Hi everyone! I'm back again, this time with a canvas.
When I was given this month's mood board I immediately reached for my Art Alchemy Opal Magic Acrylic Paint.
I love these paints, mainly because they change colour. On a white background they are one colour, and on black they are another. So much fun to use.
As usual the end product was nothing like I had envisioned at the start.
I've used a couple of different techniques hoping to inspire you all to try something different with the items you may have in your stash of products. So here goes...
You will need:
20cm x 20cm Canvas
Text stamp
Instructions:
I first placed the stencil in the centre of my canvas and applied the Modelling Paste.
( Please note: that while stamping or using a stencil on a canvas you will need to place something behind the canvas at the same height of the canvas. I use a small book. This helps to keep the surface even, especially for stamping.)
Once dry I covered the entire surface with black gesso. After letting this dry, I placed the stencil over the modelling paste and sponged on my paints. I've used Blue-Gold, Green-Gold, Violet-Gold and Violet-Green. I went over the edges with gesso wherever the paint bled with a small brush to keep my image clean.
I then sponged Opal Magic paint onto my stamps and quickly stamped them onto the canvas and a piece of 7 Dots paper (Annual). They dry really quick up here in the Far North. (Please clean your stamp immediately after use. Once dry the paint is difficult to remove.)
I stamped the largest mandala stamp on to 7 Dots paper (Fairy Lights) and cut it out. I then cut three pieces from the same paper. I then sponged the edges of all the paper with Opal Magic paint and glued them to the canvas.
Next I got some flowers from my stash. For one I just sponged the edges of the petals with paint but the others, (yes, there is a Small third flower), I painted a couple of coats until none of the original colour showed. I arranged and attached them along with my photo and metal flowers to the canvas with Gel Medium.
I've used a photo of my cat, Jazzy. She's a sweet kitty who , much to my dismay, prefers life outside.
Lastly I've sprinkled on the Microbeads in areas where I painted on a little gel medium. (Beware! These suckers have a nasty habit of going everywhere! I dropped a full container a couple of years ago on the floor. I'm still finding them in all sorts of nooks and crannies). I do this inside a box. Please learn from my mistakes. I also added some black ribbon and glued it with gel medium.
Anyway there you are. It's all done.
I have this canvas in my dining area. The suns reflects off the shed out the back onto it and it shines so nicely.
I was unable to capture this with my camera though.
I hope this inspires you to go and create something.
Enjoy!
