Studio 48 Tango

Mixed Media Palms

2012-02-03T10:58:00.000-05:00

Linking up to PPF to share my latest Works In Progress....

Oodles of layers on these 5 x 5 gallery wrapped canvases...

Each has a special message along with handmade papers embellished on the sewing machine...

Loving the breezy, balmy tropical feel....

And Happy Palettes!

Come share your art with Paint Party Friday!

Get Inspired!

2012-02-02T15:51:00.000-05:00

Got to take some time to post some of these yummy colors I'm surrounded by....

Just a quick step into the garden....

Where I've captured some vibrant hues...

That I hope will INSPIRE you....

To CREATE....

With color...fearlessly.....

Happily.....

Freely......

With Lots of Layers....Drips....

And imagination!

:))))

Waking Up!

2012-01-16T06:18:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday!

Working on Some Palms....

2011-12-23T10:11:00.000-05:00

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

2011-12-19T11:26:00.000-05:00

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....

2011-12-13T10:20:00.000-05:00

Listened to Bocelli and the rain

Spent hours painting....

"Solitario"......

WIP for PPF Week 39

2011-12-09T08:24:00.000-05:00

Layers of collage and paints...

waiting for the stenciled molding paste to dry...

Before adding more....

collage and paints..

love this process!

Sharing with Paint Party Friday

Join in!

The Elf Effect

2011-12-08T13:40:00.000-05:00

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

2011-11-30T09:52:00.000-05:00

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...

2011-11-28T12:53:00.000-05:00

How ya been?

Inspired By Violet

2011-11-14T17:19:00.000-05:00

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

2011-11-11T12:44:00.001-05:00

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:)

She went out on a limb.....

2011-11-04T08:55:00.000-04:00

"She went out on a limb, had it break off behind her

and discovered she could fly...." Kobi Yamada

See more of my other Kobi inspired works here....

Sharing with Paint Party Friday for other paintings around the globe:)

BlooM!

2011-10-29T15:57:00.000-04:00

“I hope you will go out and let stories happen to you, and that you will work them, water them with your blood and tears and you laughter till they bloom, till you yourself burst into bloom.”

Paint Party Friday 33

2011-10-28T09:12:00.000-04:00

Finally adding some new pieces to the shop that I completed this week!

Love the little key, dimensional heart additions to this one....

They're both 6 x 6 mixed media on masonite...inspired by Kobi Yamada:)

Really love the process of painting and layering...

texturizing...

gluing...

Inspired by a quote....Watching it all come together....ART!

Joining up with PPF! Check it out for more ART!

Fur Baby Journal...An Autumn Project

2011-10-26T09:56:00.001-04:00

More about the journal I made for family....

Somebody likes eggs:)

"Frame" a photo with pretty lace sewn with bright thread....

Layers of paint, molding paste with a stencil,

cookbook pages sewn in under the transparency = cuteness!

Mrs. Booey posing in her garden chair....

Acrylic inks applied with an eyedropper over stenciled molding paste flows in a neat pattern...

Gotta have a little book for Notes!
(Recycle all those little scraps)

I love outlining details in graphite on photos...
or using a fine point pen to "pop" images...

A patina coating on the Garden Key....

"This world is but a canvas to our imagination"
Henry David Thoreau

Watercolor background...
Grab a stencil and some Glimmer Mist...

Print and sew a border around photos and transparencies...

Grab your "ultimate glue" and fasten a charm or two..

Stamp...doodle....write....

Don't be afraid to sew around details in photos....

Use a charcoal pencil to outline shapes or circle images you want to stand out...

Layering tissue paper applied with gel over a background adds interest and softness...

Don't stop layering there...use rub ons, inks and doodles to personalize pages...

Sew a pretty trim on your page to complete your composition...

A wash of color over stenciled molding paste accents details...

Add personal thoughts in open spaces....

Graphite pencils help shade and give depth to embellishments...

All for now.... Gotta Create and check out Jenny's Autumn Alphabe-Thursday hop!

So...I've been busy!

2011-10-25T21:45:00.000-04:00

Creating a Journal! Fur Baby Themed!
Bro-in-law #1was just here from Ohio and kindly brought some pics to share ...

During his visit, I wanted to create a keepsake for them honoring their relationship with their furbabies...

Omar and Mercedes (aka Mrs. Booey)...

I'm sharing a sneak preview of the first page...

Lil Mama making eggs for the loyal customers....

More tomorrow....

I'm ready for sweet dreams here...

and hope you have them too....

Itinerary for Orvieto

2011-10-18T19:22:00.000-04:00

I don't know about you...but I have memory issues....

especially when traveling and experiencing so many new things in a day...

I definitely wanted to have a journal page of our itinerary on the Adventure in Italy...

I thought Kristin's method for a pocket page would be perfect....

a Journal within a Journal...

Did some printing on transparencies...sewing...gluing...painting...

crackling...

inking...stamping...

All the good stuff we mixed media peeps live for...

Made a separate little travel journal for my pocket...

Two pages for each day...Lots of journaling to do....

and I can always add more...

VOILA.... Finito for now....

Time for some journaling....

And look forward to sharing the next page soon...

Madonna in Orvieto

2011-10-16T13:08:00.000-04:00

If you wander to the end of one of the garden paths in San Lodovico ...

You will be greeted by a beautiful plaque...

On a stone wall....that's probably surrounded by roses in the spring...

Keeping watch over the pumpkins and eggplants and zucchini and one stalk of corn

growing in the fall garden...

Along with feathered friends who choose to sing....

Some may rest.....

Or Pray....

But all will be....

Blessed...

Illuminations....

2011-10-12T11:49:00.001-04:00

Light Bulb moment...
How about a watercolors and salt background....?

Choose a pretty stencil/mask....
(This one's by Prima and comes in a set of 5)

"Frost" with Light Molding Paste...
I used Golden..
I have a sweet little sampler kit of gels, etc that I got at "Michaels" (clip your coupons ladies!)

Get Lost in your stash of newly "acquired" Italian ephemera....add paints, inks.... always music....
Locate that lonely photo you have of an Orvieto street Lamp with beautifully scrolled metal work...vigilantly illuminating the textured architecture....cobblestone street...and strolling wanderers traveling with their shadows....

Print on transparency - flip image - add stamped text (STAZ-ON ink) and sew to train ticket...then to background paper using that gorgeous colored thread you just bought in the USA ...and don't sweat over the "wonkiness"(think "charm") of your stitches...

Sneeze, cough, blow your nose and wonder why the amount of vitamins you choke down daily that you shop for at "The Beautiful People" market (Whole Foods) and pay a ridiculous amount of money for have allowed this cold to flourish in your body...when your travel companion pal - who does not partake of such nonsense - is perfectly fine....

Focus...get back on track please and consult your trusty old book scarfed years ago from an Ohio barn for words that express your "illuminations" (1. to supply with light. 2. to enlighten. 3. to clarify) in Orvieto....

Do NOT get caught up in the "trusty old book" story while searching for words...about your experience in Orvieto...

Wistfully stare into space reminiscing about your adventure...the village, the culture, the ambiance, the food, the wine, the CHEESE - consider a travel journal page on cheese...realize you haven't eaten...

Feel Blessed...Illuminated...Inspired...

Turn off the computer and Go Live (vivere), Appreciate (apprezzare) and search for pecorino!

The 100 Fountains

2011-10-09T18:06:00.000-04:00

Hard to believe I was in Italy only a week ago....
I spent last Sunday on an Alitalia flight that was over 10 hours...
Thank heavens for direct flights...
Didn't sleep a wink....think I watched 6 movies or so, although I couldn't tell you what they were...
Working on my Travel Journal all this week has continued to remind me of the Adventure....

I started the background with some Golden Heavy Body Acrylics....

Pushed a few colors around with my handy dandy credit card....

It dries fairly quickly, so put some elbow grease into it as watercolor paper loves to soak it up...

Used a foam stamp, brushed some gesso on....
Then merrily stamped...and...stamped some more...
(Clean stamp immediately after)

Tap fingers while waiting for the gesso to dry....
Pour a vino...or tea....or coffee....water?

Add some depth with watercolors....
Or acrylics....
Or inks...
Don't stop with one....

Get involved with glue, thread, google...
Encounter bobbin issues on the sewing machine....
Consult the manual - Toss - and page Husband...

Misspell Italian translation only to be realized after taking photos, resizing photos, etc...
Correct spelling with a handy scrap as peeling each of those clear letters off for stamping is annoying...

Pour another vino...or tea....or coffee....water?
Don't stop with one....and curse the fact that you are no longer satisfied with that $9.99 Cavit.....

Get engrossed in 15 layers of wallpaper, paint, pearl-ex, inks, oil pastels, buttons, book searching for an EXACT phrase...or hoping one will "speak" to you....

Put on your new Italian tunic and scarf...and go to dinner....wear GOOD shoes and insist your husband wear that sexy Italian shirt you picked up in the market for 5 euros....squeeeeee...

Indulge in microwave popcorn with parmesan cheese watching "True Grit" trying to figure out what the heck Jeff Bridges is saying....
Sneak off to bed with your ipad determined to reach level 8 on "bejeweled"...
Sleep fitfully thanks to your "Alitalia cold"....consider tossing a pillow at the dog whose "guarding" the house from the cat who is outdoors meowing to be let in....feel pity for your bed partner...

Finally decide to just get up...clean the kitchen...make coffee that tastes nothing like the deliciousness you had a week ago...sneeze...cough...go smoke a cigarette...check emails, blog, facebook...and decide you are NOT getting out of your PJ's...may not EVEN wash your face and you WILL finish this page....
After greek yogurt with blueberries...because you are starving (why does this happen when you eat late at night???)....

Be HappY!....Finish Page.....Provide link to Villa D'Este and the 100 Fountains...Encourage everyone to visit...

Consider a shower at 6pm....
Wonder how late Jo-Ann's is open because I'm not sure I can cut that Italian lace I bought....
Post to Blog...Facebook...Facebook Group...

And Pour another vino...or tea....or coffee....water?

The Path

2011-10-07T19:48:00.000-04:00

Even though the dust bunnies beckon, I'm continuing to work on my Travel Journal....

Quinacridones, tissue paper, molding paste and stencil to start.......

I knew what I wanted my focal point to be when I started.....rare as that is....

A photo from Tivoli gardens in Italy that doesn't come close to capturing the essence of that path....it was long...so full of sights, sounds, smells...beautiful and magical.

It got complicated thinking about the vision and layers of construction involved....
The maintenance....nurturing....discipline....persistence....

The back breaking, sweaty diligence.....

That resulted in this exquisitely beautiful path....exuding tranquility....peace....appreciation.....respect....

It inspires me....helps me...soothes me....and encourages me to stay steady on my path....

A Textured Pocket Page

2011-10-07T06:16:00.000-04:00

Oh - I wish you could feel this page!

I started with paint, then used a stencil and slathered Liquitex white opaque flakes on one side of the page.....
It dries translucent, so I worked on highlighting with paints and acrylic inks.

Another piece of the stencil was used with light molding paste, which dries white....popped with color thanks to Adirondack alcohol inks

The "pocket" started as piece of an envelope...
I "pushed" paint with a credit card (Sap Green Hue by Golden) - let dry - used more light molding paste - let dry - colored with adirondack inks.
Added some trims with the sewing machine (yes, that's from a friend's skirt) - sewed the sides and bottom onto my orignal page, glued a scrap on and wrote "observation" in Italian with my favorite opaque white pen (Gelly Roll by Sakura I think)...

A new home for my sweet notebook made by my sweet teacher, Kristi Steiner, as part of our "Adventures in Italy" package...

We toted our notebooks around for sketching and note taking in the streets of Orvieto...over cappucinos...or in Etruscan caves...I noticed I'd written down several vino brands from tastings we participated in.....

There she will rest for a bit and keep my company while I continue to work on Travel Journal pages....
Till I take her out for a sketching date in her newAmerican surroundings....
There will for sure be more notes on vino;)

I invite you to join me and link up with Paint Party Friday to share Paint!

Ancient Ruins - Deluxe Accommodations

2011-10-06T10:44:00.000-04:00

It began with Nickel Azo Yellow

Followed by Yellow Gold patterned Tissue paper

And Evolved from there....

Stitching, Stenciling, Layering Transparencies....

Reminiscing while layering away.....

Till I had another Travel Journal page from my Adventure in Italy....

Linking to Jenny's Alphabe Thursday featuring the letter "Y"!

Be Brave Navigators

2011-10-05T11:13:00.000-04:00

Adding to my Travel Journal and sharing Adventures from Italy...

Little by Little...

An incredible journey with so much inspiration....

We had to Be Brave and learn to navigate Rome!
As we were staying near Villa Borghese...

We had to learn where and how to buy a bus ticket - (interesting when your knowledge of the language is minimal) to get to some nitty gritty Rome sights....

The Spanish Steps

Trevi Fountain

Amazing, si???

So many stories.....

Working one page at a time....

And am looking forward to sharing....

Ciao;)

First Morning Home

2011-10-03T05:56:00.000-04:00

Awake at 03:00...
Email catchup and some Googling on Italian thoughts...
It's now 05:43 - time to shower, walk Bella, exercise my body and spirit...
Afterwhich I will work on sharing my Rome/Orvieto adventure....
In the interim...a treat and a thought to share with you...
Make Haste Slowly - Bill Steiner's Italy blog

Orvieto, Italy Bound

2011-09-18T20:13:00.000-04:00

Part 1 - Idea

Part 2 - Research

Part 3 - Budget

Part 4 - Invite a Pal Who Accepts

Part 5 - Feel Blessed and Celebrate
YAY!!!! WHeeeeeEEEE!!!! YooHooOOOO!!!!

Part 6 -Feel Guilty About Leaving the Dog

Part 7 - Lose Weight

Part 8 - Anticipate Adventure

Part 9 - What To Pack (and will the dog be oK)?

Part 10 -
Ick...I hate packing...
But I Have an Idea...

Source: pantone.com via Theresa on Pinterest

More Later....

My Art Postcards!

2011-09-16T07:45:00.001-04:00

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ReflecTinG

2011-09-14T20:40:00.000-04:00

I've been taking a little break to reflect...

You know how it goes with deep thinking and all.....

Sometimes, something else captures your attention and distracts you.....

Could be looking up into the sky.....

Succulents in the Garden...

Neglected sanctuaries needing attention.....

Rainy days when you could be floating.....

Doing a Bit O Work in the background....

That I can't wait to share!

Till then,
No worries, Be Happy!

WOYWW 116 & PPF25

2011-08-31T08:10:00.001-04:00

Started a project that's been on my mind for awhile....
Inspired by Lynne Hoppe whose blog posts are always a delight!

Began with this book I found for a buck on a Saturday yard sale venture...

I knew I would be using the pages in artwork...the cover for a journal .... so started with the Letter "A" last eve....

A smear of gesso on the "A" pages then toted colored pencils and sharpie poster paints to the bedroom where I played around before drifting off to dreamland...

Meet "Agnes"! I like seeing all the "A" words and those little mice that appeared in her hair...I even like her unique nose:)
"Agatha" will be joining her soon as her page partner tonight right before dreamland....pretty sure she'll have her own unique features too..

Be sure to explore other workdesks & easels around the world by clicking on the boxes below...

Remains....

2011-08-29T13:02:00.000-04:00

"The tide recedes, but leaves behind bright seashells in the sand. The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers in the land. The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains... For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains."

Author: Unknown

Sorting It OuT

2011-08-28T09:01:00.000-04:00

I took advantage of a rainy day...

and walked down memory lane... as I sorted it all out....

Turquoise from a Mother/Daughter trip to New Mexico

Gifts from departed loved ones

Bangled, Wrap-Wired daze

Past Party Accessories

Strands of Color and Bling collected from all over

Past Projects Stringing, Crocheting and Shopping for the right bead

Till the next trip....

"S" is for Succulents in the Sun

2011-08-25T07:52:00.000-04:00

Succulents from my Garden

Joining Jenny's Alphabe-Thursday featuring the letter "S"

"R" is for Reminiscing....And Paint Party Friday Week 23

2011-08-18T11:22:00.001-04:00

Joining Jenny's Alphabe-Thursday featuring the letter "R"...And PPF week 23...
Reminiscing about the "Sketchbook Project" I completed last year...
My Theme was "A Face in a Crowd"
My inspiration was the song "She" performed by Elvis Costello...
My muse was my daughter:)

You're Invited to view the digitized version here....

check out Jenny's peeps "R" posts:)

And PPF's Art Day:)

The Journal Comes Together

2011-08-16T19:00:00.000-04:00

Riveted canvas boards I'm using as book covers....

Actually, it's a hole punched in the canvas and the rivet glued in since the canvas was thicker than the rivet...

Those other tiny holes will be for beads and wire...maybe...

Punched and riveted my palette pages (more about those here)....
You can see my handy little template for hole punching and the tool I used...

And voila......

My Color Journal.....

HappY Color Mixing!

More Color Journal Layers

2011-08-13T08:25:00.000-04:00

Still adding Layers to the Journal Cover previously mentioned here.... and here

Color Journal Cover

2011-08-12T08:55:00.000-04:00

Working away on my "Color Journal" bookcovers for pages I created here ...

Just start with two canvas boards according to the size you wish your journal pages to be...
We used 8" x 10"

"Colorize" with your favorite palette....

We shared lots of Mary Beth Shaw's stencils in her class....

Keep Playing and Layering....

Go for a walk and think about your next layer(s)....

Joining another Paint Party Friday...and You're Invited!

"Q" is for "Quinacridone" via Mary Beth Shaw style

2011-08-11T06:05:00.000-04:00

Today is Jenny's Alphabe-Thursday featuring the letter "Q".....
Worked out perfectly since I'd planned to post about Mary Beth Shaw's Color Class I took at Art Unraveled in Phoenix Arizona last week...

The Delightful Queen of Energy Mary Beth's class desquiption:

"When I started painting, I had a lot of trouble mixing good color. I had heard it was all about red/yellow/blue, yet when I tried using them it seemed like I always made mud, which was really frustrating. This is the class that I wish someone had taught to me. Join me as we cut to the chase; I'll show you three different sets of primary colors that produce very different palette options, hence three totally diverse "moods" of color.
No matter what your level as a painter, you are sure to find a palette you love, plus it is so rewarding to mix color and watch the beauty unfold before your eyes. After we have worked with all three palettes, you will have a chance to paint book covers for a uniquely personal color reference tool that you will use for years to come. I will share tons of tips to help you keep it simple so you can depend on clean, clear color - every single time."

So True!!! I hate making MUD! ... Wasting Paint ... And I'm tired of trying to BUY that perfect color, rather than learn how to mix it on my own....

The Triads:

One of my color palette play pages:

Quinacridone Magenta, Hansa Yellow Light, Phthalo Blue
HaPPy CoLorS! Began by mixing a bit O two colors and adding varied amounts of white, then black then the third color.... Music and Paint Slinging are required in Mary Beth's class!

Another palette: Quinacridone Crimson, Quinacridone Nickel Azo Gold, Turquoise (Phthalo)

I chose to chop the palette page into squares, etc and glue them onto canvas paper....

Here's the page opened...(My squares kept multiplying)....

Mary Beth shared her pages done in this manner....
Also more info in her book you can find here....

***Next post will be about putting it all together in a JournaL....***

Quick - before you forget - visit more "Q" posts at Jenny's:)

WOYWW 114

2011-08-10T11:02:00.000-04:00

More from yesterday's post about this piece I made at Art Unraveled taught by the amazing Jen Cushman......

Easy peasy open backed bezel made with paper, a charm and Ice Resin mixed with glitter...

Don't know if you can see the bubble?
Can easily fix it by drilling into it with a dremel tool, then refilling with resin...If I wanna...

I made the bail too....
"annealed" metal with a torch, formed it around a dowel, drilled with a dremel....
(I'm no longer a torch/dremel virgin = tool shopping later Thanks to JEN!)

We made "resin paper" with the Ice Resin - then rolled into beads for our necklaces......

We made all of our headpins, connections and Jen shared her coveted rosary bead purchase with the class too....
She's the BEST!

The other side of the bezel....
My text did not get completed immersed....

But no worries....
Just add more Ice Resin!

I'll be busy "resinating" with some of that great paper my husband brought back from Taiwan

(soon to be included in my Collage Candy Kits),

and bought Jen's book for quick reference you can find here along with her teaching schedule and lots more info on this technique too....

In the meantime, have fun exploring other Wednesday workdesks around the world hosted by Julia at The Stamping Ground and tomorrow I'll post about the class I took with Mary Beth Shaw:)

Home Sweet Home

2011-08-09T21:10:00.000-04:00

Just Home From Art Unraveled In Phoenix, AZ.....

Many wonderful classes with much to share...

Learned SO MUCH in this class with Jen Cushman.....

More details Tomorrow....

My comfy bed is calling...

Theresa

Can you spell C O L O R?

2011-08-01T07:37:00.000-04:00

A work in progress using lots of color....

teals, blues, corals, greens, pinks, lavendars....

Harajuku girls are keeping me company...

I'll have to take a break from this one....

Got more packing to do ....

Tomorrow I leave for Art Unravelled in Phoenix!!!

My instructors will be:

Traci Bautista, Karen Michel, Mary Beth Shaw, Sherri Haab, Ingrid Djikers, Jen Cushman...

Life Is GooD!

Building Backgrounds

2011-07-29T06:04:00.000-04:00

I'm planning to keep adding layers and textures...

colors, oil pastels, charcoal...?

A great way to use up all those little scraps that accumulate...

or junk mail with interesting designs and images that you can't make yourself toss...

I may just copy and use for pieces in future art...

or Not?

No Regrets...

2011-07-26T23:14:00.001-04:00

For Jeff...
Happy 28years...
I Love You....
And am expecting Good Stuff from Taiwan....
P.S. Those are Eggs Not Olives (which I bet You are craving about now)

Strike a Pose

2011-07-26T08:54:00.000-04:00

Discover YourselF...

2011-07-24T06:53:00.000-04:00

Do you see the hidden boarding pass....

and the bits and pieces of maps....?

One of the best things about layering

are all the pieces

in the paint.....

Sometimes, I am the only one who knows

they are there....

and what their meaning is....

Also so pleased to be a part of Seth Apter's Style File today along with a wonderful group of artists!

Do pay him a visit and peruse all the Style File Chapters that he has so generously shared on his blog The Altered Page.

http://thealteredpage.blogspot.com/2011/07/style-file-chapter-6.html

Working On Another.....

2011-07-23T16:05:00.000-04:00

Flutter.....

2011-07-22T07:17:00.000-04:00

Joining another Paint Party Friday

More Collage Candy available here

Nine of Nature

2011-07-21T08:00:00.001-04:00

Sharing my Garden and

Joining Jenny's Alphabe-Thursday featuring the letter...

"N"

Nine of Nature

WOYWW 111?

2011-07-19T21:58:00.000-04:00

A quick post and pic of a WIP...
and the mess on my work desk....
To share with the snoopster peeps of...

Pure Heart

2011-07-18T08:33:00.001-04:00

The original canvas of three posted here

"magically" transformed into one...

A fortune cookie message appeared on her arm...

"Your heart is pure, and your mind clear, and soul devout."

Acrylics, oil pastels, pens, etc.

Wishing all a peaceful week.....

Making More ....

2011-07-13T22:37:00.000-04:00

A work in progress displayed as "Making More Magic" in honor of Jenny's Alphabe-Thursday featuring the letter "M"... Stay Tuned for the "Magic":)
Visit More "M" Posts by clicking the link below...

The Foxglove Sisters

2011-07-13T06:52:00.001-04:00

Greetings from Fiona, Felicity & Frieda Foxglove....
They showed up on my workdesk from yesterday's canvas for WOYWW hosted by Ms Dunnit and Paint Party Friday hosted by Eva and Kristin.

Frieda is sporting a bumblebee in her foxgloves...
Got to work on getting that to show up a bit more..
And some tweaks along the way....
More outlining detail on the foxgloves and more skin tone layers...
In the meantime...Cheers....
And do visit other workdesks around the globe by clicking on the link below..

Then join in and share your art with....

The First Layer

2011-07-12T08:19:00.000-04:00

Happy Monday!

2011-07-11T09:30:00.000-04:00

Sharing Bday Treasures

2011-07-09T20:21:00.000-04:00

49 is another good birthday year....

I am blessed with thoughtful family and friends...

I tried to capture some of the gifts I received...THIS MAC compliments of my husband's supportive nature....

A lovely hanger from my daughter that I've admired many times at Pier One (and she chose it on her own)

I got dollars from Ma n Pa - yes, they still do that for a 49 year old - and I spent some on a book in Sante Fe that I thought was PERFECT for my art - Pictoral Webster's....and magazines - this one features one of my fave artists that I follow...and probably you do too...Diane Salter - so thrilled she was published in this edition...

And Just Look at this beautiful piece handmade by my pal....

So perfectly detailed and personalized... she had a whole theme in store for my yummy bday lunch with her.....

GARDENS...which we both share a love for....

I don't want to give too much away, for she will soon be opening her very own etsy shop...

and sharing her one of a kind pieces.....

I keep encouraging her to start a blog and share her talents....

But regardless, I love my bday treasures, my family, friends and think 49 is going to continue to be a GOOD year!

Theresa

Finally, ART

2011-07-05T23:25:00.002-04:00

Well, I think it's another WOYWW tomorrow, And PPF Friday but I'm so off schedule, I'm not sure...
No worries...
I HAVE been working today....and yesterday...

A gift for my roomie/tour guide/pal on my recent Santa Fe trip....

Lots of layers from papers scooped up during our visit....

I think I've "aged" her a bit...

But I'm still pleased with what I captured....

My sweet friend with dreams of returning to Santa Fe...

with her very own "earthship"....

goats, chickens....

and lots of room for visitors!

I can't wait to return with her:)

Fenn/Nedra Mettuchi Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico

2011-07-04T09:57:00.000-04:00

The Gallery Garden

Just a small portion of the garden at the Fenn/Nedra Mettuchi Gallery....

So beautiful and filled with bronze sculptures...

I'd highly recommend a visit if you find yourself in Santa Fe...

On another note,

please check out Seth Apter's Style File

I am one of over 130 artists who participated in his survey....

I think there are three chapters posted and more to come!

Happy 4th to all!

Home from Santa Fe

2011-07-02T12:46:00.000-04:00

Canyon Road, Santa Fe

I've been visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico the past week...
A wonderful trip...
So very inspiring...
More to come!

A Sweet Visitor

2011-06-26T22:25:00.000-04:00

A Bit O Art

2011-06-23T12:59:00.001-04:00

I have been icky sick this week, but managed to squeak this one out for my daughter's BFF who happens to share my birthday...

She will be 24....I will be 49.

She likes red - I like white.

She's lived in France - I've visited.

She has the wonderful mom - and I have the wonderful daughter.

I could keep going...

but it's time to rest

again.

Alphabe-Thursday Letter "I"

2011-06-16T02:40:00.004-04:00

"I" is for "ISplash"

A very cool .99 app for Macs!

WOYWW 106

2011-06-15T08:12:00.000-04:00

Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks?

Going from a PC to a Mac has been challenging this week...

No energy left for the art desk between brain overload here....

and lots of sweaty gardening...

making new water features....

and taking lots of inspiring photos from the garden to share

Hope your workweek has been as good as mine.

Theresa

June's Ground Orchid

2011-06-14T12:19:00.000-04:00

Garden Glimpses

2011-06-12T05:44:00.000-04:00

Nurture

2011-06-09T12:42:00.000-04:00

Alphabe-Thursday Letter "H"

2011-06-08T18:57:00.001-04:00

"H" is for "help" me have patience

Gone but not forgotten

2011-06-06T09:29:00.000-04:00

I'm still breathing.
Just experiencing computer issues.
Gotta Love Technology.
In the meantime, lots of sweaty gardening going on here.
Hopefully, I can figure out how to xfr from one computer to another and install my camera software soon...
Till then,
Back to sweating.

Theresa

Neopaques

2011-05-31T22:16:00.001-04:00

So, I Read about Neopaques ...It's Suzi Blu's Fault

Looking Like Aliens at this point,

But I know they'll get better...

It's all about Layers...

Patience...

And a stiff brush for Canvas...

Isn't it all about trying something new?

Paint Party Friday - Week 11

2011-05-27T14:55:00.000-04:00

Working on This -

Letter "F" for Jenny's Alphabe-Thursday

2011-05-25T18:13:00.001-04:00

"F" is for "Fun Fotos"

Last week I posted Flowers and got some questions about how I got a particular eFFect.

Here's the Fix:
Picnik
It's a Free online Foto editor

Here are a couple of tricks:

Original Foto

Same Foto uploaded on Picnik
Select "Create" Tab

Select "Heat Map 2.0" Effect

Furthermore....

"HDR-ish" eFFect
One of my Faves

Finally For Fun

"Neon" EFFect

Frolic...Fiddle....Fabricate....
and Forgive me for spelling Photo with an "F"

Say Hi to Jenny From Me

Do You Moo?

2011-05-23T19:45:00.000-04:00

Well, not as in cow "MooOOOooo"
as in business card Moo
Specifically minicards which I LOVE

and have been thinking about forever getting my butt in gear

and making some on their website

However.....

After spending umpteen hours on this "Project" today....

Editing, cropping, resizing.....(because you can use 100 Different Images - HeLLO)

Learning about "safe areas", "bleed lines", etc

I am pretty sure they should change the name....

To "Humpback"..."Hunchback"..."Camel Back".....I think you get the idea

I guess it's not as cute as "Moo"

Happy Editing!!!!

I Know This Girl.....

2011-05-21T08:41:00.001-04:00

Acrimboldo style as taught by Pam Carriker - 90lb watercolor, acrylics, neos

I know this girl who works at Starbucks

She's a coffee connoisseur

She can rattle off those coffee orders that are like a foreign language to me

She tests me on the acronyms that are on the side of the cup

My memory is usually not so good

Yesterday I met her and one of her coworkers for lunch

There was alot of Starbucks chatter

It was interesting being with her in this environment

listening to their connection

and Starbucks Stories

This is only a tiny part of her world.

She goes to school full time

Most mornings she is up at the crack of dawn

If she is not scheduled for work at Starbucks, she's exercising her body and brain

She's the most organized person I know

She always makes time for her friends and is usually the one doing all the driving

She is the best friend I know 

She likes singing to our dog

Our dog tries to sing with her

It's funny

She is the funniest person I know

She always does her best

I am so proud of her everyday

She makes me want to be a better person

BUT

Don't tell her this...

I'm a Dunkin' Donuts iced coffee drinker.

Letter "E" for Jenny's Alphabe-Thursday

2011-05-19T08:15:00.000-04:00

"E" is for Enjoy the Garden

The Reward

2011-05-18T18:27:00.000-04:00

So much of the time, I feel like I am "spinning my wheels"

I don't always know if I'm spending my time wisely

What is My Purpose?

I am still not sure I know

But I want to give attention to things I can accomplish

and feel satisfied they are a "reward"

Give myself credit for growing

and keeping on the path

of creativity.

Pam Carriker's Art & Soul Class

2011-05-16T18:36:00.000-04:00

Acrimboldo Style ....

I loved this class ....
Meeting Pam Carriker....
experiencing her teaching process...
Learning about Acrimboldo....

I'm going to frame this one along with the pieces from Serena's class...

And Pam blogged about the class here where you can see all the wonderful student work....so cool how everyone's interpretations are unique!

Got to get to work on MORE ..live "Art at the Speed of Life"......and post further class photos:)

Dream BiG

2011-05-15T22:12:00.000-04:00

Silhouette Art

2011-05-13T17:20:00.001-04:00

WOYWW & The Kathryn Wheel

2011-05-11T09:01:00.000-04:00

My Workdesk at home is in COMPLETE disarray....Still
But I wanted to share my Kathryn Wheel May Journal Calendar that I'm working on...

If, you're not familiar with The Kathryn Wheel, You're in for a treat when you stop by her blog.

Ending with a couple of peeks from my hotel room when visiting Art and Soul last week...

You have no idea how messy it got in there...how long it took me to pack it up ...and how many times I could NOT find what I was looking for....and how many things I'd wish I'd brought from home during a class...
For More Desks from Around the Globe...visit Julia here

See you there...I'm very late!

Class#2 Soldering for Virgins Art and Soul Retreat

2011-05-07T09:21:00.000-04:00

Are you a soldering virgin? I was...until I participated in Sally Jean Alexander's class at the Art and Soul retreat in Virginia.

There is something about soldering irons, heat, solder, flux, etc. that I found completely ~~overwhelming~~ terrifying. I am definitely "TooL ChallenGed". Sally Jean, however, is not. Her classes sell out quickly and there were repeat students who had their own Soldering Queen set up. Thank heavens Sally had her "kits" consisting of soldering irons, flux, solder, etc. for students use as I'm not sure I could've crammed another thing in my truck.

I am not going to post a step by step because it would take me forever and my butt is already numb from computer time this morning. I would encourage you to check out Sally's website and book you can find used on Amazon for $4.89. I personally felt I needed a live class though and she did not disappoint. Being the "challenged" kinda girl I am, I could've used more than a day of classes, but was pleased to complete one project.... (I was always happy to complete the classes project and this did not always happen)

Ta DA!!!!! Three pieces mind you....
It's very tricky holding the glass pieces together with your image lined up and then applying the copper tape....

Notice the very cool "shadowbox" effect here...
and just pretend you don't see the off centered jump rings....or lumpy solder...erhummmmm
(Embrace it and move on was a mantra that came in handy)

I decided to have an image on the opposite side as well. I'm thinking I will solder two more jump rings on top and convert this piece to a necklace....

That dangly at the end...N i g h t m a r e to put together...slippery little sucker for taping and soldering. It's actually two glass beads with an image in between...taped with copper foil...then carefully fluxed/soldered while holding in your trusty hand towel. Sally shared she had an especially memorable time with the marble when she was soldering and dropped the HOT piece between her legs....mind you we all had extra towels on our laps.

Another great class I'd definitely take again and learned as a "TooL ChaLLenGeD" person, I can still EmBrace....and Practice:)

PPF #8

2011-05-06T08:28:00.000-04:00

I was going to post about my soldering with Sally Jean class (Art & Soul retreat) today, but remembered it was Paint Party Friday - so change of plans.

Sharing a piece I worked on a couple of evenings after a long day of classes...

Sister Posies

Acrylics on textured background, colored pencil, watercolors, napkins, pen

I focused more on layering with glazes and deepening the background thanks to Serena's class.

I could probably keep going, and may later...but I have other pieces in the works I think I'll play with right now....

Hope you like and will share your art for Paint Party Friday

Tomorrow - Soldering with Sally Jean;)

Alphabe -Thursday "C" is for CLASS at Art and Soul Retreat

2011-05-05T08:57:00.000-04:00

Returned from Hampton, VA's Art and Soul Retreat yesterday....pheWWwww!!! Crammed alot of wonderful stuff in my brain, in my truck, under my fingernails (there's still paint to be removed). I can't wait until next year to return! So many awesome opportunities for learning from the "rock stars" of this art niche. I've included the link above and here it is again so you can check for future retreats: ART & SOUL

Today, I'm sharing class #1with Serena Barton "The Forgiving Medium"
How serendipitous that I received my Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine right before departing for this trip, which featured, guess who?...Serena Barton! Well, of course I had to get her autograph:)

These beautiful portraits were our "class samples". Very cool seeing them up close and personal. But first we started with a still life...
I never do still lifes (note to self : never say never)

Serena demonstrated her technique using an apple. Sorry - I got no pics, but can tell you it was SO interesting watching her use of color (BTW - all acrylics and mediums in this class) and glazing/layering techniques impasto style and old world style...all with NO initial drawing. Just plop the paint on your paper in the general shape and build it up from there really paying attention to highlights and shadows...
Here's my apple outcome

Serena supplied canvas paper and had lots of paints to share. We painted our apples first and the background after which is the opposite of what I normally do. It's easier to refine the shapes with the background color as there is NO pre-drawing. One of the best "tips" I learned from Serena is using the background to make the focal point POP! I have a tendency to have the background and focal point competing and never really used dark backgrounds...so pleased to learn what a huge difference this makes.

Sadly, I still have not finished my "portrait" part of the class, but here she is in the works:

We followed the technique described in her article. Serena starts with color for portraits - violets, blues or greens...and builds layers upon layers from there. Pencil work does not come in until later in her portraits which was challenging, but what fun! It really forces you to STUDY the subject you are creating.

I could go on and on, but I have a bazillion art supplies to unpack and a portrait or two to finish up before I forget what I learned...

Linking up to JENNY's Letter "C" Day - it's been awhile! - and must explore other alpha posts that you can find

Next post will be on Sally Jean Alexander's soldering class...mama mia!!!

ARt & SOuL

2011-04-29T08:45:00.000-04:00

I'm playing in Hampton VA at the ARt and Soul conference! I'll have lots of pics to post next week.

HappY Easter!

2011-04-24T03:09:00.003-04:00

All I need to know,

I learned from the Easter Bunny!
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Everyone needs a friend who is all ears.
There's no such thing as too much candy.
All work and no play can make you a basket case.
A cute tail attracts a lot of attention.
Everyone is entitled to a bad hare day.
Let happy thoughts multiply like rabbits.
Some body parts should be floppy.
Keep your paws off of other people's jelly beans.
Good things come in small, sugar coated packages.
The grass is always greener in someone else's basket.
To show your true colors, you have to come out of your shell.
The best things in life are still sweet and gooey.
May the joy of the season fill your heart.
AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HAVE A
Happy, Holy, Healthy And Blessed Easter!

Art Recap for Paint Party Friday

2011-04-22T07:41:00.000-04:00

Seems like I have TOO many projects in the works....does this happen to you?
A clock that got painted and hung....but the "clock" part is not working....

Two Canvas Totes that I'm still playing with....

Cards to be printed...

More Collage Candy Kits to be made and listed HERE

Don't even get me started on the domesticals....

Remember....

2011-04-21T18:56:00.000-04:00

Note To Self:  You Are So Blessed.  Remember this Day.