Working on Some Palms....

I've had a canvas sitting around collecting dust for awhile....
I'd done a very ambitious background which I happened to love...
Neglected to take a picture of...
Lots of blues on the teal side, green, yellow...
Anyhow, I got inspired...
And here's the progress thus far...

I have to say barely any of the original background is still visible.....
Lots of acrylic layers encouraged to drip thanks to a spray bottle and a desk chair for an easel...

My new favorite color is "Pyrrole Red Light"....(don't ask me how to pronounce it)...
Just know I'm a big corally orangey reddish fan...

Completely different theme for me...
and have to say I'm enjoying it!

Joining Paint Party Friday and you should Too:)

HappY HolidaYs To ALL!!!

Stay

I've been painting.....

I started the background with a newspaper my husband brought back from China awhile ago.  Even though I have not a clue what it says, I love the look of the written language.  I chose not to do alot of imagery layering rather lots of acrylic glaze with my paint for the transparent effect.....

A special symbol and message....paints, mediums, inks and charcoal...

have carried me to this point for now....

Yesterday's afternoon....

Listened to Bocelli and the rain

Spent hours painting....

"Solitario"......

WIP for PPF Week 39

Layers of collage and paints...

waiting for the stenciled molding paste to dry...

Before adding more....

collage and paints..

love this process!

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The Elf Effect

There's been a busy Elf indeed around our home....

Endlessly enhancing...editing...embellishing...

Every evening I enjoy exploring all the little elements throughout...

It's evident the elves have a favorite....

Endearing residents exist on every surface....

Even branches....

Some visitors are Extra glittery...

Enchanting....

Extremely jolly....

and equipped with fashionable essentials

 for the season's excursions...

Joining Jenny's AlphabeThursday featuring the letter "E"....

And extending the invite to You!

WOYWW #130

Here's what's on my workdesk this Wednesday morning...

Inspired by angels....journals....thread....music...

paint...paper....stencils....

What's on yours?

HellO WorLd...

How ya been?

Inspired By Violet

Who doesn't love the color violet...?

It's been described as majestic....royal....regal...

Me...?  I haven't always been a violet lover, but am fast becoming one...

I LOVE that huge POP of vibrancy from violet....the blue hues compliment my landscaping...

And I got inspired with DYES...

I dyed Canvas...then stenciled..added details like the fabric flower....

Yummy rivets!

A black glossy bamboo handle....and voila!  

See more here

Wine Journal Note Book

Have been working on this one for a bit....

Started with a box I recycled...then gessoed for that wonderful texture...began drawing and painting getting more and more inspired by all those wine corks;)

Finally finished it up....

Lots of pages with pockets, tags, tabs...

Really enjoyed sewing papers, fabrics, trims, etc throughout....

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85882606/wine-journal-note-book

And am happy to share with you for Paint Party Friday:)