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mardi 31 décembre 2024

Steampunk Xmas Wreath for Finnabair

Hello Sweeties,

Here is my last publication for 2024 and I want to wish you all a Happy New Year.

I'm up on Finnabair's blog with a Steampunk wreath for Christmas.

I primed the Ornate Frame, the Steampunk Sparrow, and the Steampunk Wreath with White Heavy Gesso. For the gears, I used Black Heavy Gesso.

I coated the Sparrow with Gilding glue and left it to completely dry before covering it with Gold Metallic Flakes. Then, I added some green highlights with Malachite Green from the Limited Edition Precious Set and Avocado liquid acrylic paints.

I used the Rust Effect Pastes to alter all the gears: chipboard as well as resin without forgetting the ones from the sparrow. When they were dry, I added some Vintage Gold wax to highlight the details and the texture.

I painted the Ornate Frame with Powder Pink from the Limited Edition Sentimental Set. Then I added some shadows with Burnt Sienna and Ink Black, and I finished with Vintage Gold wax to add some light.

I painted the flowers of the chipboard wreath with Powder Pink and the leaves with Malachite Green.

I've die-cut some greenery on watercolor paper. I painted them with Malachite, Avocado, and Rose Powder acrylic paint. I added a few flowers as well.

Finnabair products:

Other products:

Flowers - Prima Marketing (Mint Chip Roses (Home Baker collection);
Dies - Sozzix (Pencil Line Holly);

jeudi 31 octobre 2024

Let's Get Spooky! - Mixed media canvas for Finnabair

Hello Sweeties,
Today I'm up on Finnabair's blog with a mixed-media canvas inspired by the monthly theme: Let's Get Spooky!

Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy

As the base for the background, I decided to use the Solar tissue paper. I used the Soft Gloss Gel to glue on the canvas. Then, I added a very thin layer of Heavy White Gesso as I wanted to see the pattern afterward. I added a design with the Rocket Science stencil and 3D Gloss Gel.

When everything was completely dry, I painted the background with Liquid Acrylic paints in Nude, Burnt Sienna, and Ink Black to match the colors of the photo.

I primed the bat wings with Heavy Black Gesso and the other resin elements with Heavy White Gesso.

I painted the skull and the bones with the same Liquid Acrylic I used for the background. To alter the chains, I used the Rust Effect Paste set and some Old Silver wax.

I added some Vintage Silk wax to highlight the details of the bat's wings and the horns of the mountain sheep.

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samedi 31 août 2024

Soul Whisper - Mixed media panel for Finnabair

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm on Finnabair's blog with a new mixed-media canvas board inspired by the monthly theme: Creatures of the Night.

Photo: @ArtHouseWhimsy

I cut the Star Menagerie paper from the Stargazer collection to the canvas size and used Soft Matte Gel to glue it. Next, I covered the edges with Paper Paste. When dry, I painted the Paper Paste with different Liquid Acrylic paints to obtain the background colors of the photo.

I covered the cogs and the chains with Rust Effect Paste. When the paste was dry, I highlighted the details with the Old Silver wax.

I primed the light bulbs with White Heavy Gesso and covered their thread with the Rust effect Paste. Next, I covered the light bulbs with White Pearl wax and highlighted the filaments with the Honey wax.

I primed the Grungy Frame with Black Heavy Gesso and highlighted the detail with the White Pearl wax.
I added a small skull at the top of the frame. I primed the skull with White gesso and highlighted the details with watered down Ink Black liquid acrylic paint.

I used the Heavy body gel to glue all the elements of the composition.

To finish, I added a design with the stencil Book of Numbers and the Rust Affect Paste.

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mercredi 31 juillet 2024

Timeless - Mixed media panel for Finnabair Brand Ambassador

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on Finnabair's blog with a new canvas inspired by this month's theme: Rust and Patina.

Photo: ArtHouseWhimsy

First, I primed the canvas board with Heavy White Gesso. Then, I added an uneven layer of Modeling, Light Modeling, and Paper pastes. When dry, I painted the background with Violet, Ultramarine, and Prussian Blue.

I added a design with the Machinery stencil and the Brown Rust Effect Paste. When dry, I rubbed it with Cobalt wax.

I primed the cogs that I've selected from different moulds and the Clock Faces with Heavy Black Gesso. Then, I covered it with Brown and Red Rust Effect pastes. When dry, I highlighted the details with Old Silver wax.

I primed the Grungy Succulents, the Woodland Leaves, and some other resin elements with Heavy White Gesso. Next, I used the Blue and Green Patine waxes to color them. I added some highlights with Aged Brass wax.

I started the composition with the biggest cogs, and then I continued to add smaller elements. In the corners, I added a screw in each corner.

When everything was to my liking, I dry-brushed the background to tone down the color with white gesso as well as the design as I found the design too present.

To finish, I added some rust dripping.

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mardi 2 juillet 2024

Steampunk Gun - Alter toy for Finnabair

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm on Finnabair's blog for the monthly Brand Ambassador theme. This month we have to alter a toy. I chose a water gun.

First, I covered the water gun with Soft Matte gel to have a first layer. Then, I primed the plastic water gun with Black Heavy Gesso twice.

I selected some cogs from different moulds. I used Heavy Body Gel to glue them. I primed the cogs with Black Heavy Gesso.

I colored the cogs and some parts of the water gun with Green and Blue Patina waxes. When they were dry, I rubbed some Aged Brass wax.

For other parts, I used Black Gold and Celestial waxes.

Finnabair products:

jeudi 30 mai 2024

Trust your crazy ideas - Mixed media panel for Finnabair

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on Finnabair's blog with a mixed-media canvas board.

Photo: ArtHouseWhimsy

First, I primed the canvas board with White Heavy Gesso. Next, I selected some papers (old books mostly) which I glued with Soft Gloss Gel to the left side of the canvas. I added a thin layer of White Heavy Gesso to blend the papers. When dry, I added a design with 3D Gloss Gel and the Machinery Stencil. I painted the background with the Burnt Sienna liquid Acrylic when everything was dry.

I primed all the resin elements I've selected with White Heavy Gesso. I covered the gears with the Rust Effect Paste.

I used different blue waxes to color the Baroque Frame: Cobalt, Charcoal Black, and Midnight. I highlighted the details with Vintage Gold and Old Silver waxes.

For the other resin elements, I used Vintage Gold, Old silver, and Charcoal Black waxes to remind the color of the gears I've removed from an old alarm clock.

I glued all the elements of the composition with the Heavy Body Gel. I highlighted the details with Vintage gold and Old Silver waxes. I used the Ink Black Liquid Acrylic to add some shadow where needed.

To finish, I added blue and gold glitter.

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samedi 30 mars 2024

Blue Moth - Tag for Finnabair BA

Hello Sweeties,

Today I'm up on Finnabair blog with a tag. I just have to play with all the new waxes and believe me, they are all amazing!

To start, I primed the tag (21 x11 cm) with white heavy gesso. Then, I covered it with Carte Postale Tissue Paper. I primed the tissue paper with clear gesso and added a design with the Secret Letter Stencil and Pearl Icing Paste.
When dry, I color the background with Burnt Sienna and Nude Acrylic paints.

Before gluing all the resin elements of the composition with 3D Matte Gel, I primed them with White Gesso as well as the Metal Blooms and the Woodland Leaves.

I painted the flowers and the moth’s body with Tiger Orange and the wings with Purple.

Then, the fun begins with the waxes. For the flowers, I used Coral and Red Flames, and for the leaves, Moss Green and Acid. I colored the frame with Black gold, I just love it! and as well as the gears.