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Today, I finished sketching a very intricate drawing. I opened up a new set of Prismacolor fine line markers and began inking the drawing.
Suddenly, the pen started skipping and the nib almost bent on the paper. I was not pressing hard. No matter what I tried, I couldn't salvage the drawing. All those sketching hours were wasted! I think I'm going back to using Pigma Micron pens.I did a quick whimsical sketch (below) so that my day wasn't completely lost.
Does this ever happen to you?
I'm currently working on a series of original drawings of over-the-top bakery sweets. Here is my first black and white drawing: Cupcake Bliss. I love goodies so I'm enjoying creating this whimsical art work.
You can find more information about this drawing in my Etsy Shop.
Many painters like to make thumbnail sketches before they commit to creating art on canvas. I've discovered that making artist trading cards (ATCs) or inchies often give me new ideas for larger mixed-media art pieces.
I usually begin with a playful approach by sorting through my files of images and text. I might also look though old catalogs, brochures and magazines. I choose pictures and/or words that catch my attention - and then I begin arranging the pieces of paper on an ATC, or inchie, blank card. After I'm satisfied with my selections, I finish the small work of art by gluing the pieces down.
I created this ATC with no particular goal in mind. After it was finished, I decided that there may be some possibilities for a larger work done on canvas, with acrylic paint. But I might use different designs, colors or fonts. I liked what the message, on the card, was telling me.
How do you come up with your ideas!
Through the years, I have always enjoyed painting and stamping on fabric. I've worked with both silk and simple muslin materials.
I recently created some shabby chic ribbon by hand-dying and hand-stamping some quality muslin material. The ribbon is 2-inches wide and comes in 2-yard packets. I just listed them in my Etsy shop.
If you're interested in different shades of ribbon, or specific stamped images, just convo me and I can create some customized ribbon especially for you.
When I'm creating a collage, many times certain images will attract my interest as I look through my stash of ephemera , old magazines or catalogs. And it always amazes me how the various images eventually work together to convey a message.
Today, I came across this beach scene in my scrap pile. Later, thumbing through a travel catalog, I found the words, Wish You Were Here. After a few snips of the scissors and some glue, I came up with this Artist Trading Card (ATC).
Do you also experience this serendipity in your Art?
I was tooling around the Internet when I found the Vintage Feedsacks blog which led me to the seller's Etsy shop. I really love the digital downloads that the shop offers.
Don't forget to take a few minutes to check out the free vintage clip art on the blog. See a sample below. I do not know the seller. I just like to tell readers about interesting Indie shops.
This week, everything is coming up Roses on Sunday Postcard Art (SPA).
I created my postcard with a background of rose trees and bushes. I then added an urn and assortment of architectural elements. The female image comes from Paper Whimsy. Last, I incorporated some torn, vintage sheet music
To see more postcards with the theme of roses, check out SPA.
So now I decided that I need to purchase a crown. Not to wear of course. I'm thinking more in terms of a home decor accent.
Do I need a crown? No. But I could use one to add some French chic to my Great Room. And I could also use the crown as a prop in my blog and Etsy Shop photographs. Hmmm....I'm searching for more excuses, I mean good reasons for purchasing a crown. Here are some of the crowns that I found on the Internet.
The first crown is from the Jubilee Gift Shop. The second set of crowns is from Mothology. The last crown is from Home Decorators. Let me know if you find any other crowns. I'm still searching.
My goal with today's sketch was to experiment with value drawing. I used a No. 2 pencil for the majority of the drawing - and added some highlights, at the end, with a white pencil.
What did you create today?
Art Nouveau is this week's theme on Sunday Postcard Art (SPA). I decided to use contemporary images to create an Art Nouveau look.
My background consists of balloons and a view of the Eiffel Tower and its surroundings. I transformed the female image with a new bodice, wings, eyes and then tinted her blouse with a colored pencil. Last, I stamped some swirls on the postcard corners.
Visit SPA to see the other wonderful entries.
Here are three of my art pieces that were published in Somerset Studio Gallery magazine: Summer Issue 2010.
My old scanner wasn't cooperating with the images so I used my new scanner. The latter did not want to cooperate either when it came to the last image. Sorry for that sharp crop - I'm still learning.
Three of my art pieces are published in the Summer 2010 issue of Somerset Studio Gallery. I am always thrilled when my art is published in the Stampington & Company magazines.
The current Gallery issue is overflowing with inspiring art and novel ideas. Check it out now. I guarantee that you'll soon be trying out some of the techniques, from the magazine, in your own Studio. Later on, I'll post my published art work.
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