Welcome back to another Mixed Media challenge at Creative Artiste. Now what do we mean by Mixed Media - it seems to have different meanings for different crafters and artists. On our challenge group we would like to see you use at least three different types of medium - paints - be they oils, acrylics, watercolours, distress paint, - papers - such as old book pages, magazine images, designer series paper, handmade backgrounds, gesso, texture paste, die cuts, foliage, the list is endless. We would love you to challenge yourselves out of your comfort zone and join in with us with more mixed media elements.
My piece uses some old packaging from a cat food box - when you tear away the paper you get this lovely ribbed cardboard which is a great basis for some mixed media play. I covered it in gesso and then also some crackle paint in places. I also used some Tim Holtz Distress Paint to add extra colour to the background. The paper leaves are from Tim Holtz die cuts and I've used old book pages and some gel prints to cut them out. Adding extra ephemera pieces created from stamps by Tracy Evans adds to the interest including sentiments from some of Tracy's older stamps. I've added the sentiments to some burlap and tucked some dried poppy and flower seeds behind it. This burlap is great as it comes pre-glued. My piece measures approx 6" x 7" and will make a great piece of Autumn decor for my home.
I'm adding this into the following:
Inspired By - Autumn/Fall
Just Us Girls - Leaves
Creative Inspiration - AG
5 comments:
Beautiful autumnal creation, so many different textures and love the dried seedheads - they are a lovely touch
Loving your autumnal project! The corrugated textured background looks amazing with the autumn leaves - it's perfect for the season 😊. Happy October wishes! Hugs, Jo x
Stunning mixed media piece, so full of interest with the textures and colours xx
Fiona... what a fabulous collage! I can't thank you enough for sharing your creativity with Just Us Girls. Love it!
Gorgeous! I love all the textures and autumn elements in this piece. Happy Creative Artiste challenge!
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