simply me

PanPastel + GOLDEN = FUN!

saw this really great post over on the PanPastel blog about using their beautiful colors with some favorite GOLDEN mediums.

this info is too good to let pass by so i thought i would share it here.

some things i never even thought of trying...like PanPastel over MICACEOUS IRON OXIDE.

who knew!!!

this goes on the to do list for an inspiration wednesday for sure!

check out the entire blog post and all the fun new things to try!

inspiration wednesday + video

glad i stuck with it because i really like how it turned out in the end!!

watch this weeks video...

(bonus video ALERT: i add a second signature into the binding of my new inspiration journal)

supplies used:

• inspiration journal
• liquitex gesso
• GOLDEN green gold fluid acrylic paint
• GOLDEN teal fluid acrylic paint
• GOLDEN pyrrole red fluid acrylic paint
• GOLDEN quinacridone crimson fluid acrylic paint
• GOLDEN burnt umber light fluid acrylic paint
• GOLDEN sap green hue fluid acrylic paint
• GOLDEN diarylide yellow fluid acrylic paint
• GOLDEN carbon black fluid acrylic paint
• distressed chevron stencil - JAN 2013 release
• 6x6 random dots stencil
• lettering stencils
• DR ph martins black india ink
• 1" flat simply simmons brush
• helmar 450 quick dry
• date stamp
• mini tags
• stazon
• heat gun

Dr. Ph. Martin's HYDRUS watercolors

HYDRUS watercolors

shes a bit stiff, but i liked watching her create with the colors!

collage monday

we interrupt your regular collage monday for an announcement...

cyber monday sale today only!!
$25 off when you purchase $100 or more of online video workshops

we now continue your regularly scheduled programming :)

it is illogical to me that i would possess this many "CHAIR" rub-ons, i mean really? what occasion was i hoarding them for?

what weird themed products do you have hoarded in your stash of stuff?

inspiration wednesday + video

multi-tasking really has my thoughts today...lots to do. i really do not like this page. LOL!

but i am excited for the rest of my day...going to go get some dishes!! 16 years later i am going to have a matching set!
target here i come!

watch the video... 

supplies used:

• inspiration journal
• liquitex gesso
• GOLDEN green gold fluid acrylic paint
• GOLDEN teal fluid acrylic paint
• GOLDEN pyrrole red fluid acrylic paint
• DR ph martins black & cherry red india ink
• needle tip bottles
• glitz design tape
• 7gypsies tissue paper
• walnut stain distress ink pad
• foam blending tool
• 1" flat simply simmons brush
• helmar 450 quick dry
• collage pauge
• date stamp
• mini tags
• stazon
• heat gun

sharing a smile...

busy trying to cross things off of my "to do" list this week, but took a break to finish up a piece i was working on.

it makes me happy...

do something that makes you smile today!

you wont regret it!

collage monday

lots of pops of color!

...and to be honest i am really having fun with my alphabet leftovers and rub-ons!

use up a random pack of alphabet leftover this week in your journal!!

encaustic effects with GOLDEN acrylics

saw this video posted by GOLDEN the other day and really found it quite enlightening.

i love learning new tricks and ways to explore the products i love and use all the time.

i always see encaustic art on pinterest that draws my eye but do not have the encaustic "stuff" to achieve the result...this is great to know!

this goes on the list of techniques to try!

thanks GOLDEN for the great video!

the "Altered Brush project" - more brushes to share

More AWESOME brushes to share today!!!

OVER 200 brushes still out there,

lets get 'em in so that can join their friends on the wall

check out the 4 newest additions to the wall, as well as, previous brush posts here OR follow my Pinterest board of all the brushes here.

altered brush by sandie bell

altered brush by kim fisher-anctil

altered brush by maryella schutte-wyszynski

altered brush by shelly reifke

the details on this brush are PHENOMENAL!!

if you haven't already, join in today!

"The Altered Brush Project"

display your creativity, market your skills, join the art collaboration and own a place in the studio.

1. Purchase one of our brushes & a spot on our wall. For your purchase you will receive one of our unfinished paintbrushes, space to display your altered brush and market yourself in the studio (price includes the cost of shipping).
2. Alter the brush anyway your creative spirit takes you. They can be as simple or elaborate as you like NOTE: do not obstruct the hole in the handle so that it can be hung on the wall
3. Sign and date the back of the brush giving it your artists’ signature!
4. Attach your personal calling card (business card size) with any information about yourself you feel comfortable sharing that hangs through the hole in the brush handle
5. Mail or return the brush to the studio:

donna downey studios
501 s old statesville rd.
huntersville, nc 28078

i will share pictures of every brush we get back and how they look on the walls as the collaborative art installation grows!

Join "the Altered Brush Project" collaboration TODAY!!

US Artists $15        International Artists $20

inspiration wednesday + video & bonus video via computer cam

i got my inspiration wednesday mojo back this week! taking risks and them paying off is the name of the game!

watch this weeks video...{+ bonus 8 min. of time lapse computer cam}

   

supplies used:

• inspiration journal 
• NEW CRAYONS by Faber Castell
• "yours truly" STAMP SET
• cashmere dame double sided cheveron 12 x 12 paper
• GOLDEN quinacridone magenta fluid acrylic
• GOLDEN permanent violet dark fluid acrylic
• GOLDEN green gold fluid acrylic
• GOLDEN teal fluid acrylic
• GOLDEN diarylide yellow fluid acrylic
• GOLDEN phthalo turquois
• liquitex gesso
• collage pauge
• yellow ochre HYDRUS watercolor
• nib pen and nib
• 1" flat simply simmons brush
• sepia india ink
• helmar 450 quick dry
• date stamp
• stazon
• dove gray stazon
• heat gun
• making memories sticker sheet

{FYI - i crossed out the date and wrote in NOV...oopsie}