Dreamer of dreams - Mixed media canvas for Dusty Attic

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm on Dusty Attic's blog with a new mixed-media canvas. 

Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy (Boho Chic)

I primed the canvas and the chipboard with white gesso. Next, I covered the background with both light modeling and paper pastes. When painted, the two pastes will react differently creating the look of a rough wall. 

I painted the background with liquid acrylic paints to reproduce the colors of the photo background. I used mostly Umber at the top. For the bottom, I added several layers of Umber, Malachite Green, Burnt Sienna, and Ink Black for the shadow. 

At the top, I used the Circuit Circle stencil to add some circles with the light modeling paste. When dry, I painted them with Malachite Green to remind the ones of the photo and added shadows. 

I painted the Floral Fantasy chipboard with Coral, Malachite Green, and Deep Turquoise. I used Malachite Green for the Seedlings and the Rose Leaves, Coral for the Dandelion, and Pink Quartz for the Lemon Blossoms. 

I adhered the Floral Fantasy to a piece of cardboard to create added dimension. then, I added the flower cluster. I added shadows around the composition and white splatters.

To finish, I added glitter.

Dusty Attic products: 

• Floral Fantasy – Dusty Attic
• Fantasy Fronds – Dusty Attic
• Seedlings #2 – Dusty Attic
• Alice Elements #15 – Rose leaves – Dusty Attic business
• Dandelions – Dusty Attic
• Lemon Leaves & Blossoms – Dusty Attic
• Circuit Stencil – Dusty Attic

Other products:

• Flowers - 49 and Market (Wildflowers Punch);
• Flowers - Prima (The Home Baker: Whisked Garden);
• Art Ingredients - Finnabair Prima (Spring Glitter Set);
• Art Alchemy Liquid Acrylic - Finnabair Prima (Burnt Sienna, Umber, Ink Black, Titanium White, Deep Turquoise, Precious Set: Malachite Green, Coral, Pink Quartz);
• Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (Paper Paste);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White Heavy Gesso, Light Modeling Paste, Heavy Body Gel, Soft gloss Gel).

Stay forever young - Art journal page for 49 and Market

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on 49 and Market blog with a new page for my art journal. I used the latest collection Toddler Time. 

Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy (Little Mischief Makers)

I chose a sheet from the 6x8 paper set as my background. 

I selected a couple of Ephemera tags as the biggest elements of the cluster. Then I added a few "good point cards". I have no idea how you call them in English, so I translate directly from the way we call them In French :)

I added some tickets from the Laser Cut Elements and Ephemera Bits. 

I added a cat and a plane from the Laser Cut Icons on the top left and bottom right corner.

As you can see, the page can be used to make a layout as well. 

49 and Market products:

• Toddler Time - 49 and Market
• Toddler Time 6x8 Paper Collection Pack - 49 and Market
• Toddler Time Ephemera Bits - 49 and Market
• Toddler Time Laser Cut Elements - 49 and Market
• Toddler Time Laser Cut Icons - 49 and Market

Time stood still - Mixed media canvas for Dusty ATtic

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on Dusty Attic blog with a new mixed media canvas.

Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy (Making a spectacle)

First, I primed the canvas and all the chipboards with white gesso

I covered the canvas with texture paste. While the paste was still dry, I glued and pressed all the chipboard in the paste. I wanted to have the impression that the elements were embedded in a wall. 

 When everything was completely dry, I painted the background with Burnt Sienna and Ochre liquid acrylic paints with a lot of water. You must be careful when you use the paper paste as it once again becomes wet. So allow it to dry completely again before the next step.

The next step was to paint the chipboard. I used Burnt Sienna and Ink Black. I accented the color of the gears to make them stand out. I added some shadows around the clusters to add depth to the composition. 

To finish, I added black glitter.

Dusty Attic products:

• Broken Bits #12 – Rings – Dusty Attic
• Broken Chevrons small – Dusty Attic
• Industrial Cluster #4 – Dusty Attic
• Mini Cogs #2 – Dusty Attic
• Mini Cogs #3 – Dusty Attic

Other products:

• Art Alchemy - Finnabair Prima Liquid Acrylic (Burnt Sienna, Ochre, Ink Black);
• Art Extravagance - Finnabair Prima (Paper paste);
• Art Basics - Finnabair Prima (White Heavy Gesso, 3D Gloss Gel, Soft Gloss Gel).

The little details - Art journal page for 49 and Market

Hello Sweeties,

I wish you all a Happy New Year.

To start this year on a happy note, I chose a photo of a little mischievous girl. I found it really funny! What do you think?

Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy (Little Mischief Makers)

I chose to work with the Vintage Orchard collection and select a paper from the 6x8 paper pack. To add some texture to the background, I added a few rub-ons.

I selected some Ephemera bits, like the frame and the card with the text, to use as the base of the composition. Directly under the photo, I added two Stacked Frames. 

I selected some Acetate Shapes like the filmstrips or the leaves. 

I also added some Laser-cut Elements on both sides like the heart or the tickets. 

On the right side, I glued the title: The little details.  

49 and Market products:

• Vintage Orchard Collection - 49 and Market
• Vintage Orchard 6x8 Paper Collection Pack - 49 and Market
• Vintage Orchard Ephemera Bits - 49 and Market
• Vintage Orchard Laser Cut Elements - 49 and Market
• Vintage Orchard Stacked Frames - 49 and Market
• Vintage Orchard Acetate Assortment Set - 49 and Market
• Vintage Orchard Blendable Rub-on Transfer Set - 49 and Market