Welcome back to another month's challenge at Creative Artiste Mixed Media where we ask that you use at least 3 different mediums on your projects and let us know what they are. Today I'm sharing a piece I did for a local competition. It was a huge leap of courage for me to enter this as it was for the art section and a lot of local artists had entered. I don't consider myself an artist - I'm a crafter but I do love to dabble in this sort of mixed media so I thought I'd give it a go. I was beyond thrilled to win 2nd prize for my piece. It helps your confidence and keeps you motivated.
My piece was inspired by Shawn Petite and uses one of her stencils which is the little window frame.
I started off with a piece of Canvas Sheet 10' x 12' which is made by Crawford & Black. It had already been gesso primed so my first thing to do was fill it with a load of old book pages. I added some scribbles of paint from Tim Holtz Distress Crayons then covered it in white gesso. You can see a few of the pictures below as the painting was coming to life.
After adding the gesso I added some extra texture and interest with a stencil and some Texture Paste. I always use Daler Rowney. I then went over this with some Distress Inks to create a washed out colour. I used the window stencil by Shawn Petite and the door was cut from one of her papers and I drew in some steps. I wanted to give my house a Mediterranean feel so I added background stamping with the flowers in the pot to create more interest. I also added a butterfly. I kept playing around with the colours until I was happy with what I had.
I'm entering this into the following:
Dream Valley - 2 or more layers - lots of layers here
Make My Monday - fun with stencils - background stencil and stencilled window
Let's craft and create - layers
DD Triple B - butterfly
We love 2 Create - AG
The Outlawz - AG card free
Polkadoodle - AG
Creative Fingers - AG
11 comments:
Fabulous project Fiona and congratulations on your prize - well deserved! xx
A wonderfully textured project Fiona and very well deserving of a prize xx
Wonderful artwork, love all the texture that really gives it the effect and feeling of an old wall to match the old window and door. Congrats on the 2nd place, always a boost x
First of all may I say congrats on taking part in the competition Fiona it's a wonderful demonstration of creative courage. Your project is so peaceful and calming, almost a nod to slow down with life's fast pace. It's a beautiful thing.
Well done on taking 2nd place.
Happy creative September Tracey x
Wow! I love the blue doors on your mixed media piece. Blessings!
Many congratulations on your prize! Im not surprised that you won as your art is always fabulous ❤️. Loving the texture that you created and the grungy look and feel 😊. Wishing you a very happy September! Hugs, Jo x
Well done and congratulations! Thank you so much for entering your wonderful piece into our latest challenge at Let's Craft and Create. Cheryl W, DT
So very creative and fun, congrats!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Triple B!
Diane TB Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Triple B}
Wow, this is beautifully done! Gorgeous texture, colors and drawing! So happy you shared with us at AG in a Card Free Zone. Katrina PS Congrats on your well earned placing/honor!!
Fabulous project! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Triple B challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Triple B Challenge Co-Owner
Fiona, Beautiful project. The door is perfect. Love the texture and design. Have a Creative month. Hugs Judy
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