This time it's a 6 x 12 gallery canvas turned over and magically becoming a shadowbox again--
If you follow my Facebook page, then you already know the little fact about this wood spool, but if not, I'll tell you--
These wood spools are around 6 inches tall, and I found them at a garage sale. There were 2 boxes of them with about 30 in each box. The lady let me have them all for $5.00!! I see lots of possibilities with them. I LOVE garage sales (in case you don't know), and I can't wait for them to start up again!......and I had fun with all of the little details......
I seem to have a recurring theme in these last few pieces that I've been making...
...and that would be that Life is Good! And right now life is very good here in Salter land. Well, for one thing, Spring is on its way--Winter never came, so we've been enjoying spring-like weather for a while now. And....tomorrow, I'm going to a baby shower---my son's girlfriend's to be exact. I mentioned last Fall that I was going to be a grandmother for the first time--April to be exact. And now we know that it's a girl! Oh my goodness!!--I forgot how fun it is to shop for a little baby girl.. and I'm having lots of fun shopping for her! And then in May, my daughter is getting married! So..Life is pretty good right now around here--a little hectic...but in a good way.
I'm still enjoying my Fresco workshop with Joyce--
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.....just loving the texture...
And speaking of workshops--back in the Fall, I signed up for Sharon's Faces in Collage class, but really didn't have time for it. But now I started fooling around with paint-over collaged faces. I wanted to try it out in my journal of girls, and I loved painting this way--
At first, it felt kind of weird painting over a face that was already there, but I got over that quick--I love that the facial features are already there to guide you, but how you can turn the face into your own style. I'm hoping to make an art piece from what Sharon is teaching us in her class.
And one more thing--I want to thank Natasha for giving me The Versatile Blogger award on her blog today---great start for my day and weekend. Go check out her blog --she's very fun, not to mention, a very talented artist!
30 comments:
That spool was just begging for a 6 x 12. I've never seen a spool like that. What a find! Your faces are lovely and I want to tank you for the classroom shout out. I appreciate you.
Yes yes tank you tank you thank you!
love what you did with the spool, great piece, so happy. And congrats on all fronts, sounds like you and your family have lots to celebrate! And there's nothing like being a Grandmother :-)
Loving those spools:O) And congrats on all the good things going on in your life and a Baby Girl how fun!!:O) :O)
Enjoy watching your work grow and bloom. So glad life is good :)
Your art is all about the details! Oh how pretty! Happy times for you right now! I'm so happy for you! ♥ I'm having a friendship giveaway right now...hope you can stop by soon! Hugs! ♥
Your assemblage skills are so amazing! You make want to go out and look at everything (garage sales, auction sales) in a whole new light! That's how well you inspire Diane...THANK YOU!
Diane or shall I say Grandma...Congratulations!!! Oh I remember the excitement with the first one. I was totally beside myself. Enjoy this time because though the coming of each grandchild is special there is nothing like the first one. Sending a big happy hug!!
And your art! I can feel the happiness coming though in your art. Extra fun and joy with the colors and growing of the good life! More hugs :)
I'm happy for the good life. :) Shadow boy is fabulous and so ar the girls. I love paint-overs, too. :)
Life IS good, isn't it? Congratulations to you on all counts: your art, your new-soon to be born grand baby, and own daughter's wedding. You must be beaming.
The shadow box is terrific, the colors are bold, and the details express all the happy things going on in your life. I love looking at all the details - my eyes keep going back and forth over each piece you create, to make sure I don't miss anything.
(good score on the wooden spools.)
Congratulations on all the happy events you have coming up!
Those spools were a great score and I'm looking forward to seeing the creative ways you come up with for using them.
Diane this is amazing!! Your creativity knows no bounds!! And I love your two new girls!! I have yet to try a paint over technique. For some reason it intimidates me. lol
i am always just a shadow away...thank goodness...not to miss anything here! just LOVE that cylinder and shape of the canvas, oh creative one! xo
Those spools........wowowowowowowow !!!!! Lucky you, lucky find and you make them amaaaaaaaaazingly beautiful ♥♥♥
And thank you again for the reference to the Fresco workshop. You are making wonderful pieces there as well xoxo
Congratulations on becoming a grandmother,and on your daughter's wedding! Very exciting!
I love your shadowbox, and your girls! The classes sound very interesting and fun!
All three pieces are incredible, I can't decide which one I like the best! The shadowbox is my favorite so far...it's over the top Diane, and the faces are so different, I love the texture of the first and the writing on the second! I can't keep up with your creativity...it's amazing!
I LOVE this Diane- and love the spools you so lucky found-
and congratulations on soon becoming a grandma, that will be the best time ever for you, holding that tiny new family member .
Your facepainting looks also amazing, and so does your wonderful fresco piece- so many different art pieces and all fabolous.
Hugs,Dorthe
Gorgeous faces Diane! Wow you have a lot of exciting times ahead! First granbaby! Congratulations!
Hope your weekend is nice and relaxing.
Jenniferxx
Hi there- your latest creation is mesmerizing- I love it!
Just wanted to mention that I just finished a piece from Faces in Collage myself! Painting on faces was new to me- I'm amazed and pleasantly surprised by the transformations it brings out. Great post -thanks!
Wow what a find those spools are, and I love what you've done with this one! I do hope your new grand-daughter brings you as much joy as mine have .... its the best!!
Gorgeous, gorgeous work as always!!!! What a find those spools were!!! :) And I love your painted-over collage face. I will soon be attempting this, myself. Looking forward to it. And congrats on your blog award!
Diane how lovely you are becoming a grandmother! Baby clothes are just the best thing to shop for I agree. I like how you have done the collaged face. I think it is a great way of learning!
Enjoy all the good stuff!
ManonX
Hi Diane ~
Just a note to let you know that I’ve nominated you for a Versatile Blog Award. Here’s a link to my blog post that talks about it:
http://laurejanus.blogspot.com/2012/02/versatile-blog-award.html
There’s also a link to the Versatile Award site that explains the premise behind the award. I picked your blog because I always leave with something I didn’t have before, whether it’s inspiration, validation, information, or a smile. Sometimes all of the above! I always read your posts regardless of how many posts I have in my reader or how tired I may be. Thanks for your contribution to the blog world, your words make a difference to me and many others, I’m sure. You’re welcome to choose your own favorite blogs to award but please don’t feel obligated to do so. People are busy and this isn’t meant to be one more thing to add to the to-do list. Just know that your blog brightens my day!
Cheers ~
Laure Janus
Chaos and Art
First of all, congratulations on becoming a grandmother!
You are so busy...love all three pieces, but especially the shadowbox. The colors are fantastic!
Wishing you a wonderful, art-filled week!
Gaby xo
I would never have guessed that was a spool. I love the 3D-ness of your box.
Diane...you just have such a touch with everything you do. EVERYTHING!
My favorite thing in this post is your fresco face...yes! That texture...and those eyes...how do you make those eyes? Amazing.
Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. : )
Oh, Diane! So much Love in this post....a new baby girl, a wedding, pouring out art from heart to fingertips.....
Life is treating you very good....and I'm so happy for you!!!!
WOWOWOWOW! So much beauty here - LOVING the fresco work especially, xoxo
I'm happy that there is happiness in your life. Love those spools and what you are doing with them. Very nice shadowbox. I am working on one right now but am not to sure how to go about it. Your creativity is awesome. Stay happy.
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