One of the ways I like to relax is to get out my paint and other art supplies, and just play around on paper--just for the sake of it. I know in my mind that I'm doing it for a reason, but in the moment--I'm just playing. It's my way of journaling, and I know that these papers will not go to waste---as all mixed media artists know---nothing goes to waste.
And while I was in the middle of painting these--I had a delivery from Stencil Girl--perfect timing!
I just love what you can achieve with stencils--layered or all by themselves. The paper on the left I made using just one stencil from Stencil Girl designed by Carolyn Dube--I know this stencil will be going into my 'favorite stencil pile'!
So here's what I did with my papers......I started out with an 8 x8 wood cradle board (with nice deep edges) and cut out pieces of my papers and arranged them until I liked the results and then got out my gel medium--
....added a little paint and stamping, but I knew I wanted more, so I started looking through my vast array of flea market finds--hardware in this case--
Okay, next I decided to collage on a plain wood mirror frame (love making the functional art pieces)
So here's what I did with my papers......I started out with an 8 x8 wood cradle board (with nice deep edges) and cut out pieces of my papers and arranged them until I liked the results and then got out my gel medium--
....added a little paint and stamping, but I knew I wanted more, so I started looking through my vast array of flea market finds--hardware in this case--
I usually like the rusty/patina look of vintage hardware, but I wanted to give them a whimsy look to go with the piece, so I just got out my acrylic paints and there you go!
What I did next was take another 8 x 8 cradle board and flipped it over to make a shadowbox--
.....using more flea market finds--a little fairy doll--love this porcelain doll that I found earlier this summer. Here she is in her finished home--
....again using my papers for the background of the piece--along with a washi tape border--gotta love that washi tape!
Okay, next I decided to collage on a plain wood mirror frame (love making the functional art pieces)
--with more flea market finds for embellishments....
...loved how this turned out!
So these 3 pieces were all made with collaged papers--
But what makes them more unique is that they were all made with my hand-painted papers--kind of like painting with paper. This is such a fun technique, and you can never have a 'bad' painted paper--when cut up, they always come together nicely........and any kind of paper will do for painting too--try it!!
10 comments:
I love your whimsical art. It brightens up a dreary day!
Always so colorful and happy around here! Love the new pieces, Diane :)
Fabulous papers ... I love just playing!! Your creations ... Love the polka dot door handle. Hugs Juls
Fabulous!! Great artwork and love the colors!!
xxx Marianne
Love all of these. You are right about painted papers always being useful. I painted some and forgot to dry inbetween spraying so I got some lovely brown shades but kept playing with them until I liked them better. When cut down for a card they look great - but as a 12x12, not so good!
Wow ! You are making great uses of all your treasures ! Fabulous !
Happy Wednesday !
how creative!!!
Love those papers, especially the one on the far right. You just never stop creating the most wonderful things!
Love the papers, the colors are so vibrant. How do you get them so bold and not "melt" into each other on your gelli plate? Love the piece with the door knob. You are so creative!
Have a great day!
hey diane
long time no see!
hope you are well and still enjoying making your art.
these 3 pieces are lovely! i especially love the green poka-dot door knob piece.
take care!
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