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Showing posts with label #LoveSummerArt. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #LoveSummerArt. Show all posts

Monday, July 20, 2015

Love Summer Art - Journal Page Kissing Fish

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Welcome back for the last day of #LoveSummerArt.  What a fun weekend, with TONS of inspiration.  I have had so much fun getting to know so many new artists!   The event runs from July 17 - 20th.   But the content will forever be there on YouTube.  To access it all you have to do is type #LoveSummerArt  in your YouTube search bar. 




This is a super fun way for you to discover new artists on YouTube, and be inspired by their work. All genres of art are participating - Exciting Right!     

Today, I have a process video showing you how I created this amazing Ocean scene in my art journal.   



Here is a glimpse at the background before I added all the layers. 


To create this look I started by adding Gesso to the background.  Then with a baby wipe, I added a dark blue acrylic paint at the bottom, then filled in with the lighter blue.   The background was very blotchy, but that was the look I needed.   When you look through the turquoise colors of the ocean, the landscape of the ocean floor is always looks blotchy.    To give a bit of a green tone to the entire thing, I lightly spritzed it with Lindy's Stamp Gang Shabby Tuxline Teal, and Tiffany's Blue.  The shimmer in the sprays give the background sparkle like wet water, and the greens in the sprays offer the perfect underwater effect. 


For the background areas of my coral,  I used a dry sea sponge to pick up various colors of warm toned acrylic paint rotating the sponge to give different effects.  You can see the technique in the video tutorial. 


Look at my adorable "Doodle Fish".  Isn't he just divine?  I started by sketching a fish outline shape on a piece of  cardstock.  Then doodled some lines and dots until he looked like a fish.  I used Elmer's Paint Pens in Red, Blue, White, and black to create the doodles on the fish. 


For the coral,  I used black cardstock as my base.  This offers the depth  and shadows of my coral. Then using the same sponge techniques, I added various colors to give the scene interest. 

I also included the Die-namites Leafy Branch die to create a different texture in my coral.  I used my Pink Paislee Nantucket Stamp Set to stamp out the starfish and shells.  Then for added sparkle I scattered some Gold Mica Flakes around the bottom. 





 I  think this is one of my favorite pieces I've ever done.    This could easily be redone on a canvas.  Now that I know "how" to make it look right.   On a canvas I could add real shells and coral pieces too.   Stay tuned - that just might happen (LOL).

Thank you so much for hanging out with me this past weekend.  This venture was super fun!

Don't forget August 3 at 8:30 p.m. is our next Ustream class.   

Tonya

Supplies:
  • Daler Rowney Acrylic Paints - Scarlet, Deep Yellow, Medium Yellow, Violet, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Light Green
  • Lindy's Stamp Gang - Starburst Sprays - Shabby Tuxline Teal
  • Lindy's Stamp Gang - starburst Sprays - Tiffany's Blue
  • Lindy's Stamp Gang - Starburst Sprays - Cocklebells Coral
  • Lindy's Stamp Gang - Starburst Sprays - Glory Of The Seas Gold
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pens - Green Gold #268  (starfish stamp) 
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pens - Medium Flesh #131 (shell stamp)
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gesso
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gel Medium
  • Elmer's - Opaque Paint Pens - White, Red, Black, and Blue
  • EK Success - Zig Writer - Pure Blue
  • Prima Marketing - Finnabair Art Ingredients - Mica Flakes - Gold Leaf
  • The Natural - Faux Artist Sea Sponge
  • Die-namites - Leafy Branch Die 
  • Pink Paislee -  Nantucket Stamp Set
  • Strathmore Mixed Media Journal
  • White Cardstock - 110lb
  • Black Cardstock - 80lb
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Sunday, July 19, 2015

Love Summer Art - Flip Flop Card

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Hey bloggers - welcome to day 3 of the #LoveSummerArt collaborative project with YouTube Artists around the WORLD!  The event runs from July 17 - 20th.  To find these artist,  just type #LoveSummerArt  in your YouTube search bar. 




This is a super fun way for you to discover new artists on YouTube, and be inspired by their work. All genres of art are participating - Exciting Right!     

Today I would like to share with you a mixed media card. This design is super simple, and could easily be duplicated to create a colorful set of cards for a gift.  



Doesn't this ocean remind you of summer and walking the beach in Flip Flops?  I used mediums from Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® to achieve this look.  I'll show you how in the video tutorial below.



This is also a great way to use those Gelli Arts®  Gelli Prints® that we have been doing the last few months in our Ustream classes.  I used one for die-cutting out the Fancy Flip Flops Die from Die-Versions.Isn't it just adorable as the center piece for my card?

 
 I typed the sentiment in a word processor and cut it into a fish tail banner.  The fonts that were used were:  KG Only Human Reg  (Life is better in ) & SA Cinta Normal (Flip Flops).   

Here is a quick process video showing how I created the card.



Don't forget to head over to YouTube and see what other artists are doing with #LoveSummerArt.    Check back tomorrow I will have a Mixed Media Canvas to share.

Thanks,
Tonya Gibbs

Save The Date:  Our next Ustream is scheduled for August 3, 2015 at 8:30 p.m. EST 

Supplies:
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®  -  Glass Bead Glitter Gel
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®  - Whipped Spackle
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®  - Gelatos® - Snow Cone
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®  - Gelatos® - Aqua Dolce
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®  - Gelatos® - Butterscotch
  • Scrap of Background Paper from Mono Printing
  • Lindy's Stamp Gang - Glitz Spritz - Blazing Sun
  • Sequins
  • Prima - Daisy flowers
  • Rhinestones
  • Manila Cardstock
  • Bazzill Canvas Texture Cardstock - Peacock
  • Die-Versions Dies - Flowering Flip Flops
  • We R Memory Keepers - Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper
  • Fonts: KG Only Human Reg & SA Cinta Normal
  • Silhouette Pick Me Up Tool


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Saturday, July 18, 2015

Love Summer Art - Layout Splish Splash

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Hey bloggers - welcome to day 2 of the #LoveSummerArt collaborative project with YouTube Artists around the WORLD!  The event runs from July 17 - 20th.  To find these artist,  just type #LoveSummerArt  in your YouTube search bar. 




This is a super fun way for you to discover new artists on YouTube, and be inspired by their work. All genres of art are participating - Exciting Right!     

Today  I wanted to share with you a layout that I created from some of the Prints we pulled in the July Ustream.   Remember these...  If you missed the ustream, it is linked up in the right bar. 




I decided to create a layout and use these guys as my frame around my photo, and as part of my ephemera in my embellishment clusters. 




I have shared many times in the past few months, I'm falling in love with hand lettering.  I love the look of the painted imperfect title that I did with watercolors then fussy cut around the.  Isn't this just a fun way to add a title to this wonderfully splashy layout?  


I also tucked in several of the die-cuts that I've been using to pull prints with in the last few months. Their interesting patterns keep my layout looking fresh, and unique. 


I used Faber-Castell Design Memory Crafts® Glaze Medium, Prima's Bubble stencil and little Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals to create the splashed background.  I love customizing my layouts this way. 

To see how I did this, I've prepared a process video


Thank you for stopping in today.  I hope I have inspired you to create a fun summer layout.  Don't forget to check back tomorrow. I have a Mixed Media card for you.  

Also don't forget to check out the #LoveSummerArt  over on YouTube.  I've been inspired by so many wonderful artists this week, and have found some new people to stalk (I mean follow).   

Have a great weekend, 

Tonya 

Save the Date -  Our next Ustream is scheduled for August 3, at 8:30 pm est. 

Supplies:
  • Lindy's Stamp Gang - Limor Webber Designs Signature Tres Chic - Magicals - Merci Beaucoup Mint
  • Lindy's Stamp Gang - Glitz Spritz - Pearlescents
  • Ranger Ink - Dyan Reaveley - Dylusions Ink Spray - Lemon Zest
  • Marvy Reminisce - Gel Pen
  • Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive
  • Score Tape
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gelatos® - Tangarine
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gelatos® - Banana
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gelatos® - Watermelon
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Glaze
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gesso
  • Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen - Manganese Violet #160
  • Geli Arts® Gelli Plate® 8x10.
  • Prima Marketing - Zephyr - Say It In Crystals
  • Prima Marketing - Wild Flowers Pillar Pack White
  • Prima Marketing - Finnabair - Stencil - Bubbles
  • Prima Marketing - Flower Centers - Monarch Diamond
  • Foam Adhesive
  • Artist Loft - Watercolors
  • Gold Thread
  • IndigoBlu - Limor Webber Designs - Rugged Edges Stamp
  • The Crafter's Workshop - Mini Harlequin Stencil
  • Die-Versions - Hexagons Background
  • Die-Versions - Pretty Paisley
  • Teresa Collins - Urban Market - Wood Veneer (3)
  • Studio Calico - Wood Veneer - Camera
  • Rhinestone  (Center of Camera)

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Friday, July 17, 2015

Love Summer Art - Wander Tag

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Hey bloggers - welcome to day 1 of the #LoveSummerArt collaborative project with YouTube Artists around the WORLD!  The event runs from July 17 - 20th.  To find these artist,  just type #LoveSummerArt  in your YouTube search bar.  
 
 

This is a super fun way for you to discover new artists on YouTube, and be inspired by their work. All genres of art are participating - Exciting Right!     I've already met some super talented artists, just in the planning stage.   


Today, I'm sharing with you a Mixed Media Tag that I've created using up some of those pesky  scraps and "one hit wonders" that I have laying around on my desk. My tag base is a pair of my husband's old jeans  - trust me - they have never looked this pretty, EVER! 

My project was actually inspired by the Wander Philosophy Tags from Tim Holtz.  In the Summer you should always "Wander" or "travel" and explore. What better to illustrate this philosophy than a Dragon Fly - Right?  Here in Florida, we have these black dragon flies that have this beautiful teal iridescent colors, but at first glance they look black. I wanted to duplicate this effect on my tag.  I used Lindy's Stamp Gang, Vellum and an IndigoBlu Dragonfly stamp.   In the video I will show you how I created this handsome little fellow to mimic the ones in my garden!  


Here is the video showing how I created this tag from Start To Finish
 



Thanks for stopping in today! Don't forget to check back tomorrow, where I will be sharing a Layout Process video. 

Thanks,
Tonya Gibbs


Supplies:
  • Lindy's Stamp Gang - Limor Webber Designs Signature Tres Chic - Flat Fabio - Chateau Rose
  • Lindy's Stamp Gang - Limor Webber Designs Signature Industrial Chic - Starburst Stains - Rusty Lantern Lime
  • Lindy's Stamp Gang - Limor Webber Designs Signature Industrial Chic - Starburst Stains - Time Travel Teal
  • Lindy's Stamp Gang - Glitz Spritz - Blazing Sun
  • IndigoBlu - Dragonfly Dinkie - Stamp
  • Sizzix - Originals Die - Frame Zig Zag
  • Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations - Heart Wings
  • Sizzix - Tim Holtz Alterations - Tag and Bookplate Die
  • Tim Holtz - Stamper's Anonymous - Stencil Flourish
  • Tim Holtz - Idea-o-logy - Philosophy Tokens
  • Prima Marketing - Misc. Flowers
  • Prima Marketing - Finnabair - Glass Glitter Sterling
  • Prima Marketing - Finnabair - Textural Accents - White Crackle
  • Denim
  • Heavy Chipboard
  • Golden - Gel Medium
  • Liquitex - Clear Gesso
  • Versa Watermark Ink Stamp Pad
  • Ranger Ink - Glossy Accents
  • Ranger Ink - Super Fine Embossing Powder  Black
  • We Are Memory Keepers - Crop-a-dile
  • We Are Memory Keepers - Large White Eyelets
  • Sheer Ribbon
  • Vellum
  • Lace Applique
  • Corrugated Recycled packaging
  • Cheese Cloth
  • Die-Versions - Hexagons Background

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