So what I'm combining are different styles of collaging with paper. The first one would be my style that I've always been drawn to--patterns and shapes with a definite design in mind before I even start which would be this house that I did--
And the next one is a she-art girl which is what Christy taught us in her workshop--
I will never get tired of making these girls. It's like making AND playing with paper dolls again! Half the fun is wondering what kind of outfit to make for them, and with what kind of paper--endless possibilities.
And the third one I did was the background that my girl's on. It's Jane's version that she teaches in her Portraits and Papers workshop--
very random collage---tearing and filling in the space--basically painting with papers. I love all of these techniques and combined them all to put on this cupboard door--
One of my favorite parts of these doors is the outside, because it's an instant frame for your artwork. I just collaged randomly around it and added some embellishments--
Love using these doors or anything, for that matter, that weren't originally made for art pieces. And speaking of art supplies, I was able to go to garage sales on Saturday. The weather was for once very pleasant. As a matter of fact, it was our only nice day in the last few days--yesterday and today--yucky!
Here's some things I found at one house--
All this for just 6 dollars and 25 cents--can't beat that!!
can our girls
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What a beautiful combination! That's what's it all about. Combining and making it your own. Awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteI love how you always see your style come through when you make something! Beautiful cupboard door. Love the girl. And yes it is like playing paper dolls,only better because the possibilities of the clothes are endless. You got some great finds for six dollars,can't wait to see what you do with them!
ReplyDeleteHello Diane! Great bargain finds! I can't wait to see your next craft out of that fab materials.
ReplyDeleteYour work don't looks like a random one. For me, it looks beautiful and well planned. I love the inclusion of butterflies too.
She is adorable! I too love making these she art girls. They really are so much fun. I LOVE this one on the door!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are the very items I would have chosen at the garage sale Diane! Great finds.
ReplyDeleteI do love your collaged girl. Background is fascinating and she is just adorable. Great use for the cupboard doors and all still in keeping with your style of art.
I'm so collage challenged it was fun to see how you pull off such a beautiful piece. Great haul, I know you're going to have fun putting them to good creative use.
ReplyDeleteI just love your doors. Every time i see one I think I need to go to the Habitat resale shop and get one to try!! Love the good stuff you got at the garage sales.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! I love the twirly butterflies. It's such a dreamy piece I could gaze at it for hours. x
ReplyDeleteWhat always comes through so clear is the fun. So important in life I think. Your girls is so charming and her shoes and feet, I love them. Of course the dress also. I now it is important now as the seasons change to have a good amount of things for shows, I am glad to see things are turning out well. The nonspring is easier to take with a surround of artful things.
ReplyDeleteLove your finds at the sales, wonderful hand work to use as you wish and that jewelry I never stop liking it. Funny I do collect one of a kind salt and peppers, never buy two just if there is one.
I could have a saltORPepper rescue.
Wonderful, wonderful all of it!
ReplyDeleteGreat work Diane! love the combination and the roof!!
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I loved playing with and making paper dolls as a child.
ReplyDeleteYours has such flair and motion to her swagger.
Your garage sale finds are beautiful too. Especially that first little star pin! OUUUUUUUUUUUU!
Hi Diane,
ReplyDeleteGosh, I'm swooning over it all!!! You are amazing and I love those finds--woo hoo!
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Cindy
3 techniques equals one beautiful piece of art! stunning!
ReplyDeleteHow fun (love that first button on the bottom left of the last picture!) - The piece is just beautiful - I love the little girl looking by the door in the first shot too. Really bright and colorful.
ReplyDeleteThank you too for your sweet message the other day - I'm sorry for the delay in response, I have been gone all weekend, xoxo
Wonderful,Diane-
ReplyDeleteI love all the layerings-and the kind of pieces background- and I love how you dressed your girl.
Your finds are beautiful- and I would have to pay the 6 dollars for only one of the brooches,here
:( Hugs and smiles,Dorthe
You did a lot better with your $6 than I did with mine, for sure! These are great finds. Lace and bling, what's not to love??
ReplyDeleteI just love your girl Diane! You really added some dimension & style to her. I love Christy's workshop, but I don't think I've developed my "own" style yet, I think that means I need to keep practicing!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Diane!! Love your girl! And although it can be a challenge to make art our own after taking classes I do believe that you did just that!!
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I love that you are able to combine all the techniques you have learned in your art classes. How wonderful for you. I'm totally impressed with your skills and ability to see beyond the original teachings. How awesome.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course, I also LOVE the things you got at the garage sales. Your finds are simply priceless!
Wow, Diane! Your work just gets better and better! I have a feeling that you're going to make a TON of sales this year!
ReplyDeleteMy self-imposed and much-needed blogging break is finished, and I'm so glad that I stopped by today. You've been a busy bee lately! Your steampunk altered shadowbox is fabulous, and your metal collage is superb. Hugs, Terri xoxoxo
I love how you use these doors to make such creative pieces. :)
ReplyDeleteI love how you combined everything! I also love how I can pick your work out - I was scrolling through the reader and missed the top where it says whose blog it is and immedately knew it was yours. You have a very distinct style. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's an absolutely gorgeous piece! I adore paper dolls too! Love your finds - the pendants and brooch at the bottom of the picture are stunning... love everything! As always, thanks for sharing. I always enjoy coming here.
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Love this Diane!! Your treasures are also so much fun!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative! I love everything you do. I love the idea of making art on a door. You are right instant frame!
ReplyDeleteAnother great piece! I love how you combined everything...beautiful and very interesting!
ReplyDeleteYour mixed media is fabulous! Like you, I LOVED playing with paperdolls...my girl friend Jackie and I played with them well into jr. high, although by then lots of it was more cloths design.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely HAVE to try some mixed media as soon as school is out for the summer!!
Oh! I love love love this door! Are you going to hang it up in your home? And I wish I could have come flea market shopping with you! man-love that lace and ...they just don't make stuff like that anymore! I am going to find a flea market over here now:)
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the house frame you embellished in your previous post. thank so much for sharing all your wonderful ideas-just dripping with inspiration:)
I just love what you have done here! The collage aspects particularly appeal and the girl has just the perfect outfit.
ReplyDeleteVERY fab finds at the garage sale.
Lesley x
You are so talented, Diane. I can't stop looking at this newestwork of art...so many elements...it is wonderful!
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So pretty, your collages! Love your she art girls - a fun project. Have a creative day!
ReplyDeleteyou always create such beautiful art out of found objects.....i love doing the "she art girls" also....as a matter of fact, i am so relaxed doing nothing but them and jane's class.....
ReplyDeletejust gorgeous, diane. i love everything you create!! xo
ReplyDeleteLove how you combined them! And I'm amazed at your garage sale finds!! Score!!
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I like the movement in this piece with the dress and your collection of lace and brooches is lovely..thanks for your great comment on my journal page..I think I will carry on drawing quick sketches of faces as like doing them and each one is improving
ReplyDeleteI love your mixed media style. Your girls are amazing.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used collage, and how you incorporated the frame. A very playful piece.
ReplyDeleteHello Diane,
ReplyDeleteit's been a long time I haven't checked out and been in the blog world...but so happy to come accross your beautiful piece, what a work and colour, beautiful collage, very inspiring...
I'm in my last wks of pregnancy now, going to have a little girl soon!!
I love how you repurpose everything. I'm so into that. So many beautiful art pieces you make out of random objects. Love it. I'm loving what I learned at Jane's class, too. Thanks for posting it.
ReplyDeleteHappy May Diane! Lovely work. I am so wanting to hit the garage sales after seeing your treasures found.
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I would love to see someone hire you to do all their cupboards... that would be incredible! This is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi there, just discoved your blog. You're an amazing artist and I can't wait to enjoy everyone of your post. I love your girls!!!
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Marlene
Love your girls. Playful and funtastic! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your garage sale finds here -- I haven't been able to hit any myself locally yet, so I'm very happy to enjoy your lovely garage sale treasures vicariously...! :-)
ReplyDeleteDiane, the collage is so inspired, I love all the different elements. Yummy lace from garage sale...score!
ReplyDeleteJust love seeing you put everything together D...Your Style + pieces of your classes = beautiful combination! I am so jealous of your yard sale finds I may have to give it another try around here;)
ReplyDeleteOh what lovely collage, lovely layers and what a wonderful idea to put it on a door (I assume you still use it) So you can see it often I really like that idea. Love your garage sale goodies that lace is dreamy
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I love that double frame idea. Looks great. Your girl is just awesome. You are really into everything, just awesome. Great work Diane, always inspiring. Have a great Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteDiane, this is just AMAZING! I love her. You are right - it's kind of like playing with paper dolls. I have a background laid out for another one - just need to get her going! LOL Love your tag sale finds - great stuff. Enjoy a wonderful Mother's Day weekend! Theresa
ReplyDeleteWow this is a beautiful piece and so interesting to hear about the different styles and techniques you have used. I love your girl I think I should try something like this :0) it looks like so much fun :0)
ReplyDeleteoh how I love your work!I am a follower of your blog because I'm going cross eyed reading past posts!
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