Sue Carrington is the inspiration for the challenge this week over on the PaperArtsy blog. She has created the most gorgeous canvas using PA products - it's really worth a look just to see the techniques she's used even if you don't take part. It certainly inspired me to have a go!
This is a much larger area than I usually work on and I have no idea what made me grab this 8 x 10 canvas but I seem to have managed to fill it.
I stencilled using Golden Fibre Paste (Grunge Paste is on my wish list!) then painted the whole canvas with white acrylic and Fresco Cinnamon mixed together for an off white shade. Once dry, I added Tinned Peas, Guacamole and Pumpkin Soup (sounds like a strange meal!) I made sure each layer was dry before adding the next shade in order to avoid grunging up the colours. I added some stencilling and added the "bump" technique. (Sue's is WAY neater than my version). Some stamping was added with a random word stamp.
At this point I went off in my own direction as I couldn't use any of the stamps Sue used. I've had this wonderful oriental gent for years. He's about 18 cm/7 inches high and a lovely detailed stamp. The dies are all Memory Box and the quote is a years old label from my stash.
I edged the whole canvas with Hyde Park and added some gold Liquid Leaf gently across the top to add some highlights. You can just see the effect here.
I really enjoyed making this, but I haven't quite decided whether it's a complete mess or it works.
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24 comments:
Oh, I do like this - I don't think it's in any way a mess. It's got a lovely lyrical feel because of the subtle colours and the layout; it's so original. I love the way you've photographed it too. xx Julie Ann
Super canvas, totally love the colour choice and the black and white image works perfectly with your choice of die-cuts
Hi Carol
believe me this really works what a fantastic canvas with so much texture and lots of layers. Love the man you have used on it, really lovely
Ria
wow you certainly rock these PaperArtsy products - I don't think I could ever imagine tackling that size canvas but you've certainly rised to the challenge.
Don't doubt it Carol, this definitely works! It's a stunner with fabulous texture and gorgeous colours. Love the black and white image too. Beautiful work with wonderful products.
Hugs
Lesley Xx
Just gorgeous!!! Hugs Juls xxx
It works. Lovely canvas. Like the stamp, he seems wistful.....
I think you must regard it as a success Carol. I love the layered leaves and all those layers of subtle colour and texture in the background.
It definitely works Carol - it's fabulous.
xxx Hazel.
it works, it works!! Good luck in the draw.
Definitely works! Such a calm and reflective canvas - I love it!!
Hi Carol, oh yes it works beautifully,
Rosie x
Fabulous canvas, Carol. Love the texture and layers you've created here.
Really gorgeous, Carol - lovely layers of paint and stencilling give the background such depth and beauty - delicious!
Alison x
Ohhh the canvas looks amazing Carol! Love it!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Love the texture Carol, great colour choice too.
Certainly not a mess! It's beautiful, and works perfectly.
Love the textures of your background and the die-cut pieces you've used. Also love the canvas is sitting in the garden for the picture !
It looks amazing Carol! x
Perfect Carol, the whole canvas has an oriental feel, love all the layers. Thanks for joining in the GD challenge. x
Hi Carol, Fabulous textured art work, pretty colours too. I don't think it's a mess at all :D
Thank you for your comment about blogging, you're so right too, not enough hours in the day, Gay x
I think it's delicious, Carol... I'm so sorry I'm so late catching up with it, but I'm glad I have! I love the colours, and the texture you've created in your background is so cool. Beautiful image...
Alison xx
(You and me both on the Robert Palmer!)
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