--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgss9Ddn7ts4d6tOZ3O2D3nlBSpkZfgjTAl3hkY4hszlDOZlqMub4gKekb_l_R3TolhCJ0q5sm36CaoHr1BLlILdjo-otCD6CkFr3XK45o4uWBzdxDog9nb5HrPUeMpJYAcMJsbO7QbDE4/s810/cigar+box+and+pitt+pens.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="727" data-original-width="810" height="574" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgss9Ddn7ts4d6tOZ3O2D3nlBSpkZfgjTAl3hkY4hszlDOZlqMub4gKekb_l_R3TolhCJ0q5sm36CaoHr1BLlILdjo-otCD6CkFr3XK45o4uWBzdxDog9nb5HrPUeMpJYAcMJsbO7QbDE4/w640-h574/cigar+box+and+pitt+pens.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">For the 'grout' look I use Faber Castell pitt pens--I like these because they blend well, but end up being permanent once dry since they are an India ink. I also like to finish off all the edges too with these pens.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Next is giving the box a little more of a design--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq9ItWAKe6lwXQMMcIPbvNhbK630WTUkv340hhcWMH5AHJbdOPSPqAKURVH0ucaq7gerkXMSvZHjmm8s_7lSvBYo0n2Lw62Qo5gJRMcSwf-IvcdTZVfM_ciHRGk_fZJ-6I2gd69t1_Dy0/s1080/cigar+box+and+knobs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1072" data-original-width="1080" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq9ItWAKe6lwXQMMcIPbvNhbK630WTUkv340hhcWMH5AHJbdOPSPqAKURVH0ucaq7gerkXMSvZHjmm8s_7lSvBYo0n2Lw62Qo5gJRMcSwf-IvcdTZVfM_ciHRGk_fZJ-6I2gd69t1_Dy0/w640-h636/cigar+box+and+knobs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">..by adding wood feet that I painted (you can find these at any craft store), and also giving thought to the top of the box</p><p style="text-align: center;">Now the final details--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUbkZGv7f4RW6kiqUFjLlfiWUzcxpNwarvXCPlureuCyCFN5ZwV1g2d3lAmtxB_RZw1W64SDtIGHu7b6vOa3mXSjO3vvwR8ZWpwq6qofopSaueyjDhrmPjelFiVfYqBvL_HElTNnRyHPw/s1053/cigar+box+almost+finished.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="916" data-original-width="1053" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUbkZGv7f4RW6kiqUFjLlfiWUzcxpNwarvXCPlureuCyCFN5ZwV1g2d3lAmtxB_RZw1W64SDtIGHu7b6vOa3mXSjO3vvwR8ZWpwq6qofopSaueyjDhrmPjelFiVfYqBvL_HElTNnRyHPw/w640-h556/cigar+box+almost+finished.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">It's these little details that lets the box shine...</p><p style="text-align: center;">And again here's the finished result--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGbFNkeEx62DLE0nWhJb_LKK6bWTR05yRScMXMuY2OJikBbNZwC9IA4eHaf2IZvz_lhqYkip14WQ9I90fyJg4RVXTaKSfOP3oE0BMhfGg2DrSx0hzE6e9XxIUiUfsMF3HIsGDGmkFxJVQ/s1109/cigar+box+finished.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1109" data-original-width="1021" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGbFNkeEx62DLE0nWhJb_LKK6bWTR05yRScMXMuY2OJikBbNZwC9IA4eHaf2IZvz_lhqYkip14WQ9I90fyJg4RVXTaKSfOP3oE0BMhfGg2DrSx0hzE6e9XxIUiUfsMF3HIsGDGmkFxJVQ/w590-h640/cigar+box+finished.jpg" width="590" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">A couple of notes. I always seal my boxes with gloss varnish--the varnish really makes the colors pop. And also, I didn't take a photo of the inside, but I always finish it off by painting it usually the color of the feet.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I hope I've inspired you to create and if you do, I would love to see it--you can share it on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dianesalterartist" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page or on my<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dianesalter93/" target="_blank"> Instagram</a></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-7587382807704139132021-04-01T12:23:00.001-04:002022-01-19T07:59:42.615-05:00March Art--Painting Faces and Mixed Media Art and Happy Spring!<p style="text-align: center;"> Happy Spring everyone! Even though it's still a bit cold out and snowing right now (April 1), there are definitely signs of Spring in the air which makes me happy! And looking forward to warmer weather and getting out more especially now that I am officially fully vaccinated. Times are still definitely wierd but a little more hopeful than it was last time this year--little did we know that in a year's time we would still be basically staying close to home and wearing masks (kind of a way of life now). Ok, but I'm here for the art which is my way of being content and less anxious.</p><p style="text-align: center;">So as the title says I've been painting fun faces--thanks to <a href="https://www.willowing.org/product/life-book-2021/">Lifebook</a>2021 and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/133184427334329">Next Jeneration Art</a> (Jenny Manno's Facebook group). My first one here was from Maria Pace-Wynter's lesson in Lifebook--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdfKyhPEfEr0b2Lfg78j9fMsLrCoyWRt3ltHu38ZXBPIz9DiQd-80CCE1zYvaBNB5Mz_RgDFrF3WUx4D59PNGkL6qB6K_rQpAn7zzc3qkBT7JJNQhQ7qvZdzj9wZ3MKw3RxYDQMsa-WCM/s1478/maria+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1478" data-original-width="1060" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdfKyhPEfEr0b2Lfg78j9fMsLrCoyWRt3ltHu38ZXBPIz9DiQd-80CCE1zYvaBNB5Mz_RgDFrF3WUx4D59PNGkL6qB6K_rQpAn7zzc3qkBT7JJNQhQ7qvZdzj9wZ3MKw3RxYDQMsa-WCM/w458-h640/maria+%25282%2529.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I loved how she came out! I was so happy that Maria was an instructor there this year--I love her art and so glad that she shared her talent with us.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Next 2 girls are inspired by Jenny Manno--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5cIQVNDH4uqSBzFlnzcYXVGPRSZHSpVUpdt38ZNEgiHOKnPwXqNDnX4GrvRp7PPnqM0cwnJ6koaKkWgfIjm-AKo9JMMJofIClsAHZwozYrdTkOuuCpFnHNUAG2x0OfdI7PH8txRqpFGk/s1551/manno+hippie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1551" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5cIQVNDH4uqSBzFlnzcYXVGPRSZHSpVUpdt38ZNEgiHOKnPwXqNDnX4GrvRp7PPnqM0cwnJ6koaKkWgfIjm-AKo9JMMJofIClsAHZwozYrdTkOuuCpFnHNUAG2x0OfdI7PH8txRqpFGk/w446-h640/manno+hippie.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHijxO5qyXLC47Q_m7uq9JlLyARuonk5QcD7LZRWtM7GwqYSUrdRX-q4BpOaXPMJlBUDP2Uteu4no-czHZShe6nEqHftERzpRQJRRBzfM-ffgW2vLX3HRYKBZ5nuyeP68DtmYJyhU3Tk/s864/pastels+2+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="590" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHijxO5qyXLC47Q_m7uq9JlLyARuonk5QcD7LZRWtM7GwqYSUrdRX-q4BpOaXPMJlBUDP2Uteu4no-czHZShe6nEqHftERzpRQJRRBzfM-ffgW2vLX3HRYKBZ5nuyeP68DtmYJyhU3Tk/w438-h640/pastels+2+%25281%2529.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I love how Jenny shares how to use so many different mediums--the last girl here was done entirely in chalk pastels--so fun. Remember she also has a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jenny+manno">You tube channel</a> too, and each Tuesday she has a How To Tuesday video--it's great!</p><p style="text-align: center;">And another great lesson in Lifebook from Susan Nethercote--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMJSZ36AeKz_LOUXIhBEhJtiDywz2vDF16c9d-fOnpYuFWCl0E1gbjn0IukcM9wFjkuwZTiXau4Cho_pDmwhwTWRZaV7Pv3iWfl7UGe1TCLeAi4Q4cTvSKs_6TcnUNoLiZWXOIIdmwuQ/s1456/susan+cover+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1456" data-original-width="1072" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcMJSZ36AeKz_LOUXIhBEhJtiDywz2vDF16c9d-fOnpYuFWCl0E1gbjn0IukcM9wFjkuwZTiXau4Cho_pDmwhwTWRZaV7Pv3iWfl7UGe1TCLeAi4Q4cTvSKs_6TcnUNoLiZWXOIIdmwuQ/w472-h640/susan+cover+%25281%2529.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">painting loose and free florals, which was a bit hard for me--I'm glad I tried it and trusted the process, because I had a hot mess going on for a while before the end result</p><p style="text-align: center;">Back to my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes">Etsy shop</a>-- for this month some mixed media art with lots of dimension and some assemblage--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwibue_-1TPHKy_NPb7OyWKWB7XOtWhTFkeT5VzHn3Oo3lBj7i3I36D0ZzFkecbwarefk9zGj5muEwQ6fUi9aLqRZZCsmeo_pUMLUpAaDwL9yQOnxoSkL2RhDwGklFJYKVYSox9l-CB1Q/s1080/home+shadowboxcover+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="1080" height="632" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwibue_-1TPHKy_NPb7OyWKWB7XOtWhTFkeT5VzHn3Oo3lBj7i3I36D0ZzFkecbwarefk9zGj5muEwQ6fUi9aLqRZZCsmeo_pUMLUpAaDwL9yQOnxoSkL2RhDwGklFJYKVYSox9l-CB1Q/w640-h632/home+shadowboxcover+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">I've also been playing with my painted papers--love how they come together to create a story--</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoG-ZJUolhGK9AHy7-Gegw5TaUYIViiaa5czhKl-K4ThIra0yz_4MZBKPfaxxH-Juq8XCnpSjFjtHJnFy2LLoTMWo7Qe-FBgmRMbNpe_qpFx0RCnSMBxPyuSMCVkxyE8vE9nNMKDQMGU4/s2140/explore+birdcover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdOVqAMXTnRtFBsjM7JYjVqs1x57VNWdsjlElL9IghvT14nJ2d8LdAxIovc3awbMmhSALemjAMn_-hF_ZSEgGrpsjUUv86z4AWjNpC4eDUgJ6WtGk12hJd_4eUMxctsY_UOriknnK8rtQ/s810/etsy+pieces+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="810" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdOVqAMXTnRtFBsjM7JYjVqs1x57VNWdsjlElL9IghvT14nJ2d8LdAxIovc3awbMmhSALemjAMn_-hF_ZSEgGrpsjUUv86z4AWjNpC4eDUgJ6WtGk12hJd_4eUMxctsY_UOriknnK8rtQ/w640-h350/etsy+pieces+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So these last 2 were painted but I like to give the feel of the collaged papers--I love color as you can see :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, needless to say, I've been making lots of art. I 'm always more content when I can spend every day in my art studio even if it's just for a short time--hope you can do this too everyday--whatever makes your heart sing!</div><div><br /></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-72528661974111485532021-02-26T10:06:00.000-05:002021-02-26T10:06:34.420-05:00February-- Art Playing Discoveries, Lifebook 2021, and More Etsy<p style="text-align: center;"> I've been doing a lot of playing in February and cleaning and sorting--not much else to do in this part of the country--too cold! So every time I go to de-clutter and 'clean' I end up stopping and making art, because I find little things that I've forgotten about and then discover that I can put them together to make some art pieces--like these--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qIlnVM0uDYJtQcLKlKfOmTGvOT0Vrugr1CDEcpwz9GmPY-1nOL5EEedCuUoDUtMzD18OE4av9gdL95U4fxW4hEy9n7ZztNYghdG1Z0SJrHW8KoG1njIV4XwvEjItmzI364nF_nrBJ6U/s1984/book+house+cover2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1984" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qIlnVM0uDYJtQcLKlKfOmTGvOT0Vrugr1CDEcpwz9GmPY-1nOL5EEedCuUoDUtMzD18OE4av9gdL95U4fxW4hEy9n7ZztNYghdG1Z0SJrHW8KoG1njIV4XwvEjItmzI364nF_nrBJ6U/w347-h640/book+house+cover2.jpg" width="347" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijG5D9t11EYxFjH3PU_kBNwYnVWHwNhtqV1J0vlOIsgxlW3sXDPYKtGbgyJLO_S_Gc8QBYjAoe90W94G-i-jQ6sXg_8yzEk5HdqYmihSBDEBoAWKKMesF_n3s98gqngw394nKjX_cS3js/s2092/story+time+covertwojpg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2092" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijG5D9t11EYxFjH3PU_kBNwYnVWHwNhtqV1J0vlOIsgxlW3sXDPYKtGbgyJLO_S_Gc8QBYjAoe90W94G-i-jQ6sXg_8yzEk5HdqYmihSBDEBoAWKKMesF_n3s98gqngw394nKjX_cS3js/w330-h640/story+time+covertwojpg.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><br /><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;">I've also been discovering new art supplies again--this time--<a href="https://www.dickblick.com/products/stabilo-carbothello-pastel-pencil-sets/" target="_blank">Stabilo CarbOthello pastel pencils</a>. I've always loved the look that you get from chalk pastels but not the mess--these eliminate a lot of that mess, but you get the same result as a hard pastel--</div></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwVxzmi514-IXXQwqDMJZJ5YjqbNiRTZL1nXHcmteQklBTRv19ZAnBJIOFFnyJR2LOLBOKBG46Z39aLDZc3JAI0pQGJFZPb1jA0DqSWvHaeS61WkdxOa-Cvvb1IjLjBN83rTALIKeokU/s1312/butterfly+journal+pencils+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1312" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwVxzmi514-IXXQwqDMJZJ5YjqbNiRTZL1nXHcmteQklBTRv19ZAnBJIOFFnyJR2LOLBOKBG46Z39aLDZc3JAI0pQGJFZPb1jA0DqSWvHaeS61WkdxOa-Cvvb1IjLjBN83rTALIKeokU/w526-h640/butterfly+journal+pencils+%25281%2529.jpg" width="526" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> they blend beautifully too--love them!</div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> And another new discovery--the artist Jenny Manno--I first found her when I took a small online class from her and realized how much I loved her style, and then found out she had a Facebook group called Next JENeration Art (with lots of prompts) which anyone can join and also a great <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=jenny+manno" target="_blank">you tube channel</a>--every Tuesday she puts up a video sharing different art supplies and demonstrations--she focuses mainly on quirky portraits, but just learning about the supplies alone are very generous on her part. Here's one (out of the many prompts on her Facebook group page) that I tried--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPK-KTfz3gjNVu_uzFRJja7zceQsYQgl6DtywGNuIh3k5pVpOqPqn-ywfAvAMUis3tFSsggRz_mJkKJDRrY3ccjrcVe-ToSldZ0t5xIlgeuTwDCRr2N1t9neNL6BVsa_2TZ696e9rY_gY/s1580/manno+girl+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1580" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPK-KTfz3gjNVu_uzFRJja7zceQsYQgl6DtywGNuIh3k5pVpOqPqn-ywfAvAMUis3tFSsggRz_mJkKJDRrY3ccjrcVe-ToSldZ0t5xIlgeuTwDCRr2N1t9neNL6BVsa_2TZ696e9rY_gY/w438-h640/manno+girl+%25281%2529.jpg" width="438" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I made her with mainly the CarbOthellos--lots of fun art playing in Jenny's group!</p><p style="text-align: center;">And still loving Lifebook 2021--such a supportive and talented community there--really happy with my latest portrait from Tam's (Willowing) lesson--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw-hxUZ7TXfJ9I-PJPKBe3q3Le2bsBi-p8XlUiYt7Z1Jpt52h-oMpMTkVHZHdinZHuZoXuXxHjFwlXL0w8_X_vceiQIekzk65fnl_owWdHUECzhtYP-mdqb6kwIQsViRrtOazM4c_vzP8/s911/orange+poppies2+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="911" data-original-width="687" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw-hxUZ7TXfJ9I-PJPKBe3q3Le2bsBi-p8XlUiYt7Z1Jpt52h-oMpMTkVHZHdinZHuZoXuXxHjFwlXL0w8_X_vceiQIekzk65fnl_owWdHUECzhtYP-mdqb6kwIQsViRrtOazM4c_vzP8/w482-h640/orange+poppies2+%25281%2529.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">and another lesson about celebrating yourself--I put my own variation on it, but the message is still there--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7uy3LGH81n-9EMzNPECORcome-aDCyJwvw1oP8wSH9JwNgmsJVWEQ-UWL1VqFR8bGvqYqGk1rOQMp9vOvxDFNyF6_vagxhYZU8J5xbln4cGCFPAZqeYz3rqZsyHFO8uqK0-UtU147cM/s1401/lifebook+heart+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1401" data-original-width="1043" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7uy3LGH81n-9EMzNPECORcome-aDCyJwvw1oP8wSH9JwNgmsJVWEQ-UWL1VqFR8bGvqYqGk1rOQMp9vOvxDFNyF6_vagxhYZU8J5xbln4cGCFPAZqeYz3rqZsyHFO8uqK0-UtU147cM/w476-h640/lifebook+heart+%25282%2529.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Meanwhile back in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a> I've been adding more art. I 've decided to cut down on the number of art shows that I used to do (not sure what this year will bring anyway) and focus on more online business. I really do enjoy getting out there and meeting like-minded people at shows and fellow artists, but I don't enjoy the setting up and tearing down of a display and huge tent that's only been up for 2 days, not to mention about worrying if the weather will be bad. I'm rambling here, so let me just show you what I've been up to this month for Etsy (remember--I've been trying to declutter my art room and house :-)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtE-WGmt4ovsb7ZEkyu3NAzHmMJ1FRUnO2p8-1ErA7r3TVOnx_TSKIC1kXE0UxeNuHGmzOUlGgi4DJy2cCrdnzBzIccO1xUn8bo7vTaHvWx8piFRAivDBrfU5Nry5jsvvGtrsqVkkhJU/s1053/fairy+box+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="1053" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtE-WGmt4ovsb7ZEkyu3NAzHmMJ1FRUnO2p8-1ErA7r3TVOnx_TSKIC1kXE0UxeNuHGmzOUlGgi4DJy2cCrdnzBzIccO1xUn8bo7vTaHvWx8piFRAivDBrfU5Nry5jsvvGtrsqVkkhJU/w640-h424/fairy+box+cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrobp-UDoW74nSNrapS2zxRH5RDEhsM3CDQhgvE_gAIs_khezZzKIvSuq36aHGIGcLf16ATbIZpenNTKtx6kBdyUifE4nW1-NTbx8a5uwHFKLUgncIv1DG7KEzzYADOxChX0IIG3elEMY/s1771/fairy+girl+cover+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1771" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrobp-UDoW74nSNrapS2zxRH5RDEhsM3CDQhgvE_gAIs_khezZzKIvSuq36aHGIGcLf16ATbIZpenNTKtx6kBdyUifE4nW1-NTbx8a5uwHFKLUgncIv1DG7KEzzYADOxChX0IIG3elEMY/w390-h640/fairy+girl+cover+%25282%2529.jpg" width="390" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-ctF-7gcBrywFMw9TyobPg0vp4PZ4a7BpqZ1jRTgn1q75gXgPiIwV91nqLBMTbdopWpYHj05baeaNQiDKYTwCJ50-eEZwFzjM73gTALPTcKPZix9-baFYgqrjBueU2g-j3-pQnH4pNY/s1152/garden+house+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="710" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-ctF-7gcBrywFMw9TyobPg0vp4PZ4a7BpqZ1jRTgn1q75gXgPiIwV91nqLBMTbdopWpYHj05baeaNQiDKYTwCJ50-eEZwFzjM73gTALPTcKPZix9-baFYgqrjBueU2g-j3-pQnH4pNY/w394-h640/garden+house+cover.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVnIkyryqwTWpahHpIad5thme2k9LsPtlYIY-q9UxRAd5-7-FG6BfhT_B9hjQYog6G0ARl8B9pijMugs1s01WEyQuZSN6DeZOnio9AXvgwki94PNaigxklc8T4ECJ3crYq4toXLAvoH_A/s1021/garden+house+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1021" data-original-width="597" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVnIkyryqwTWpahHpIad5thme2k9LsPtlYIY-q9UxRAd5-7-FG6BfhT_B9hjQYog6G0ARl8B9pijMugs1s01WEyQuZSN6DeZOnio9AXvgwki94PNaigxklc8T4ECJ3crYq4toXLAvoH_A/w374-h640/garden+house+1.jpg" width="374" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1gF8AYXxp_OWY_GBD-GhcITNICUdBypyrJnRKs6L4gALlBSDg9TWTdrpI-etfCzTVtq1DYLQSpEFABSZy0oRJfRj3Kz11MI7ECrJ3ADwlEP7B_BIavZ3dvzlky2tFqOKe8WBRTzHQTw/s886/quirky+neighborhood++cover+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="627" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR1gF8AYXxp_OWY_GBD-GhcITNICUdBypyrJnRKs6L4gALlBSDg9TWTdrpI-etfCzTVtq1DYLQSpEFABSZy0oRJfRj3Kz11MI7ECrJ3ADwlEP7B_BIavZ3dvzlky2tFqOKe8WBRTzHQTw/w452-h640/quirky+neighborhood++cover+%25281%2529.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been having lots of fun! You can find these <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes" target="_blank">HERE</a>. Hope to see you next month when Spring (hopefully) will be in the air!!</div><p> </p>Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-23457723790568389462021-01-27T07:11:00.000-05:002021-01-27T07:11:54.364-05:00January--Lifebook 2021--Art Journaling<p style="text-align: center;"> Wow, can't believe we got through 2020--let's hope this year will start to turn around and we can get some normalcy back--although I'm so used to living this way--that it now seems the normal way :-) I'm just happy that I'm able to do what makes me the happiest and content--it really does make a difference to find that in your life and make time for it everyday!</p><p style="text-align: center;">So now that Christmas craziness is over with and the quiet month of January has settled in I've been able to do the same thing--settling in--in my art room and playing. </p><p style="text-align: center;">And this year I'm so happy that I decided to sign up for <a href="https://www.willowing.org/" target="_blank">Lifebook 2021</a> hosted by the wonderful Tamara Laporte. I haven't been in it for a couple of years, but this year I knew I needed to make some art for just me.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Our first lesson was with Tamara--our goddess of light--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApr1JLuJdGR0y5W69__y13qD2t3KTagStNzr82fKr6m-LllDsYAF6_lUyTie4Re7O538bkeV7xFrvNvZDPEO5yjHO1ovmFAIRldspLIs7IOeVg7xd0X1dx5k08JE98NY-XHa10mp8X_Q/s1398/goddess+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1398" data-original-width="1031" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiApr1JLuJdGR0y5W69__y13qD2t3KTagStNzr82fKr6m-LllDsYAF6_lUyTie4Re7O538bkeV7xFrvNvZDPEO5yjHO1ovmFAIRldspLIs7IOeVg7xd0X1dx5k08JE98NY-XHa10mp8X_Q/w472-h640/goddess+%25282%2529.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Love all the layers and texture--it was just fun to play with different mediums. And the next lesson from Tamara--our happy owl--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgG4tNYuMxsBnrwXB7oZ0XHYPmD1mMxkZuJPc8_IAaTHaB0idiP2KjAbS9wvbxmp2RImmmdVF6HAux4izr7GxazggI51ks-sJHZmM6PAb8JYasq5FD7Imjonj_oui46nqZ1fxd6nJ9qo/s1492/happy+owl+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1492" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgG4tNYuMxsBnrwXB7oZ0XHYPmD1mMxkZuJPc8_IAaTHaB0idiP2KjAbS9wvbxmp2RImmmdVF6HAux4izr7GxazggI51ks-sJHZmM6PAb8JYasq5FD7Imjonj_oui46nqZ1fxd6nJ9qo/w464-h640/happy+owl+%25281%2529.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I took it in a little different direction from hers, but loved her owl design and kept to that.</p><p style="text-align: center;">So the next week's lesson (yes there is a new lesson every week with 32 different instructors!) was with Cinnamon Cooney</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4DjfpPxzHFGBsEZX0tH1WWa-cdB5fpL3_K9f5_ZVQC1pDh6mwWV36zYRCdMqsoeivSphKsTPZcVLKx4QRZ6OzzcWYG-VeGrTcfFP6rUO8WgPOv722r2im7EExyzuB5960KNhujUhhmk/s1421/tree+girl+2+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1421" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin4DjfpPxzHFGBsEZX0tH1WWa-cdB5fpL3_K9f5_ZVQC1pDh6mwWV36zYRCdMqsoeivSphKsTPZcVLKx4QRZ6OzzcWYG-VeGrTcfFP6rUO8WgPOv722r2im7EExyzuB5960KNhujUhhmk/w486-h640/tree+girl+2+%25281%2529.jpg" width="486" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Again, I put my own spin on this piece--except for the tree girl--I love her!</p><p style="text-align: center;">And I've been playing around with different art supplies--I decided to give charcoal a 2nd chance. A few years ago I used it and gave up on it--I didn't like the messiness of it. But this time I got past that and discovered it's fun and forgiving!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYG8vHOpWemjU1lonQjTHxibJPKEbojLZd7XuC3bv1spa0fXSuN2Ac6YEq4kAJkCFPnHPpORQFKNZJ72wREHu7EVuaksuc8HGkoqJiz-npqlXMM3X3PSr0JmlFwCRVslBVax5MdSvQ3-g/s1282/charcoal+lady+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1282" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYG8vHOpWemjU1lonQjTHxibJPKEbojLZd7XuC3bv1spa0fXSuN2Ac6YEq4kAJkCFPnHPpORQFKNZJ72wREHu7EVuaksuc8HGkoqJiz-npqlXMM3X3PSr0JmlFwCRVslBVax5MdSvQ3-g/w540-h640/charcoal+lady+%25281%2529.jpg" width="540" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Definitely will be experimenting with these pencils some more--I like the way they work with other mediums. And the best way to experiment is where else, but your journal. I'm committed to the one I started last year when the quarantine started, and I'm getting there--adding more pages--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgSe8OHaKQ_k9N-8uRJBswadHF-p11OWCwn6icxHh-FgUt4oo_U2Sm_PKOdWDJsD85AG2FQneB_Y0Su04DyFOQi11hQ0lIwghXiRuQJnpXgl_6ZjlNFp3EAxrBhf7EHWgTDB0HHcDRRY/s1556/tam+lady+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1556" data-original-width="1075" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgSe8OHaKQ_k9N-8uRJBswadHF-p11OWCwn6icxHh-FgUt4oo_U2Sm_PKOdWDJsD85AG2FQneB_Y0Su04DyFOQi11hQ0lIwghXiRuQJnpXgl_6ZjlNFp3EAxrBhf7EHWgTDB0HHcDRRY/w442-h640/tam+lady+%25281%2529.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaThU17rMcrIFlOk2VRT1MJEpbz6UAkGoYuz6-du8VD2fJTUqZlZ8focpm92C352LelAdnzjk2q0dBzUeLGR3bQ-rl4ktgAXH4o0IJwfHHLuI1chSu1odKIJCUiOxolrHb2t6Ke7CMlRo/s1612/two+girls+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1612" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaThU17rMcrIFlOk2VRT1MJEpbz6UAkGoYuz6-du8VD2fJTUqZlZ8focpm92C352LelAdnzjk2q0dBzUeLGR3bQ-rl4ktgAXH4o0IJwfHHLuI1chSu1odKIJCUiOxolrHb2t6Ke7CMlRo/w428-h640/two+girls+%25281%2529.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbu58hLDBd5vJ2N5U7yB4RPkIZQackBN8rWkWze-vtfy5qeVNDFuZyQF7euODmUUPVpIGgjqmClpvngkSxbc4zVYsU89ujs_KPY3F2eUdJ-QJIetfFxjxiaURhTa-veNLYr2jq0-0ZJlA/s1591/pink+lady+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1591" data-original-width="1070" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbu58hLDBd5vJ2N5U7yB4RPkIZQackBN8rWkWze-vtfy5qeVNDFuZyQF7euODmUUPVpIGgjqmClpvngkSxbc4zVYsU89ujs_KPY3F2eUdJ-QJIetfFxjxiaURhTa-veNLYr2jq0-0ZJlA/w430-h640/pink+lady+%25282%2529.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">....mostly faces, which I love to do and when it's in my journal I have more freedom to play around, because that's what a journal is--a place to experiment in--this is what I like to put in my journal--painted faces! and playing with different art mediums. I think my favorite thing about art journaling is that they are all unique with each artist--it's each person's own individual voice coming out--in words, or paintings, or marks or whatever--no rules--love that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've also been making other art that's now in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes" target="_blank">Etsy shop. </a><br /></div><p style="text-align: center;">Altered a cigar box with one of my journal girl images--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6CVCTwLTjm24qtAvVCHS1KUZlegQIT1-em2r9sLTHfPjLlIU0v7w12IJ1JqawZ7p6eC_qgvjxQC7GaGMtBc7jABGNj5AqREIIpPwMWaG1IZlN5t5t6Xil0N4kWkK4M97tsN7zb-EKXc/s1973/bird.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1973" data-original-width="1588" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq6CVCTwLTjm24qtAvVCHS1KUZlegQIT1-em2r9sLTHfPjLlIU0v7w12IJ1JqawZ7p6eC_qgvjxQC7GaGMtBc7jABGNj5AqREIIpPwMWaG1IZlN5t5t6Xil0N4kWkK4M97tsN7zb-EKXc/w323-h400/bird.jpg" width="323" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">some of my whimsy art on 6 x 6 surfaces--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifubi-2NAMcVEldImUc1nBLzQwDz2_iMT5n93DHRFkzqbpEJxpQaWWZUR1cJ5Nj8EbnHGLfeBbWC6sngzCkfGGsDQGrjDQD7VX-O1pOtJAJD9LSps2L9mBWsdz4kFMP2xyqjd-Tl8BPVs/s1588/treehouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1413" data-original-width="1588" height="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifubi-2NAMcVEldImUc1nBLzQwDz2_iMT5n93DHRFkzqbpEJxpQaWWZUR1cJ5Nj8EbnHGLfeBbWC6sngzCkfGGsDQGrjDQD7VX-O1pOtJAJD9LSps2L9mBWsdz4kFMP2xyqjd-Tl8BPVs/w640-h570/treehouse.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPgEkaDBG2m22TRZ9sJFUtjOgIjaIW5tf9Si2LAW6q7rqCykUtlLCnbhgFKT8CHN8-cxWG1RmK3H5b9Ndkun1LoenbR2Baafl25lrk300QQO784KhGK8Orxvl6qG9eXmm5KLjF6srenV0/s1588/polybird.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="1588" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPgEkaDBG2m22TRZ9sJFUtjOgIjaIW5tf9Si2LAW6q7rqCykUtlLCnbhgFKT8CHN8-cxWG1RmK3H5b9Ndkun1LoenbR2Baafl25lrk300QQO784KhGK8Orxvl6qG9eXmm5KLjF6srenV0/w640-h616/polybird.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">this one has a polymer clay bird that I had made some time ago--I found the right home for her</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and also some assemblages</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnvP0p8lnhA0cxszhbxCM6hSgvn5vfkaUYSXGSv7u3TUdso0AGhIYP0YFQUoCTti5WLBduvTyioH-aWwgKdxebjdiilucY-DpqPnIvokG5sxIquRpWbm8Zwo3EJys5IF6eRO6BhCufp4/s2048/dreamland.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1255" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnvP0p8lnhA0cxszhbxCM6hSgvn5vfkaUYSXGSv7u3TUdso0AGhIYP0YFQUoCTti5WLBduvTyioH-aWwgKdxebjdiilucY-DpqPnIvokG5sxIquRpWbm8Zwo3EJys5IF6eRO6BhCufp4/w392-h640/dreamland.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYJ7pVk785sYYD38BGjERAXDKqy3MGOJeYDjIMDeTjSqCOGyf4pdEkgRNowHzk2J5chCEbtlDzcSJXOZMy07WKa4hkOEvb46FCDcVEIGVji1f8inHZx2SA_z6vqVksssTdZ_1vYXfvpT0/s2048/pink+elephant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1465" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYJ7pVk785sYYD38BGjERAXDKqy3MGOJeYDjIMDeTjSqCOGyf4pdEkgRNowHzk2J5chCEbtlDzcSJXOZMy07WKa4hkOEvb46FCDcVEIGVji1f8inHZx2SA_z6vqVksssTdZ_1vYXfvpT0/w458-h640/pink+elephant.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I really enjoy making vintage children themed art like this--I just like the nostalgia of it.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So these pieces are all available and you can find them<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes" target="_blank"> HERE</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">This has pretty much been my month in the art department of my life--my favorite department! :-)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope where ever you are life is good for you and getting back to a happier time!<br /></div><div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div>Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-38258907412200327292020-11-03T08:14:00.003-05:002020-11-03T08:14:52.612-05:00October--All About Etsy<p style="text-align: center;"> So in October I was able to participate in one show, which has always been my favorite. It's outdoors in a wooded setting. This year, of course, there were many restrictions due to the pandemic, and I'm happy to say that everyone was compliant--crafters and customers. We were just happy to be out and celebrate Christmas in the Woods (the name of the show). I was happy to see old friends and make new ones as well.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I actually did quite well, but I had a LOT, considering that all I did was make art and not go anywhere for most of the year, so I took some of what I had left and put it in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes">Etsy shop</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Here's some of what you can find there--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_SkhAvrjGamjgmyEAOGDr1MtbmB4keuO5EDuV1AmLgOJWOVfP-AhHWVFnfvmmX9nqtAe8YrrdhGC_EnW2n4i7hUDA0FcPySkx5S2KuYlNdnRrS6gcUfb9XlbVE9YYZuytfgfWOyq7pI/s810/assemblage+grouping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="689" data-original-width="810" height="544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_SkhAvrjGamjgmyEAOGDr1MtbmB4keuO5EDuV1AmLgOJWOVfP-AhHWVFnfvmmX9nqtAe8YrrdhGC_EnW2n4i7hUDA0FcPySkx5S2KuYlNdnRrS6gcUfb9XlbVE9YYZuytfgfWOyq7pI/w640-h544/assemblage+grouping.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">....some assemblage</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAVTOs66hFzGUFOB_hLZvYkflA_SnHOXLHmisdoLrhTFm9C0ti9Se0OAY_WZIqm-tKfqNDNatT3F51fL4C4fZFVLmdOaGTth-WzVPTEHUZusbhjGmWp5TPbaSCUdlN4iYTGwJx0jMEf8/s1080/grouping2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="941" data-original-width="1080" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihAVTOs66hFzGUFOB_hLZvYkflA_SnHOXLHmisdoLrhTFm9C0ti9Se0OAY_WZIqm-tKfqNDNatT3F51fL4C4fZFVLmdOaGTth-WzVPTEHUZusbhjGmWp5TPbaSCUdlN4iYTGwJx0jMEf8/w640-h558/grouping2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">...paintings, a box, and some 6 x 6 art squares--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Z1gkhfh_mjPfM6jHSBt0BntH_10o58zLhx8jAdhwhxL2Fy-2x_TSL2xCGMceul9aiMC7sHGNfowIPcxaXcz_-R26hlMlgAu20Elh3XDbWg5edVJQJApQs5L6qhMvPVxb4yIu5PngJrM/s1080/six+by+six+grouping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="789" data-original-width="1080" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Z1gkhfh_mjPfM6jHSBt0BntH_10o58zLhx8jAdhwhxL2Fy-2x_TSL2xCGMceul9aiMC7sHGNfowIPcxaXcz_-R26hlMlgAu20Elh3XDbWg5edVJQJApQs5L6qhMvPVxb4yIu5PngJrM/w640-h468/six+by+six+grouping.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">and there's also Christmas in my Etsy--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwDIdspb3CNcFsnGcEXiEhJbEZECSdU8hdv59MErruetpvkxQF1ZjlIY8xZzAwrTzCxe_3aJHul08DvO4eSewCpAYwoA58tjl3KvgExVfXyBo_sn_Pp5xeqZ63p40sc9T62N7Ywy84Biw/s1067/xmas+grouping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwDIdspb3CNcFsnGcEXiEhJbEZECSdU8hdv59MErruetpvkxQF1ZjlIY8xZzAwrTzCxe_3aJHul08DvO4eSewCpAYwoA58tjl3KvgExVfXyBo_sn_Pp5xeqZ63p40sc9T62N7Ywy84Biw/w640-h400/xmas+grouping.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">And new this year, I have Christmas cards--all new 6 designs that I made--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicurC8sJc30V-BNM4ZHSObfSprliYR7VdRPmNBd6SA5R1X_iSVaHlAeHSLn9l86XHCP6xYgg90aT_zK2vwMZGX3f6HgkPBfO50KEKKakpSAs7LTNkHUFX7efsu_BS7LifpozsgAWbn750/s1090/christmas+card+set+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1090" data-original-width="1055" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicurC8sJc30V-BNM4ZHSObfSprliYR7VdRPmNBd6SA5R1X_iSVaHlAeHSLn9l86XHCP6xYgg90aT_zK2vwMZGX3f6HgkPBfO50KEKKakpSAs7LTNkHUFX7efsu_BS7LifpozsgAWbn750/w620-h640/christmas+card+set+%25281%2529.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">And today I just added some more fun art--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik76uZgGs6ZV5o8NEbW7mYt7AMbV6sXuUJgzyZtJMPewb-roWaEwWKAMSUD8tPLiAqOjnqOZcEzYCM9CpK76LZvpqloaWoQGlqve-bXzmr3RebmsL2nxHZPI1VhNDX2cFNOJqmh126330/s1141/bliss+etsy+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1120" data-original-width="1141" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik76uZgGs6ZV5o8NEbW7mYt7AMbV6sXuUJgzyZtJMPewb-roWaEwWKAMSUD8tPLiAqOjnqOZcEzYCM9CpK76LZvpqloaWoQGlqve-bXzmr3RebmsL2nxHZPI1VhNDX2cFNOJqmh126330/w640-h628/bliss+etsy+cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDN8S83NKlpzfWVhGm8jGJL-a7XHY2tUEnhESqP-NUaxW68Tq3yb06mVXLbtfLFNzWA-HwhapwYg5TSXBGfZdNcPrp_nUhQV7-Vrg5-ERm3XoceiaGdcdj9mXvB25hydJQhgZU04X6bUQ/s1194/peace+etsy+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1128" data-original-width="1194" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDN8S83NKlpzfWVhGm8jGJL-a7XHY2tUEnhESqP-NUaxW68Tq3yb06mVXLbtfLFNzWA-HwhapwYg5TSXBGfZdNcPrp_nUhQV7-Vrg5-ERm3XoceiaGdcdj9mXvB25hydJQhgZU04X6bUQ/w640-h604/peace+etsy+cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqaoTR1_nEQiPiuAICZSbdD1uq54fAKuNzDMh46ZYwbanSsfNUoghTEtsWsBBE-00vkDcVuBllTGJV5ln72eKZghuY2Em0S0x3p0_toPbM3OBS2QdWLZFZKOJDJjQOe3yM9FkFKIE9L4/s1148/shine+etsy+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1046" data-original-width="1148" height="584" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKqaoTR1_nEQiPiuAICZSbdD1uq54fAKuNzDMh46ZYwbanSsfNUoghTEtsWsBBE-00vkDcVuBllTGJV5ln72eKZghuY2Em0S0x3p0_toPbM3OBS2QdWLZFZKOJDJjQOe3yM9FkFKIE9L4/w640-h584/shine+etsy+cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhegI241WYYHhn4V0glCUY-urKc2pd0-zTW-fpB5C4i9_xxTaAVVWiu-LDY9_0K1dJLCWmDTOLj132yKGc2CWjqrVweZG6tcGrRGz1HKV1ssELrhp0JXwmztfaFID-cHubBLc01BvGI96Q/s1193/wish+etsy+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1181" data-original-width="1193" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhegI241WYYHhn4V0glCUY-urKc2pd0-zTW-fpB5C4i9_xxTaAVVWiu-LDY9_0K1dJLCWmDTOLj132yKGc2CWjqrVweZG6tcGrRGz1HKV1ssELrhp0JXwmztfaFID-cHubBLc01BvGI96Q/w640-h634/wish+etsy+cover.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, I never stop making art, so there will be more coming, including Christmas. I hope this holiday season that you all can help support small businesses that are having a tough time this year. Some artist friends that I know depend mostly on art shows, which were pretty much all canceled this year. By supporting us it helps us continue to do what we love to do the most.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can find my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes">HERE</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And I thank everyone that has supported me in the past--I'm so happy when my art makes you happy!</div>Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-23796338078151054542020-10-02T08:43:00.000-04:002020-10-02T08:43:32.969-04:00My Art Retreat in September<p style="text-align: center;"> I prepared for it all year, and in a second, it seems, it's over, and it was so much fun and especially needed this year! There were a total of 6 of us, and the just the right number for a comfortable working distance from each other, with this year's weird circumstances.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Rb86DgQi3fgddRmp9rDFtakwiTmnAxAYeMflgW-LqF2Yc1JVWFMrhVxL5vvFi_g6_iZJcKhzKr3Y5e9v1yGqcIt3hwpdOBsoUn6gDOcqAa4LyK-jkee0Uxvlk3BOmipPfC96bKjHbAI/s960/workshop+pic1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Rb86DgQi3fgddRmp9rDFtakwiTmnAxAYeMflgW-LqF2Yc1JVWFMrhVxL5vvFi_g6_iZJcKhzKr3Y5e9v1yGqcIt3hwpdOBsoUn6gDOcqAa4LyK-jkee0Uxvlk3BOmipPfC96bKjHbAI/w480-h640/workshop+pic1.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>and the best part were all of these art supplies together and being able to play for 3 days (leaving all of our other outside problems at the door)--</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzWcBmUyUKQddJ2iU4fZzCJITiEH8RNHbHVIVuL5dCnuZO_ePGj3ZTZwy45GwDylBelLCTzA7UA2hE7_wUmFVC5eUaGDlw6y8hUPLsfF8ooz5x1Zaz8dXswVBJQrD5_cz9hqQPxtZeP0/s960/workshop+cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHzWcBmUyUKQddJ2iU4fZzCJITiEH8RNHbHVIVuL5dCnuZO_ePGj3ZTZwy45GwDylBelLCTzA7UA2hE7_wUmFVC5eUaGDlw6y8hUPLsfF8ooz5x1Zaz8dXswVBJQrD5_cz9hqQPxtZeP0/w480-h640/workshop+cover.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPS-oP34oP9OUf2uAMZd217LmEmj3IXE_H8xRkRcpV5zD_QkCO2nda3SK_G1H9lJAv8Nj7YyNk4cEwZuB3pJ6bEzkBf0jLEJJNhV1_6xvPX3MumX-ueL-FQ-h2wwttazBbwAOvbgiCizw/s960/workshp+pic+3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPS-oP34oP9OUf2uAMZd217LmEmj3IXE_H8xRkRcpV5zD_QkCO2nda3SK_G1H9lJAv8Nj7YyNk4cEwZuB3pJ6bEzkBf0jLEJJNhV1_6xvPX3MumX-ueL-FQ-h2wwttazBbwAOvbgiCizw/w480-h640/workshp+pic+3.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidwvO_gQD4uEcf7fGJpdxyFWGBMjsMsXToGFamwRMd31suBTw5j8hu1agXMAPspnVVaZ5YHVJrHOuETrUnXqqd_pvcIibQ3LuT923EkHkLeMG96L1sc1AvSPUHobcjNU70gqqrCaqrFNY/s960/workshop+pics+5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidwvO_gQD4uEcf7fGJpdxyFWGBMjsMsXToGFamwRMd31suBTw5j8hu1agXMAPspnVVaZ5YHVJrHOuETrUnXqqd_pvcIibQ3LuT923EkHkLeMG96L1sc1AvSPUHobcjNU70gqqrCaqrFNY/w480-h640/workshop+pics+5.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year was all about faux encaustic and polymer clay. I became interested in polymer clay when I saw that I could use it as an element in my mixed media art pieces, and I wanted to show the versatility of this very forgiving medium. Here are the results of the class--</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7Y9VjKkyFoPhEz0NceAHdolTPjqXh_asRl6Oc6v8QRfFrNq9amIX6BCW9e2OvvZtNgQwKAZE_H47cg6eiEj8JPv1XEMv6gDE8DSu48UMDt8HmaC6fvYmJLloqTKjGx5DAFTeAdnMB44/s867/jess+art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="867" data-original-width="437" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7Y9VjKkyFoPhEz0NceAHdolTPjqXh_asRl6Oc6v8QRfFrNq9amIX6BCW9e2OvvZtNgQwKAZE_H47cg6eiEj8JPv1XEMv6gDE8DSu48UMDt8HmaC6fvYmJLloqTKjGx5DAFTeAdnMB44/w322-h640/jess+art.jpg" width="322" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPG_OKp580PlHo488QPXpqxjmGdmVBj9k4XV3PJ9r1QzNdRrVHBxKnf8pkhOjOBdj5P6bXidXMCXwYUXv3OLGqjvKsOkfRUgGTLzqo03vDgsR6R-QKqBTuH3rou_gHuaPsy-xn8W2meLM/s940/diane+art.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I showed them the techniques and told them to stand our of their own way, and that's what they did. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This retreat went way too fast that's for sure--can't wait till next year!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><p style="text-align: center;"></p>Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-57697573177376686712020-09-01T08:21:00.003-04:002020-09-02T08:28:23.688-04:00August--A Mini Show and Tell, and an Art Retreat--Getting Ready!<p style="text-align: center;"> So August was a little bit of everything with my art-making, not to mention, I'm a little down watching summer come to an end (however I love Fall!) I started out getting out my paints and paper and not over-thinking......</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_WNR9MQgiyu3-6f9lDurp8ysaodMjV9I4fuIYODOR4uowvw1rR3NmfYpvMJsYnA_VqVVfrbmg90GDp5q71sZNTxPX61EDGQZmT3OBztPA99JfZpRowu2kNtYGe9uQFybTZfSlDzYIThg/s1080/black+gesso+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="1080" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_WNR9MQgiyu3-6f9lDurp8ysaodMjV9I4fuIYODOR4uowvw1rR3NmfYpvMJsYnA_VqVVfrbmg90GDp5q71sZNTxPX61EDGQZmT3OBztPA99JfZpRowu2kNtYGe9uQFybTZfSlDzYIThg/w640-h534/black+gesso+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I used 110lb cardstock that I painted first with black gesso and then I took some of my favorite stencils with bright contrasting colors--love the look!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Next I experimented with my gel plate. I first got my background color on the plate with stencils and different colors--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZZRYBMa08o2UKsd12qiZjJr5KgCySWKOR1HeAqE4BsRSvfCo3DCPILJBr48l0WrVz49dfl8nqpLovAV6d1AlPvrtokD_CNeuHBO8eNEgve03HIHBKjnpjsNwDOZgij1YErN5pDmvMWY/s679/gel+plate+1st+image+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="594" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_ZZRYBMa08o2UKsd12qiZjJr5KgCySWKOR1HeAqE4BsRSvfCo3DCPILJBr48l0WrVz49dfl8nqpLovAV6d1AlPvrtokD_CNeuHBO8eNEgve03HIHBKjnpjsNwDOZgij1YErN5pDmvMWY/s640/gel+plate+1st+image+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">and then I made templates to use as masks for the plate--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHJKhPsb-VxItBAHOglDgQdLYgfyy-C5wTJVWwkJZDB-lfjSzGPtIWTapsnzYDj4SwBYYswB94yuPV9qvA68I-0s0Zij4ZfQDNRUyG84JwJmyGL5zTCc1cVuosOz6uxW5Okb-COxFGW4/s879/gel+plate+masks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="619" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHJKhPsb-VxItBAHOglDgQdLYgfyy-C5wTJVWwkJZDB-lfjSzGPtIWTapsnzYDj4SwBYYswB94yuPV9qvA68I-0s0Zij4ZfQDNRUyG84JwJmyGL5zTCc1cVuosOz6uxW5Okb-COxFGW4/w451-h640/gel+plate+masks.jpg" width="451" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">--added a solid color (in this case, purple) and laid down the original paper and here was my result--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7qEKDDmJyWbsRM2pdOZF7z9EPN2FCHVbfG0_9SSs7u-goU8J-lbohIdeR10dbZADc-wKXtmiXNPojg2RTS8sju9AHLQXrElmAltCHPPLOZRhjDD1USS0rUeusII_egRsrBw_w-8WP7c/s726/gel+plate+posca+11%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="526" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl7qEKDDmJyWbsRM2pdOZF7z9EPN2FCHVbfG0_9SSs7u-goU8J-lbohIdeR10dbZADc-wKXtmiXNPojg2RTS8sju9AHLQXrElmAltCHPPLOZRhjDD1USS0rUeusII_egRsrBw_w-8WP7c/s640/gel+plate+posca+11%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I decided to use my <a href="https://www.dickblick.com/items/19994-2023/" target="_blank">Posca Pen</a> (a new love, because it's permanent and it's paint!) to outline some of the images. So what I did after was basically cleaning up the gel plate. The image of the masks were still on the plate and they were dry. So I knew that they would transfer on to the paper nicely if I added more paint on top of them on the gel plate, and I really like the result-(this was done on plain white paper)--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-B50ky7yd8gJ9YVnvLNZhazB3S4TrvR9ez_RrPwg2QN-tEiCn0KlYQyZquX2gL7YXvjF4vKdC0d8oCb_CiB8sxsjK1kGEnyJZkffbld9Uwmv0b04_sMIz7M7TuVnIXkEUbwoLUPKeqM/s666/gel+plate+accident+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="511" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-B50ky7yd8gJ9YVnvLNZhazB3S4TrvR9ez_RrPwg2QN-tEiCn0KlYQyZquX2gL7YXvjF4vKdC0d8oCb_CiB8sxsjK1kGEnyJZkffbld9Uwmv0b04_sMIz7M7TuVnIXkEUbwoLUPKeqM/s640/gel+plate+accident+%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">...a ghost print of the images--I like it!</p><p style="text-align: center;">These papers were practice for a little bit of what we will be doing at our Art Retreat coming in early September. We have this retreat every year and we really enjoy coming together for the purpose of nothing else but to make art for 3 solid days. This year will be a bit different, to say the least, but it is happening. There will be a total of 8 of us, and we'll each have our own 8 foot table at a wonderful location not too far from my home .</p><p style="text-align: center;">This year I will be teaching 2 separate projects. The first one will be faux encaustics. I've never worked with real encaustic before, mainly because of the cost, so I did some researching on the faux part, and I found one technique that worked for me, and here's the result--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYYJxug7Qz5waTYOit55eIp4fcqjvR9UmDd7YE_XGKRFs8aaeWauAa7DW7ZM02HKOgoy9lSlhw1QEeIUDF4RjmEXJBdYA1htp3O-X8mwd1G2ybU4jBRcXBqGqUlQ_BJNGu6xJRdEfNRpQ/s1251/art+retreat+encaustic+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1251" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYYJxug7Qz5waTYOit55eIp4fcqjvR9UmDd7YE_XGKRFs8aaeWauAa7DW7ZM02HKOgoy9lSlhw1QEeIUDF4RjmEXJBdYA1htp3O-X8mwd1G2ybU4jBRcXBqGqUlQ_BJNGu6xJRdEfNRpQ/w553-h640/art+retreat+encaustic+%25281%2529.jpg" width="553" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">this was made with layers of gel medium--great effect!! And here's another variation--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28FvisdCVaT5Sz0zI-HV4dyWjt5ZJuqFDzME7_hADd8TTGAtcGuphwmgt05X6cGzNaCvkHjw8vtTFl3l4cigzmKtuXHIT7FzU8OKDCTkMf1vhLrtbm7NwkFBGxJ2FGVRDg1dAPHGtI_k/s891/butterfly+encaustic+2+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="891" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28FvisdCVaT5Sz0zI-HV4dyWjt5ZJuqFDzME7_hADd8TTGAtcGuphwmgt05X6cGzNaCvkHjw8vtTFl3l4cigzmKtuXHIT7FzU8OKDCTkMf1vhLrtbm7NwkFBGxJ2FGVRDg1dAPHGtI_k/s640/butterfly+encaustic+2+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I love how the layers come through.</p><p style="text-align: center;">And the next project is going to involve my new venture with polymer clay. I wanted to learn how to use polymer clay so I could add it to my mixed media pieces. Here's the piece we will be working on--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVRWZcM2MvXWF5ZKIebMHzMVSwXkBRJ9ZYbZ0-xD6ZRQ2hXR7juoj7XAV8tOOLo9iRUDHIjX6Ha_3B6vDg4VdRtZi1gXUHElEb4Tiq1bK4yEI1tyUf-imQi0UMe0tmMt4r0_gTv0uFVk/s1849/art+retreat+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1849" data-original-width="1080" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcVRWZcM2MvXWF5ZKIebMHzMVSwXkBRJ9ZYbZ0-xD6ZRQ2hXR7juoj7XAV8tOOLo9iRUDHIjX6Ha_3B6vDg4VdRtZi1gXUHElEb4Tiq1bK4yEI1tyUf-imQi0UMe0tmMt4r0_gTv0uFVk/w468-h800/art+retreat+%25281%2529.jpg" width="468" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">--and here's where painting papers come in. They are the background of the piece and the polymer clay accents are the addition. When I first started teaching myself this medium I wanted to transform my painted whimsy art into clay form. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUu3OMxcyKU_pah4ngV1JX4NMMffiwrZgnkAQ9-pygEhKNc7U2HOgd_XZD7zmgGQqdTEQIniLEmOnfL46WfV9L9GNpM1utGezs0KrFzzhFU582huUVzF87NH6pptSphyphenhyphenFYcNx4XfE6KI/s1027/journal+birdsand+poly+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="1027" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUu3OMxcyKU_pah4ngV1JX4NMMffiwrZgnkAQ9-pygEhKNc7U2HOgd_XZD7zmgGQqdTEQIniLEmOnfL46WfV9L9GNpM1utGezs0KrFzzhFU582huUVzF87NH6pptSphyphenhyphenFYcNx4XfE6KI/s640/journal+birdsand+poly+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">I made the birds in my art journal first and then I made them into polymer clay.</p><p style="text-align: center;">But this project isn't exclusive--I'll bring some more variations with me--</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOz5Ff2EtQ7R68eSQ9PXPXnvAN9PkXCHNkwIFV7NifGSlKssXb6x_YipY_23wURXKA_04aocySfTF2zO5K3Gz3mTYQutMqA3GuY_PF8NS6RCppxmvPBVjTxX2YqS0P6DPgep5J_NpTkAs/s1920/polymer+clay+home+%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="801" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOz5Ff2EtQ7R68eSQ9PXPXnvAN9PkXCHNkwIFV7NifGSlKssXb6x_YipY_23wURXKA_04aocySfTF2zO5K3Gz3mTYQutMqA3GuY_PF8NS6RCppxmvPBVjTxX2YqS0P6DPgep5J_NpTkAs/w450-h801/polymer+clay+home+%25282%2529.jpg" width="450" /></a><img border="0" data-original-height="1479" data-original-width="1080" height="641" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxtmrCRtl1oViPP5kwxiOF1qAFJcMAUq_okpgBwpRs_j_wa33LGbpCfSuMdZakw11DMloANfD2IREg-fCnPsioMKzZ8JsgweIFIu41zRq0GjMDjhXfvP2SDcULWy1GbfjeLywrIQWfqo/w468-h641/poly+flowers+%25281%2529.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="468" /></div><p style="text-align: center;">I want to show how versatile polymer clay is--basically you can bring your own voice to it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCPgxT3q_Be3FtQ0MGrwRlmmIk-rPtHe-50vt-6xiDE0qua5RWAG-FhYYSMK-DVCGtqfY-wKkNi37GiSz6rPUP7dLRltHTxalcHfOnWswRvu6OfURaEs6FqFGMQ-_fNZFLa7X-YGu2PU/s1278/poly+pieces+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1278" data-original-width="1080" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSCPgxT3q_Be3FtQ0MGrwRlmmIk-rPtHe-50vt-6xiDE0qua5RWAG-FhYYSMK-DVCGtqfY-wKkNi37GiSz6rPUP7dLRltHTxalcHfOnWswRvu6OfURaEs6FqFGMQ-_fNZFLa7X-YGu2PU/w676-h800/poly+pieces+%25281%2529.jpg" width="676" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">--some more playing around with this very fun and very forgiving medium.</p><p style="text-align: center;">So for the most part, this is what has been keeping me busy the last few weeks, along with other art here and there. My main focus, however, is the art retreat. It's important right now to keep yourself healthy in these times, but also to keep your mind healthy too and for me that's some art therapy! Stay safe everyone.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p>Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471868216912351266noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7067029835809758053.post-78655389383071971702020-08-01T07:39:00.001-04:002020-08-01T14:10:09.346-04:00July Art --Plus Summer<div style="text-align: center;">This year summer has been a bit different than usual--goes without saying, but I have to say I have been enjoying it. I'm always so busy and not taking advantage of this great time of year to just relax, so I am appreciating that. First off, I went blueberry picking with my daughter and grandson--something I've never had time to do before, and this is now a weekly thing-</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7V9oAm_qq6C-UG7wE3wb6no9HB6b_aRpmDBVoLajbejpCIoDPHVl0MJ0CZAmPZOwoMMN7nTRECjAjBzaYgaHwF6vZqVqU2oOjjV9q3qGH9CmLxPvyVWE_JzLkDCyvrFDVKMiE2E4IGs/s960/blueberries.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="913" data-original-width="960" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv7V9oAm_qq6C-UG7wE3wb6no9HB6b_aRpmDBVoLajbejpCIoDPHVl0MJ0CZAmPZOwoMMN7nTRECjAjBzaYgaHwF6vZqVqU2oOjjV9q3qGH9CmLxPvyVWE_JzLkDCyvrFDVKMiE2E4IGs/s640/blueberries.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> -</div><div style="text-align: center;">Beautiful and delicious!</div><div style="text-align: center;">So here's what I did with some of them--</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYu5daqYW0f2zU3a3Jhgt5AQi7UvnrW6VUwzI_DE3bySvvbQoR_BcjQCajohmFmsaCiQkm5H6_pAjfEx4zsWv4aUzEcRps0SG79HiqmpAgY2JJ2XRp08AeoN4cGLEzJMMVuzOuyFlmAo/s960/muffins.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSYu5daqYW0f2zU3a3Jhgt5AQi7UvnrW6VUwzI_DE3bySvvbQoR_BcjQCajohmFmsaCiQkm5H6_pAjfEx4zsWv4aUzEcRps0SG79HiqmpAgY2JJ2XRp08AeoN4cGLEzJMMVuzOuyFlmAo/s640/muffins.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First time I've ever made these--turned out wonderful!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So besides visiting the beach, the only thing I've done this summer are a few antique stores and just one flea market (which I miss the most), but I found some great treasures, and they helped me make some fun art. When I make these shadowbox/assemblage pieces I first like to gather.....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Gjxh4ebCsvvn24Iq_F3CbvBOSlQO4zWTdAm6NkVEmeVs4F9Ox_9VeSh_7ycX00EVf3aqXdjQ-YeqXr6s-0na_lwlsCOEEam5lr7iPRWC3VraoPX9zpFIqxpU0mYuI7MptueXp9SkE_Q/s1278/house+book2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1278" data-original-width="1055" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Gjxh4ebCsvvn24Iq_F3CbvBOSlQO4zWTdAm6NkVEmeVs4F9Ox_9VeSh_7ycX00EVf3aqXdjQ-YeqXr6s-0na_lwlsCOEEam5lr7iPRWC3VraoPX9zpFIqxpU0mYuI7MptueXp9SkE_Q/s640/house+book2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and then put it together, finding even more to add to the story as I go--</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMetcpviOVjeZdmH0b8KnNXBMNJ-UC0F6rldLObrmF0Y_UTOI53XzeEyHe7b5gCrFlFLFyypL0mFS1r-7hVAjJJLzDKzU1NGTr2XjyAj-AvTqAIwFqqbirzUh8LhteWr0XhqNJtYzuLos/s1920/house+book+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMetcpviOVjeZdmH0b8KnNXBMNJ-UC0F6rldLObrmF0Y_UTOI53XzeEyHe7b5gCrFlFLFyypL0mFS1r-7hVAjJJLzDKzU1NGTr2XjyAj-AvTqAIwFqqbirzUh8LhteWr0XhqNJtYzuLos/w563-h1000/house+book+%25281%2529.jpg" width="563" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had some Shirley Temple books for at least a year now, just waiting....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMDPyLdgAD1Mo5l19PzpseJYf2xYP6VSXASIMoxtLxkq9MHFo4LT4bS0REo3XURinEWfLd3HYwwHhw97B14jZ9dMqta0CUI3pO89OO-0K0vQZLnhIYzlRvSo8soQdJErTeTwbOxfklR3c/s1727/shirley+temple+first.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1727" data-original-width="1080" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMDPyLdgAD1Mo5l19PzpseJYf2xYP6VSXASIMoxtLxkq9MHFo4LT4bS0REo3XURinEWfLd3HYwwHhw97B14jZ9dMqta0CUI3pO89OO-0K0vQZLnhIYzlRvSo8soQdJErTeTwbOxfklR3c/w500-h800/shirley+temple+first.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and then recently I found Shirley Temple--</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqj4-3hYHZOZQ_5tdK9Dtpzg19gYOCq2v4uGFK9EE30xmutevik_pkSfBkT_kgopYyvuL3I1vHl_S5Wk4nJ0zNoGb5Mke7-nHDQdPUPXl8uXatiacxHHPZmVpxLMkY4GnXif6UNge8Xg/s1724/pinterest+girl+cover1+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1724" data-original-width="1080" height="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqj4-3hYHZOZQ_5tdK9Dtpzg19gYOCq2v4uGFK9EE30xmutevik_pkSfBkT_kgopYyvuL3I1vHl_S5Wk4nJ0zNoGb5Mke7-nHDQdPUPXl8uXatiacxHHPZmVpxLMkY4GnXif6UNge8Xg/w626-h1000/pinterest+girl+cover1+%25281%2529.jpg" width="626" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This piece basically put itself together once I found Shirley :-)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And more fun in my journal (I'm getting lots of inspiration from Pinterest!)--I'm committed now to fill this entire journal up and even make a cover for it--something I've never done before...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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So we're getting use to the new normal around here--staying close to home this summer, and enjoying it. Our summer has been beautiful so far, which is not the normal around here, but then this year is all about that-- right? :-)</div>
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I'm still making lots of art and branching out--this time with polymer clay. It's a fun medium , pretty forgiving, with a fairly easy learning curve.</div>
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I wanted to bring my paintings I make into a form of polymer clay, so that's what I did--</div>
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my style of whimsy art--polymer clay style </div>
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....with the help of my painted papers for the background</div>
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And then I went more dimensional--</div>
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...had fun with all of my stash too--I never throw anything out--it will always find its place....eventually....</div>
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And in the meantime, I've continued in my journal that I'm treasuring more each time I add to it. Your art journal is just that--yours. And what you want to do in it is up to you. In my case, it's playing with paint--my first love--</div>
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I enjoy these and I like to share them--so some of them have been transformed into art pieces and are in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes">ETSY shop</a> <br />
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She was fun to make and you can visit <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes">HERE</a> to see all of my art that I'm offering for sale (including some new greeting cards)<br />
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I hope everyone enjoys their summer (or whatever season your in)--trying to enjoy each day as it comes and knowing that better times will happen--have to go through it to get to it.</div>
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While everything here is very slowly opening up, I'm still being a bit of a hermit. I've ventured out a bit , but just a bit. Again, I'm so happy that my art keeps me from going a little crazy. So.....what did this month bring for me creatively?</div>
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Well, since I haven't been out to flea markets and garage sales, I've been shopping virtually and actually finding some pretty good deals especially on Ebay. I found some great wood cigar boxes, and now I have more than I've ever had, so I decided to take a different direction with them.</div>
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A little assemblage--</div>
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I also like supporting small businesses which is even more important now. I found a favorite Etsy shop--the name of the shop is Hay Meadow Creek Crafts where they make plain wood shapes--lots of different house shapes, which is what I'm looking for. The 2 houses that I used in my cigar boxes was from their shop.</div>
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The pieces are all sanded and ready to go!</div>
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I've also been recycling my old art images and making collages out of them--</div>
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The face is a sketch I made and I then printed it out on a dictionary page, and the sunflowers are from a painting I made a few years ago.</div>
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and another one...</div>
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I liked these so much, I just couldn't shut them up in a journal, so I put them on 8 x 10 wood cradle boards--</div>
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And they're now in my Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes">HERE</a></div>
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So, basically I've been doing the same that I have been doing for the last few months, but now that Summer is coming, we might take a few day trips cautiously--we'll have to see.</div>
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So April has been a stay at home month for basically everyone in the country. I'm trying to look at the bright side--it could be much worse. The one bright thing that happened to me, in an artsy way is I've rediscovered my art journal. I mentioned it in my last blog post. I have lots of journals such as they are--mostly sketches and ideas and clippings for art inspiration. But this latest one I've been able to really take my time and play. My latest journal girls--</div>
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I love them! And I've been rediscovering my art supplies that I rarely use too. So someone on my Facebook page asked if they were for sale, and I thought, why not,--so I printed them out and mounted them on 8 x 10 wood cradle boards, added color to them with acrylics to bring them back to life and ended up with some nice art pieces that normally would never have to come to be if it wasn't for what's been going on. I made some lemonade :-)</div>
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I also made more art pieces for my summer shows that are now canceled :-( (But I'm hoping for the Fall ones to come through)<br />
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I purchase these framed pictures that I find at a wholesale craft warehouse that I go to--<br />
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So the plan for May was our trip to Brimfield, Massachusetts for the Brimfield antique and flea market. I call it more of an event than a flea market--it goes for 6 days and there are over 5000 vendors. I look forward to this every year, unfortunately not to be this year. But Brimfield is making some lemonade too--they're having the Brimfield flea market online this year for all 6 days with live Facebook videos, and vendors posting their items who want to participate--and just like the actual Brimfield--there are a lot of vendors participating. It's not the same as going in person, but right now this is our new normal.</div>
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WOW--what a difference a month makes! By now, we all know about the COVID-19 virus, and I know that anyone reading this knows to STAY HOME!--enough said--the internet has been flooded with what's going on. So for now, we need to find diversions and adapt to life as it is for the time being. My diversion and also my therapy is art, and I'm so happy for that! That's what this blog is all about--art making, and let me tell you that's what has been occupying my time--no more talk--here's what I've been up to--</div>
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I have piles and piles of scraps of my painted papers--I'm not going to let them go to waste--</div>
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and here's what I did with them--</div>
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with the help of embellishments, and also a plain IKEA mirror. Still going with the papers, I reversed a 6 x 12 cradle board to turn into a shadowbox--</div>
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I love the look of tile mosaics--this is my version</div>
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After a while though, I need to get out my paints and paint. So that's what I did on a wood cigar box--</div>
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Changing gears--as I was saying in my last post, I now have time to 'clean' my house, which always turns into more of a discovery of 'art supplies' and I get side-tracked from my cleaning--some new assemblage art came out of my house cleaning--</div>
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Circus time!</div>
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my favorite kind of art--you'll never see me at an actual circus--but I LOVE circus-themed art </div>
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So when I made this circus art is when the quarantine started, and that's when I decided to get out my Strathmore mixed media journal that I got back in December. I have time for it now and I want to go back to making my journal faces again which I used to do years ago--just for me with no critiquing--whatever comes out on the page is what comes out--</div>
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and that brings us to here--the end of March--on a sad note, we were planning to leave in a couple of days to visit our son in Florida, and also going with us was going to be my daughter and her husband and my grandson --we were going to go to Disneyworld :-( </div>
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I'm having trouble updating this blog (since Facebook came into the picture), so I'm trying a new 'thing'. I'm going to post once a month of what I've been up to creatively. <br />
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So with those papers and one of my favorite surfaces to work on and repurpose--a cabinet door--I made some new neighborhoods--Love making houses--</div>
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And at the end of the month I had a request from a poppy lover for 3 different pieces--<br />
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These were all started with a layer of collage (text pages) and then I painted over them with acrylics. I like the texture the printed text gives under the paint.<br />
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In between all of this, I've been cleaning and decluttering my art space (which in my case, is my whole house) and I have been listing in my Etsy shop--my latest listings--<br />
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If interested, you can find them <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes">HERE</a><br />
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So that's my art month in a blog post. This is not my favorite time of year--weather wise--I hate the cold, and I become a hermit, but it's also in a way, my favorite. There's not a lot going on, so I spend more time in my studio, which is definitely my happy place!</div>
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I've been pretty busy around here, but I've had time to do what I enjoy a LOT--painting. So here's my first painting of the year (but not the last!)</div>
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I started out by collaging book pages on to a wood surface--</div>
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…..and I finished it with some collage (the ground and sun) with a vintage map--</div>
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Now that my show season is over, I've stocked my Etsy shop with lots of
art including some Christmas assemblages--You can find all of these <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes">HERE</a><br />
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Now that my show season is over, I've stocked my Etsy shop with lots of art including some Christmas assemblages--You can find all of these <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes">HERE</a></div>
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I have been away for a long time (almost 6 months to be exact)--I'm always posting art on my Facebook art page--it's just a lot easier for me. But shows are finished for this year (one more small one, but that's it) and I have a little more time for everything else including getting to my neglected blog.</div>
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So I've been painting a lot--</div>
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This is one of my favorite ways to make art--a little painting mixed with paper play. Here's the finished piece--</div>
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...my Paper Mosaic Horses</div>
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...but I'll start from the beginning, which was deciding on my color palette--</div>
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these are the papers that I painted for this project--my color palette</div>
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this is a 20 x 20 deep sided birch cradle board--my favorite type of surface--paint and a paper mosaic border</div>
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next I made my horse templates--</div>
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I don't make many horses, but I think I will now--I love the way this came out. And here's another one that I made in the same manner with a more familiar subject for me--</div>
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Ever since I discovered <a href="http://www.mikaarts.com/">Laurie Mika</a> and her unique approach to working with polymer clay I wanted to try working with this 'stuff', but always putting it off---thinking I didn't want to go through the learning process. Finally this year, I decided it was time to at least try it. And yes, there is definitely a learning process to it, but during the process I found that you can still come up with pieces that you're happy with, encouraging you to keep going.</div>
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My first 'piece'--</div>
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Okay, so the only polymer clay piece on this one is the sun face. I used a push mold (the supplies for polymer clay are endless and addictive!). And I was so thrilled with it--I used white Sculpey Premo clay and I painted it after I baked it. The painting part was fun for me, since I'm always playing with paint and by now, I'm very comfortable with it.</div>
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So next I wanted to do something a little more--</div>
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This was made on a cupboard door. The 'frame' of it was collaged with my hand-painted papers, and the house is made from polymer clay. I used a pasta machine to roll out the clay in 2 different sections--the main house and then the roof, stamping the roof with a texture plate and carving into the house with a stylus. I indented the little holes into the house, so after I baked it and painted it I glued black beads into the holes. The rest is just embellishments--basically incorporating polymer clay elements into my mixed media style of art that I usually will make.<br />
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So on another cupboard door--<br />
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This time it's the birds and the stamped words that are polymer. I made a template for the birds, and used a craft knife to cut them out on the clay--so easy! I wanted the clay to be thicker so I used a rolling pin, again with the white Premo. I like painting them myself, but there are so many colors that you can choose from, you can find your own colors to use, and not have to paint them. The hearts have texture too. I made them from modeling paste and a heart stencil.<br />
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I made lots of small tiles for the one piece and a large heart for the other piece. I glued the embellishments into the large heart with Sculpey Bake and Bond before I baked it, and then I painted it.<br />
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My favorite part about polymer clay is its versatility and ease to work with (a very forgiving medium)--if you're not happy with what you're working on, just roll it out and start over. And for the most part, I got the basics from you tube videos--hundreds of them out there! I can't wait to see how my polymer journey goes---I don't know what I was waiting for!! </div>
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Maps can add great detail and interest to your mixed media art. I love collecting them, and I kind of forgot about them, because they are tucked away, but not my atlas books, which I also have a small obsession with. </div>
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This top one is my favorite, and it's the same one that's underneath, which is just about used up. So I was happy to find it again at a thrift store last year for 10 cents!--just 10 cents!!</div>
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My first project --</div>
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I call this my Home Sweet Home assemblage</div>
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And here's a before shot of the next one--still thinking about maps--this time with a globe--</div>
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Maps are so inexpensive--new and old ones that you can find in abundance at any flea market--if you've never used them--try them--they do half the work for you!</div>
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Here is my limited color palette--</div>
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Yes, that's limited for me. I usually have a whole array of colors in front of me to choose from. But this time I didn't, and here's what I ended up with--</div>
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And backing up a bit--here's the first layer--</div>
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I could have kept going, but I was happy. It's amazing how many shades can come out of a few bottles of paint, and when you restrict yourself, it won't be so overwhelming like it could be if you have a whole table full of paint in front of you!</div>
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This last month was not a fun one--I fell and fractured my wrist--the only good thing about it was that it was my left one. I'm restricted in what I can do, but thankfully I can still paint, which has been the best therapy! A little slide show of what I've been up to--Only a portion, because I have been painting like crazy!!</div>
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my favorite subjects to paint--the sun, followed by the moon...</div>
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These cards are 5 x 7 and blank inside--also great to frame--they're available in my Etsy shop along with more of my art on cards--you can find them <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dianeskeepsakes">HERE</a> </div>
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So, needless to say, glad January is past me and hoping by the end of February this cast will be off of me--I'll never take my left hand for granted again!! Hope you all can find the time to do what makes you happy--it sure does make a difference!</div>
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