........one of my favorite flavors of ice cream, and also a wonderful color combination to work with in your art--you can't go wrong. This is the color/flavor for this week for Kristin's Summer of Color.
So for this prompt I decided to make some art with my latest art technique that I've learned this year. I've always loved this type of paper art, but never tried my hand at it until I took Christy Thomlinson's workshop She Had Three Hearts. Junelle Jacobsen was a guest teacher for one of the weeks and she demonstrated this technique--rolled paper art, and I've been hooked ever since. I made me some mint chocolate chip rolls with a little bit of strawberry ice cream added to the mix---
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I painted up some vintage dictionary pages---I like using these because they're so thin, and roll very easily---but you can use any type of paper.
I then adhered them on to a 6 x 12 gallery canvas--
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So basically, they became part of my background along with the collaged paper and lace. I knew that I wanted something in the center for my focal point, which leads me to my latest journal girl--
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LOVED the way she turned out, and she was perfect for what I had in mind. I reduced the size of her on my photo program, then printed her out in black and white on a dictionary page, and then adhered her on to a wooden heart--
....and then I just repainted her in those yummy mint chocolate chip colors and a touch of strawberry ice cream!
--adding those finishing touches--
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....lots of fun to make! So if you want to join in with this week's color, go to Kristin's blog where you can get all of the details and also see everyone else's mint chocolate chip pieces--this is one of my favorite things to do--to see how everyone brings out their own individual style when they're given a challenge.
That's brilliant, Diane! How sturdy are those rolled papers? Looks a lot of work but totally fantastic. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is fantatsic, love how you have used your paper rolls. I made some a while ago but didn't know what to do with them - now I have some inspiration! Valerie
ReplyDeleteAt each image I'm thinking - wow, beautiful and then I scroll down and there is more and then the final imagee - wow kapow - I love it and I need to learn to keep going and adding more layers
ReplyDeleteWow, Diane - I'd not been to your log recently but now I remember why I like your art soooooo much! This is just lovely....you had me at the rolled papers! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThis is very inspiring, Diane. I like these rolled papers very much, but haven´t tried so far.
ReplyDeleteLove how all your bits came together. And the rolled papers give a great dimension.
ReplyDeleteHappy Creating !
Oh my word - this is beautiful!! I agree the colour combinations are just gorgeous anyway and with the addition of a little pink you've totally brought it all together. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSimply adorable...love the use of subtle colors and the little heart above is what I heart the most!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely super piece. Really must have a go at the rolled paper technique. BJ
ReplyDeleteHoly cow. Talk about a finished project. This is incredible. And thanks so much for sharing how you made it, too!
ReplyDeleteWow, who would have known rolling the paper art like that would add so much to a background? This is just exquisite, truly Diane. It adds so much.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings
Kelly
Lovely and suo unusual. That's what I ADORE about Summer of Color, the variety of artistic creations. The rolled papers look wonderful with your soulful girl.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art but your making me crave ice cream!
ReplyDeleteYou come up with the coolest ideas. Beautifully done, I expect this will become a favourite among your customers.
ReplyDeleteDiane, everything you touch just turns to magic!!
ReplyDeleteYou take my breath away! Stunning!
ReplyDeleteJessi xox
The rolled paper is overthe top Diane! Wow, I love it!!! Do you have more hours in the day then we do? There always seem to be so many intricate steps to your pieces, but it pays off in the depth and gorgeousness!
ReplyDeleteOoh very intriguing. I've not seen this done before. Love it Diane!
ReplyDeletethis is so pretty and your girl is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow-- this is amazing. great ideas from start to finish. i love the look of those rolled papers and the handle on the top of the canvas is a perfect touch as well. i love how you took an old journal page and repurposed it digitally...and the dictionary background is brilliant. this is definitely going down on my list of faves. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous piece! Yummy colours too! Thanks for the description of your process as well.
ReplyDeleteWow....this is absolutely beautiful....so many brilliant ideas here...just amazing work...thankyou for sharing...xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! I agree with many of the other comments that I was impressed by the first few pics. I couldn't believe there was more and loved the finished product.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love how you used the rolled paper. It looks perfect behind the heart. Such a great idea to put that beautiful portrait on it too. Another wonderful week of SOC 2!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a stunning piece of work - everything about it is perfect from the image of the girl to the rolled paper background, to the fantastic handle on the top of the canvas - I just LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteTotally inspirational.... I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done with this - and that handle on top is perfect. Have fancied making some of those earrings made from rolled paper ... yet another thing to add to my To Do list!
ReplyDeletethat's super pretty Diane! mint and chocolate chip ... who would have thought!! i need to try out this color palette :)
ReplyDeleteYour canvas is absolutely STUNNING!!! Just love the rolled papers and your gorgeous girl on the wooden heart is incredibly beautiful... fabulous with the dictionary paper showing through...
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Jenny x
Oh i absolutely love this!!
ReplyDeleteOh I adore your project! I too kept thinking wow and then there was more.
ReplyDeleteI love this!! just love it!
ReplyDeleteLove her! Wow I just love this!
ReplyDeleteThat is insanely good and the paper rolls are just beautiful... I would have submitted the paper you rolled up and have thought it was a good take on the theme... this is an amazing piece of work...xx
ReplyDeleteAlso one of my favorite ice cream flavors and I am drawn to that shade of green. Your collage is so beautiful! Everything came together perfectly and the rolled paper is a fabulous way to add dimension. I remember in the 70's my cousin would roll magazine pages so thinly and then adhere them to all around a can to make a pencil holder. Very cool looking! Have a great rest of the week. Tammy
ReplyDeleteAwesome. So Creative!
ReplyDeleteyou always make me smile to diane! i don't know whether to go eat or make something...now there's a thought...i'll just multitask and see what happens...i know it won't be as LUSCIOUS as all this.
ReplyDeleteand YESSSSSSSS, i wish you could come over tooo. oh we would have a grand time together! xo
Wow - this is fabulous! From the beautiful paper rolls to her beautiful face as the centerpiece, and the gorgeous lace. It all came together wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful, Diane! and the rolled paper technique gives it a great dimension. gorgeous!
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Just wonderful! I love the 3D effect and your special touches!
ReplyDeleteBut now of course, I will have to go buy some chocolate chip mint ice cream, especially since today is predicted to be the hottest day this week!
this turned out wonderful Diane!
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful and very smart. Love all the detail. Just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteOMG...Absolutely Gorgeous!.. Love the paer rolls and what you did with this challenge!..
ReplyDeletegorgeous! How do you do this? You're super amazing to me!
ReplyDeleteWow that is incredible. The rolled paper is such a wonderful contrast and interesting background. Didn't think to print my already drawn out art onto printed pages. Hmm must try that sometime. Lovely artwork all around.
ReplyDeleteLesley
Wow, beautiful work here, thank you for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is just gorgeous! Love your paper art and that face...beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDiane...what a lot of work you did, thank you for sharing this process!! It is so beautiful!! Wow so impressed!!
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!How did I miss this last week??? It's fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the rolled papers, the lady, the knob...every part of it:)
Great job!
You are SO talented!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI've seen that rolled up paper technique before but haven't tried it myself, I may have to now. Your piece is wonderful! Love the addition of the lace and that handle!
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful! thanks for the step by step!
ReplyDeletethat's awesome!
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