been a crazy day...did this earlier this morning and then the computer had issues, but now we are all back on track! this page started with string...yep string! after several layers of paint, its simplicity made me smile so i knew it was done!
watch the video...
supplies:
- inspiration journal
- liquitex gesso
- Golden fluid acrylic paints
- yellow ochre
- indian yellow hue
- cobalt teal
- GOLDEN gel medium
- string
- book text
- india ink
- heat gun
- tiny attacher
- date stamp
- helmar 450
- black stazon
- 1" flat wash brush
- size 2 script brush
- NEW "holes" (shipping tags) COMING SOON!!!!
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Posted by: donnalee | January 11, 2012 at 06:16 PM
LOVE this page!!!!! The patina turned out awesome :)
Posted by: bree | January 11, 2012 at 06:33 PM
YEAH!! What a NEAT process today was!! I LOVE that even though you covered over the string as much as you did that you don't lose it!! Actually it really makes it feel like it was part of the page all along instead of added by you!! LOVE the transfer over the string and the patina color!! I was SO TRUSTING YOU!! =)
THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! We are headed to Denver to go skiing for the weekend~~can't wait!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | January 11, 2012 at 07:09 PM
Happy New Year Donna and Bill.
Looking forward to all your inspiration wednesdays
for 2012!!!!
Posted by: Michele Booth | January 11, 2012 at 10:17 PM
I love the teal. The layering and the string made me happy too. Have a wonderful week! Karen :)
Posted by: KAREN GOULET | January 12, 2012 at 03:24 AM
I'm always in a happy place when I watch the Inspiration Wednesday videos & watching you build up the layers today has been GREAT. The finished page is gorgeous. Thanks Donna.
Posted by: Kirsten Alicia | January 12, 2012 at 02:15 PM
I loved your video for JumpStart 2012, was looking forward to seeing what you would share with us. Thank you for all you do to inspire us and telling us to make mistakes, that's the biggest and best advise you can give. Love love your videos. Happy 2012!!
Posted by: dawn | January 13, 2012 at 09:54 AM
Well, crud. My comment didn't show up. Let's try again. :) Love the pages - colors, techniques, message - all of it! I wrote that message in my art journal yesterday just to reinforce it. Thank you so much for your Inspiration Wednesday posts. Look forward to them each week!
Posted by: Kelly | January 13, 2012 at 11:48 AM
LOVE this page!
Thank you
from Chile
Posted by: Carolina Artesanías | January 13, 2012 at 01:16 PM
Just found your blog and one of the best videos I've seen lately. Seeing you "in action" is so much more helpful than reading about someone art journaling. I like the ideas of string, but don't think I'm there yet. Still trying to get comfortable with the basics (background wash, layers, which pens to use, how to doodle, etc.). Thanks for sharing your time and talents with eager students.
Posted by: Deborah Thompson | January 13, 2012 at 08:51 PM
Wow - I'm with all of these guys. The video is fabulous and allows a newbie such as myself the insight into options with things like gel medium, gesso - when to use them, etc (although I'm still hesitant about this!). And seeing a page being born like that really adds to the end result.
So thanks! Very much enjoyed viewing this work as it was being made.
Posted by: Jen | January 13, 2012 at 11:08 PM
Hi Donna,
I just really want to thank you for sharing your creativity, and especially for what you shared today on "Creative Jump" .... girl you are my inspiration, and i have decided to jump on the mixed media band wagon, and to stop making excuses for not trying this form of creativity. THANK YOU!!
Check out my first (even though basic) attempt at mixed media on my blog and let me know what you think!
BLOG: http://meandmycreativepursuits.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/its-all-about-the-jump/
Smiles, Nina G
Posted by: Nina | January 13, 2012 at 11:36 PM
Hi Donna, I am having trouble getting your canvas create badge to work on my blog. It is all stretched out and not a nice clear picture. Is it a problem or your end. I have tried it on 2 separate blogs of mine and it happens to both. Is anyone else having a problem?? Jo
Posted by: Soul House | January 14, 2012 at 03:16 AM
Loved your video .....I am new to your site I found you through jump start .....happy days ......sorry but think you need to be on my blog roll .....great inspiration ..well done now gonna watch a few more......I like that you just keep on going no matter what .....it's awfully nice to meet you x
Posted by: Mandy Barton | January 14, 2012 at 11:09 AM
I needed the message today Donna. I enjoyed the process. You can see my journal page at my blog.Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Jan | January 15, 2012 at 01:17 PM
I LOVED this!!!! I've seen Gesso all over the blog world and still not sure what it is but I loved what you did with it!! I loved your msg, know who you are,know what you want, be brave. I just might have to share this with my little world. Thanx!!
Posted by: Tracie Ferguson | January 16, 2012 at 12:01 AM
Donna, I just found you through Creative JumpStart. I want to start playing...LOVE, LOVE Inspiration Wed.!!!!
What kind of paper is in the Inspriation Journal? I want to make my own Inspiration Journal and I want to get started with the right paper and so far haven't found any information.
Posted by: Barbara Albrecht | January 16, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Wow, wow, wow, I LOVE IT. Hope you don't mind if I try to re-create your pages. I have signed up for your 12 month canvas classes, you are such an inspiration, so glad I found you. Suzanne
Posted by: SuzanneK | January 16, 2012 at 06:41 PM
Hi Donna ! I realize I forgot to show you my page, done following this tutorial !
Thanks for all this inspirational sharing !!!
here it is : http://titbelsoeur.blogspot.com/2012/01/encore-et-toujours-le-premier-jour-du.html
I will try and think to show you each time I follow one of your amazing ideas ;-)
Posted by: Titbelsoeur | February 01, 2012 at 04:34 AM
Just found your blog today. And I am one happy girl. You are the best. You are amazing. Your teaching skills are perfection. Thank you for sharing your talents and your humor with us newbies to the creative art world. When I grow up I want to be just like you!
Posted by: wendy | February 23, 2012 at 05:47 PM