That's what I like to call them. They're all on watercolor paper, and the reason I call them that is because since I'm just working on basically a piece of paper (a real THICK piece of paper)--it doesn't feel as scary to me as a blank canvas, and I seem to be more organic in what I'm doing. If I don't like the outcome, these papers won't go to waste--they'll be used as collage paper. I ended up making 7 pieces......
....she's a result from my class that I took from Christy Tomlinson--She Art 3--this very cool technique of suggesting facial features with shading--I love her classes!
I thought it was about time that I painted a turtle since I'm so obsessed with my real one : )
You know--the best things really DO just happen--I only used 7 pieces of paper--if I didn't like how it would be going--I would just re-paint until I did, and since this paper is 140lb weight--it can withstand anything. On all of these, I used a combination of acrylics and hard chalk pastels--Love these 2 together.
So here they all are--
.....and all completed--
Ready to go with me this summer to my shows--I just received notification yesterday that I was accepted into another show this summer--a BIG surprise--this was my first time that I applied to this one--I've heard great things about it. I've applied to a lot more--still waiting to here from them--these shows aren't that easy to get into, but I'm not taking any chances--I'm getting ready with lots and lots of art--which I love to do anyway!!
And more thing--what do I do with new art that I make?--ALWAYS make a new box!
Bloom True really stands out to me. But really they are all wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love your journal art. If you use pastels and chalk.....how do you "set" it so it does not smudge on the page?
ReplyDeleteLove it.
Janice
I love your pages! You have a wonderful sense of design. Have fun with your shows!
ReplyDeleteLovely work.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful art,I love every single one.
ReplyDeletePlease post if you ever do a show in Michigan.
hugs
They look fabulous framed and matted. Beautiful colors. I love those flowers in the "Bloom" painting.
ReplyDeleteLook at all that loveliness, they turned out so beautifully, all of them! I love the colour palette you used in the first image, just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThese are all so beautiful Diane. Congratulations on getting into the show. Love love the turtle!!! Your art is SO vibrant! Makes the heart happy.
ReplyDeleteWow wow how creative you are Diane!!!
ReplyDeleteLove every piece you've made... so nice, clever, artistic...
kind regards, Alie :-)
These make me happy just looking at them. Your colours are so wonderful and I just love your sense of whimsy. Each one is a delight, looking fabulous framed or as part of a box. Congrats on getting into the show you wanted. They are lucky to have you.
ReplyDeleteEach and everyone is fabulous, wish I could develop my girls in to something more, love what you do Diane x
ReplyDeleteThese will sell of that I am sure I adore them all they have something and I love how you have chosen to frame them. I really can't chose my fave this time all are FAB! Dxx
ReplyDeletewonderful collage and artwork Diane, loving them all. Congratulations on the showing. Happy Easter, Annette x
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You have a great talent!! Love your colours and style!
ReplyDeletexxx Marianne
Gorgeous art journal pages all in your signature bold, happy style! Simply beautiful...and absolutely stunning framed!
ReplyDeleteAll your hard work will pay off...I see your creations being snapped right up!
I'm new to mixed media and just came across your blog! You are amazingly talented ...your style is exactly what I love! Have also got you on my FB...so glad to have found you (-:
ReplyDeleteAll pages are breathtaking art works! Love the elements and the brilliant coloring. Really cheerful images, if I look them all i feel very good:-)
ReplyDeleteHugs Anja
Beautiful work!!! You are one VERY talented lady! Thank you for showing us your wonderful pages :-).
ReplyDeletewow ... just yummy wow! I am saving your blog for inspiration. Thank you so much!
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