The past couple of months have left little time for blogging, but I just couldn't let the new Compendium of Curiosities 3 Challenge start without me. Tim Holtz was the man who brought me to the party - the party of creativity, art, and mixed media. No matter which directions my art goes, this portion of the journey was inspired by his creativity.
The Challenge is being sponsored by Inspiration Emporium and the Funkie Junkie Boutique. Plus Tim and Mario have sent a bushful of cool surprises for weekly winners. Be still my heart.
Linda Ledbetter is the hostess again for each of the bi-weekly challenges, based on the techniques included in Tim's new book - Compendium of Curiosities 3. The first challenge was to incorporate marbled paint, explained on page 43.
This is my finished product. I have to say I love how the marbling turned out this time.
We recently returned from a cruise where my sweetie and I spent a lot of time appreciating the sea and sky. When I started this little project, I thought there would be stars, the sea and the sky. But then while using Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Dried Marigold and Tarnished Brass distress paints I got a portion of the tag that cried out to had be the moon. Who am I to disregard serendipity?
I was just as happy with the sky as well....it seemed to be made for the moon, so I scrapped the star idea. I used just Chipped Sapphire, a bit of Salt Ocean and Faded Jeans Distress Paint to create the sky. And because I've not yet gotten over my bling addiction from last Christmas I used a piece of gold paper behind the orb to give it a bit more POP.
And just for Mario - who knows I like word bands, I gave a nod to all the discoveries we made on the trip.
On another front, I have been keeping up with the Art 365 challenge of making an inchie every day - although I admit I did have a few make-ups from the vacation!
Spring has finally sprung in Alaska and we are loving it - hope you are too!
The Challenge is being sponsored by Inspiration Emporium and the Funkie Junkie Boutique. Plus Tim and Mario have sent a bushful of cool surprises for weekly winners. Be still my heart.
Linda Ledbetter is the hostess again for each of the bi-weekly challenges, based on the techniques included in Tim's new book - Compendium of Curiosities 3. The first challenge was to incorporate marbled paint, explained on page 43.
This is my finished product. I have to say I love how the marbling turned out this time.
We recently returned from a cruise where my sweetie and I spent a lot of time appreciating the sea and sky. When I started this little project, I thought there would be stars, the sea and the sky. But then while using Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Wild Honey, Dried Marigold and Tarnished Brass distress paints I got a portion of the tag that cried out to had be the moon. Who am I to disregard serendipity?
I was just as happy with the sky as well....it seemed to be made for the moon, so I scrapped the star idea. I used just Chipped Sapphire, a bit of Salt Ocean and Faded Jeans Distress Paint to create the sky. And because I've not yet gotten over my bling addiction from last Christmas I used a piece of gold paper behind the orb to give it a bit more POP.
And just for Mario - who knows I like word bands, I gave a nod to all the discoveries we made on the trip.
On another front, I have been keeping up with the Art 365 challenge of making an inchie every day - although I admit I did have a few make-ups from the vacation!
Spring has finally sprung in Alaska and we are loving it - hope you are too!
Wow - that's beautiful, Sara - I love how your swirling marbling captures that sense of a cloudy night sky, and the ocean waves are gorgeous. The moon is so magnificent hanging over all - what a joy! So impressed with your inchie dedication too - they're fab!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Love the way you have used the marbling technique to interpret the scene.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting, Angela x
I love your marbling technique. Wow what a great look for the background and sun too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh the moon, oh the waves, oh the sky...fab painty technique! Gorgeous scene! Thanks for joining us on the first challenge here at CC3 Challenges!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is dreamy, Sara! Love the marbled paint moon and the contrast of that textured frame around it. So glad you joined us at CC3C!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you know I've come back to look at this 3 times! Really love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat job making Paint Marbling the feature of your piece. Very nice work! Thanks for your CC3C entry!
ReplyDeleteJust popped by to say thank you so much for your lovely comment - it spread a big smile across my face!!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx