Hello my sweet bloggie friends and Happy Tuesday!! I hope all is well in your part of the world. Everything has been great around here, just busy with a bunch of school meetings because my little one will be making the big leap to middle school soon. I can't believe how fast time flies, it seems like he was just starting kindergarten yesterday. I've also been having fun playing with the New
PWP February Mixed Media kit so keep an eye for that tomorrow ;D
While I was working on my last couple of projects, I've had a canvas off to the side that I've been adding to here and there. So today I'm happy to share the finished piece with you:
This is a 10x10 canvas that I'm calling "She Remained True". The title is inspired by the beautiful Donna Downey stamped sentiment I used on this piece. That's such a beautiful thought isn't it?! With life constantly changing it's so important to remain true to yourself don't think? It's something I definitely strive for daily :D
To create this piece, I started by applying some of my scraps of patterned paper (you know me, always trying to use up those scraps). Next I used the Donna Downey stencil from my
PWP Jan Mixed Media kit and molding paste to add some texture.
Once my paste was dry I began applying layers of paint and randomly stamped the Stampendous jumbo Dahlia. I just love how large these stamps are!
Since I've been on a doodling kick lately, I added some swirls with 3-D Enamels.
I stamped another Dahlia on a scrap piece of canvas, fussy cut it and attached to my canvas. Next I drew in the stem and leaves. Then I just began adding layers and layers of paint until I was happy with the canvas. I love creating all kinds of projects but it always feels great to get back to a canvas.
Well friends, THANKS so much for stopping by today!! I'd like to send out a warm WELCOME to all my new friends that joined me over the last few days!! I'm so happy to have you here and I look forward to getting to know you!
HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!
Gorgeous canvas! I love the colors and the textures. The flower just pops!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Norma - this is absolutely fabulous. What vibrant colours and I love that flower! Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeletewowee that is soooo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteoh that large flower is beautiful!! love it
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous!!! Tweeting it now. Thanks for taking us through the steps.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely stunning, Norma!! I love the gorgeous colors!! The design is amazing!! I need to take a mixed media class from you ;) Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
This is gorgeous!!! Norma you are so talented!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing my friend and have a GREAT rest of your day :)
Gorgeous colors and I love how they shade and blend to the next
ReplyDeleteLove the big stamped flower and the swirls :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful creation! This would surely brighten anyone's day!
ReplyDeleteYour canvas is stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all the layers and especially all the bright happy colours you used.
Love the bright colours and textures on your canvas Norma. Especially those swirls that frame the bloom. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous. LOVE the colors and the sentiment.
ReplyDeletePinning! Absolutely gorgeous! Love the bright color and the sentiment fits perfectly!
ReplyDeletelove this! thanks for stopping by my blog! happy thursday!
ReplyDeleteThis is really beautiful Norma, such gorgeous combination of colours, and of course the sentiment too.
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment and love the project! So super!
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