Great workshop last night, mixing pouring moulding casting plaster and image transfer. Ooops forgot to take photos. I was requested for previous end product images. So here is a few I have done previous. Most of these finishes are washes or dry brushing paint on. One of the finishes I really enjoyed and loved the effect was the Small and Large Cross ... Verdigris effect. This was done by spraying over a metallic copper paint, a mix of Salt and Vinegar. Magic the ageing should appear, but this will depend you paint pigments, to stop this process spray with water. It is Easter and I am retreating to my art cave (studio), would like it if I could be in here all winter but hey... hmmm maybe that is probably not the best idea in the world. The word home was ordered through #trademe.... this is now cut out and good to paint and finish off.. I just now need to design a vintage print for it!
I am loving being back in my art cave after a brief time exploring other things....... I took my image transfer hat off today... I took an altered book class.... wonderful it was too! Here is a couple ... or more images of their creations... fantastic ..... So much can be done with an old book and imagination a few products and a little time. #alteredbook I really wanted to bring you an interesting article, how other artists use image transfer today, but that is not going to happen... I must have been searching for the wrong thing... I found nothing well nothing that really jumped up and grabbed me that I felt was good enough to share. Maybe I am being a little judgemental I had my first Image transfer workshop the other evening, and it went well several students were off home to do some more, makes it all worth while really. But as always in review I can see several things that I need to change. So in the next class I will put these into practice. More techniques, quicker methods, and different surfaces. I have a couple of ideas new techniques that I want to try out! So I think it might be time I got into the studio and started experimenting again. In the mean time this is something that I did find that I thought might be handy to all you creative people out there!Free collage sheets.... Even spotted one I might use.. Well it seems I was so wrong change a few words in google and wahla... now I have many many techniques... stay tur
Thought I would give you a idea of what maybe in the Epic Race - $150.00 spot prize pack from Altered Image Studios Ok so I thought I would share a few pictures from the kitchen.... my day job! Here is a new recipe! Lemon Mousse, GF.. especially for Marie, (@cheekylittlepixie) Well the past weeks workshops were all great, Resin Pouring and Altered Book. Fantastic I really enjoyed it, I love seeing my students create and tackle tasks which they did not think they could do - Just brilliant, well done! Resin Pouring (all details here)
Altered Book (All details here)
Earlier in the week I was given a book of Victorian Images - needless to say I was very happy about this fact. So today I set out too create, a couple of hours spent with the jigsaw, little bit of sanding, a little bit more painting... waalaaa... still works in progress... but you get the general idea!
Finally made the time and got in to the gardens today, my flat mate did the pretties...Ice berg roses and Lavender while I headed into the vege patch. We now have (Pumpkin, which was already well established) Tomatoes, Potatoes, Aubergine, Corn, Sweet Pea, Spinach, Spring Onion, Celery, Beetroot, Broccoli. I am very much looking forward to my harvests :) It is been a while since I gave away a freebie, so here you are! Especially for the up coming Valentine Day!
Everyday I read the new posts on facebook I am so so inspired! My friends are all wonderfully creative, it is such a joy reading their posts, blogs and view their work. It really makes me want to run to my studio and start creating! This is what I was greeted with this morning! These stunning hand made books by Book Art Studios (Liz Constable) ... Picnic Hampers My latest endeavour was picnic baskets! Well myself and two other friends that is. But really in the scheme of things I have no idea what planet I was on attempting another project right now. So we have decided to work on it behind the scenes for now. Can't wait to have the time to get them up and running sometime in the near future! All in all heaps going on, I have not had much time in the studio of late, now I can actually see the floor and my work bench is not covered in boxes, it will not be long be for hands on creative itch over rides my digital creative side. So my office is set up! YAY... doesn't matter that still working at the kitchen table ... that move will come soon and I be in my little office photoshoping to my hearts content. Ok so again this year I made all my Christmas gift, Hampers...... I researched home made cleaning products... it has always been a passion of mine.... Good old White vinegar and Baking soda..... So so many uses! I think my favourite (one of actually) is the Hen food(yes I know not a cleaning product), anyway I called it Lady Harriet.. after my friend chicken, just as well they loved it! This was another of my favourites Bath Salts..... oh so simple and economical to boot.
I did get a little creative before I moved and had more of a play with the transfer technique... I LOVE these, I have even got the large menu canvas hanging in my dining room!
Well I am all settled in to my new home... and very busy with lots of different projects on the go... none of them crafty at this stage, but I am sure that will come. Social Media Taranaki and the EPIC Race and Social Media Solutions and
Febfast has started being February and all, and my fast is knocking alcohol on the head, so day one is done 27 togo, I am having a fresh juice every day.... I am even beginning to like beetroot in a juice, but have to say that Carrot, Apple, Watermelon and Ginger is still my Favourite. One of the projects I am taking part in a Picnic Hampers... we are doing a special one for Valentines Day. I will get some photo's uploaded later. This email arrived in my in box when I switched on the computer this morning, and since it is what I have been doing myself of late I thought I would share it with you. This is from the magazine Cloth Paper Scissors and is explained nicely with easy to follow instructions! The beauty of this technique is that it can be applied to many different surfaces, I use it a lot in my art. This was the first time I have used it on furniture! Thank you for joining me... On to announcing who won the competition. I have decided that Everyone did... http://www.alteredimagestudios.co.nz/competition.html This link will remain open for 5 days (as of today) for you to download your image.
Wow I do believe I have been a little slack for the past month... I have been busy making Christmas Presents.. which for obvious reason I cannot post about yet but can not wait to do so! But in the mean time I have created a couple more "Tea Time and Elephants" Series. I have an exhibition with these pieces and more at Real Tart Gallery in New Plymouth at the moment! The is a very eclectic mix of an exhibition... with surreal prints and mannequins and the new heart and crosses in my range. SO come on down artists ..... crafters.... and lets create in good company! Saturday from 7pm at Folk Art and Gift in Fitzroy Wednesday from 10.30am at Folk Art and Gift in Fitzroy Bring your project along and lets create with people of like mind. Share knowledge and ideas... make new friends. This is a free event... Limited Spaces at the table - First in First served so to speak. Any questions.... just call Donna 7588838 or email Does that sound like a weird exhibition name.... yep I thought so... Too bad I think that is what I am going to call it...
I have been working on my new designs and think I have finally go to a point where I am happy with the finished product, yay. I have had ALOT of ideas for the up coming exhibition, but every time I go near photoshop with with it is such a #fail, so I have a plan. This exhibition is going to be a little different to all my others. Another successful art in the garden weekend, two lovely days spent in the sun. I was very lucky was in the most beautiful garden, Dragonfly House, Muriwai. I have big plans for the image with the Elephant sculpture, as you will not be at all surprised at, I mean really it is just begging for more animals. Anyway it was a lovely weekend, met lots of lovely people, sold lots.. so now it is back to the studio I head.
I am always getting asked for image sources so I thought I would share sites that I have found in internet travels. Some are free for personal use only and some are free for commercial use as well.
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/links/clipart.html http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/vintageresources.html http://public-domain.zorger.com/ http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/vintageresources.html http://karenswhimsy.com/public-domain-images/ http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page http://www.public-domain-image.com/ http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/ Don't forget to take a look at my freebie page, downloadable designer prints, free project walk through's or come and take a specific workshop
Come join Altered Image Studios on Facebook. Wow... where has this year gone.. it is nearly November already.... Christmas ... time to get your pressie thinking hats on.... I have got myself sorted this year...Well the idea that is... yet to make.... yes to all my family and friends reading this... I am making your gifts this year as usual but taking a slightly OK very different tact this year.... It has been a very busy week, had the Art Party, and preparing for Kumeu Art In the Garden show. I am in a dragonfly garden, does that sound like a bit of me, I thinks so. Please do come say hello! :) .. So with out me going on too much here is what this weeks post contains... Scroggin Recipe....thanks to the Tea House on the Lake for sharing the recipe. Workshops I will be running in November and a few pictures of a couple or three new products. I am also going to start a feature.. called dreaming a dream....and making it real! Now where should I start. Workshops In November (mid) I will be at Folk Art and Gift all day on Wednesdays.... YAY I have big plan... lots of fun to be had. So I want to run some day workshops, Resin Pouring, Transfer Techniques, Tile making with Casting Plaster, Hearts with decorative imprinting, Altered Books.... like I said lots of fun to be had.... New Products I have had great fun this week, I guess you could almost say that i have been a woman possessed again, when I find something I like there is no stopping me. This week has been all about, perfecting transfer technique... working with different surfaces. I now have a range of tote bags, they are very very cool. 100% cotton, from www.cottonbynatrue.co.nz .. These are a great product, I used mine to do the supermarket shopping this morning very sturdy. Anyways... Here is what I created..... Also new this week are a couple of designs.. two of which are on the bag. The others on the the wall tiles featured below. |
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