I've created a canvas this week as it's been a while since I did one. I just really wanted to have a little play and I love how this turned out.
My starting point was some lovely rice paper with the image of the garden gate on it by Studio Light. I loved the idea of going through that gate and exploring. I created my background with some new paints I've recently bought from Paper Artsy and they are fast becoming my favourites to use. I only used a few colours here as I only have 3 so far - I used Steel Grey and Seaglass. I added some texture paste with a stencil and then did some stamping and stencilling using products by Alison Bomber and Tracy Evans.
I added some extra texture and interest by using some scraps of book pages and ephemera for the butterfly which is one of Tim Holtz's Ideaology butterflies. I fixed it to some netting. I then found these two Tim Holtz paper dolls and they just reminded me of my grandchildren who are 7 and 3 and just love being out doors exploring so the words I found from Tim's quote books were just perfect.
I created the circles with the top of the paint pot of Snowflake also by Paper Artsy. I love how this turned out and it has pride of place on my wall.
4 comments:
So many fab stamps used on your canvas Fiona, such an atmospheric piece. Lovely that it reminds you of your grandchildren, a gateway to many outdoor adventures for them. Glad to read this takes pride of place.
Happy creative May Tracey x
Beautiful canvas, it has a dreamy feel with the soft colours and the paper dolls are a fabulous finishing touch
It really feels like the gate opens out to an adventure, Fiona! So many delicious layers, it looks great. Love that it brings your grandkids to mind. Hope you have a creative May! Anita xx
Fiona, love the texture, layering and project them. The canvas is beautiful. Hugs Judy
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