Friday, March 25, 2011

Paint Party Friday 2

Wednesday, I posted a canvas I began...




Acrylics, stamps, lots of various papers including maps, telephone pages and scrapbook paper ripped for the rough edge..
As of last eve, here's the progress.... pardon the ever present glare I always get with early morning photo's on the desk...



More of the same materials mentioned above...added some napkins because I love the translucency and experimented with conte crayons on the skin tones.  Initially, I really loved the way they blended, but the more I worked with them, the less "blendable" they became.  Still trying to figure that one out, but even so, will definitely try them again ...perhaps on paper next round.


One last photo with some digital elements applied....and I will leave you to explore and or join in on other paint parties by clicking on the link below:)


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36 comments:

  1. CrystalMarch 25, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Very nice! She is just beautiful ;-)

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  2. DeannaMarch 25, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Very nicely done. I think the skin tone turned out great. I haven't tried conte crayon yet but knowing me, it' won't be long. lol

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  3. TheresaMarch 25, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    This is lovely, from her pretty face to the flowers in her hair and textured pattern of her dress. Have a happy weekend ahead. ~Theresa

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  4. GlorV1March 25, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Very nice. The conte crayons that you used on the skin tones work wonders. She's awesome and I'm going to Michaels for some conte crayons. Tee Hee.

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  5. Domestic IcingMarch 25, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Wow -- This is gorgeous! The texture, the color, the pattern, all of it!

    Happy Paint Party Friday!

    Charlie

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  6. MarleneMarch 25, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    I love this, the mixed elements are gorgeous together. Can't wait to try some mixed media canvases myself.

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  7. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    She is so powerful, almost commanding. You've done an incredible job with ths painting!
    BTW, even with paper Conte Crayons seem to stop blending (and begin scratching your hard work) after a certain number of layers. It's too bad, because the colors are so amazing!
    Happy PPF!
    Stephanie

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  8. SHERI COOKMarch 25, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Love the textures of your work. Great piece!

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  9. manomijMarch 25, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    I never thought of using telephone pages thank you for that tip!!!
    I am wondering if we have these Conte Crayons in the UK... I want to try those out I love your choice of colour pallet. Thank you for spreading the word about my blog give away!
    ManonX

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  10. HeatherMarch 25, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Oh she's very cool - I love seeing all of the things you added to give her such great texture! really fun blog, too! It's soo pretty and full of color! have a great friday

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  11. Pam TuckerMarch 25, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    She's gorgeous! I love all of the elements you used in this painting. The textures are wonderful! I just watched a video this morning on using Conte Crayons...now I have to go get some.

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  12. ChristineMarch 25, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    lots of texture and nice colours, beautiful!

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  13. UnknownMarch 25, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Awesome job. I love your color choices. :-)

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  14. EVAMarch 25, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Very very pretty! Love the flowers in her hair. Too bad one can't reach out and touch all those textures!

    Great to have you back at the party Theresa!

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  15. Kristin DudishMarch 25, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Such beautiful colors and textures! I love all of the fabulous details in this...

    xo
    Kristin

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  16. AbelaMarch 25, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    A job well done and original. Greetings from Spain

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  17. NellyMarch 25, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    I love the details in her hair. She is beautiful.

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  18. Kharlie BugMarch 25, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Beautifully done. Your style is what I wish I could do in my art journals.

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  19. Rebecca AnthonyMarch 25, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    This is INCREDIBLE!! WOW!! Love it!

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  20. K.March 25, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Love mixed media...brings so much character to a piece. There's a lot of depth in her eyes!

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  21. Heather FoustMarch 25, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Very well done! I love all the textures!

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  22. Rosie KaplanMarch 25, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Love all the texture and multi media approach.

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  23. Carrie MartinezMarch 26, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    I love her hair, the little details! Such a rich color palette...very vibrant :)
    Have an inspired weekend!

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  24. Hybrid JMarch 26, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    The texture work is just amazing. Well Done! ;)

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  25. YvonneMarch 26, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    I have heard that about Conte crayons, but I have never used them. You did a wonderful job and I love the colors. Happy PPF.

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  26. gmaMarch 26, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    She is awesome and so is the little songbird.
    :-)

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  27. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I love all the juicy layers! Your piece and all your work is great. I didn't know you were playing in WOYWW. I will have to keep an eye out for you! Thanks for stopping by to visit me. :-)

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  28. angelselfMarch 26, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Beautiful piece, and fabulous texture. Wonderful work! Kathryn

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  29. Priti LisaMarch 26, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I love collage and paint in the same piece...this is a beautiful piece :)
    xo

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  30. DianeMarch 26, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    She's beautiful Theresa!! I love the collage elements. I have Conte crayons, but haven't tried them yet.

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  31. FallingladiesMarch 27, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Love the pattern in the hair!

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  32. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    These are just stunning!

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  33. AnnabelleMarch 27, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Interesting with the textures, color and collage....quite different. Like the results every much!


    Annabelle >^..^<

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  34. Cindy AdkinsMarch 28, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Oh, she's beautiful, Theresa!!! I hope you had a great weekend!
    XO

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  35. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMarch 28, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    I love layering, too. :) This piece is so nice.

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  36. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingMarch 29, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Oh my goodness this is so pretty!

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