Thursday, January 19, 2012

Paint Party Friday - Landscape

I'm excited to be participating in another Paint Party Friday

I've worked on a few different projects this week. My biggest accomplishment was finishing the mixed media landscape I shared last week, adding the final fibers and beads.


Pin It


For this photo I have laid the mat over the painting to give the idea of what it will look like when I get the framing completed. 



I also worked quite a bit on the Strathmore online class, Doodles Unleashed by Traci Bautista. While I'm enjoying the challenge, my so called "finished" pieces leave me less than thrilled. LOL! 



One intuitive watercolor became these Artist Trading Cards. I like this version MUCH more than the original finished piece. I'll add some more doodling on them, and see how it works out. :)  





Also linking to Artists in Blogland




43 comments:

JKW said...

This is great. I love mixed media and the way you put it all together. Blessings, Janet PPF

GlorV1 said...

Love your painting. It's looking awesome. Love the idea of mixed media. Thank you for sharing. Happy weekend to you and keep on painting.

peggy gatto said...

amazing colors here!
Love both designs!

Anne Manda said...

Your mixed media painting looks very interesting and original and your watercolor doodles look so fresh and fun!

peggy aplSEEDS said...

your paintings are wonderful! i love the vibrant colors and free strokes!
happy PPF and thanks for sharing,
hugs, peggy aplSEEDS

carlarey said...

Love the finished landscape, and I thing the cut up doodles are going to make great aceos.

carol l mckenna said...

Beads in the landscape ~ lovely ~ Painting is awesomenamaste, carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

Faye said...

The mixed media painting is gorgeous. And the traci bautista lessons look lovely. I love those colors. In fact have a sweater in those luscious hues.
Faye

SHERI COOK said...

Lovely landscape. LOVE LOVE the cut up doodle into aceo cards. The colors and designs are superb.
Happy PPF!
Sheri Cook/HappyHorseStudio

Mary C. Nasser said...

Love the accent of fibers and beads you've added to your mixed-media landscape painting.

And your painterly doodles are delightful, too!

I am your newest blog follower!! :)

Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art

Robin Panzer Art said...

Gorgeous textures Helen you've really created a magnificent piece of art here! ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #56 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

Robin Panzer Art said...

ps. I tried to use your pin it to post your landscape to pinterest but it couldn't find the image.

Ginny said...

Your landscape is amazing. I would love to see the actual piece.

Anne Butera said...

These are great! Your landscape is so detailed! And I love how the watercolor looks all cut up like that. What a great idea.

Happy PPF!

Christine said...

Gorgeous landscape!

Tammie Lee said...

congratulations on finishing your wonderful mixed media piece! and the cards are awesome.

Inger-M said...

Love your art work!
Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog :-)

Tracey FK said...

The beads in the landscape are just the most beautiful finishing touch.... makes it look spectacular.... happy ppf xx

Debbie said...

The landscape is wonderful and I love your doodles! The colors are beautiful. They're very exciting and full of energy.

Carrie Martinez said...

Great landscape! The collection of paintings look like a fun project in the works...happy creating!

Happy PPF and Weekend too!

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Landscape looks awesome! :)

*jean* said...

very nice work! happy PPF!

Lisabella Russo said...

Your mixed media painting looks wonderful! I love the vivid colors mixed with the mixed media elements, I'm glad you're getting it framed, I would so be one of those people who would want to touch it ;). The art cards look interesting too.

Alicia C said...

How long does it take to work on beads?

Crystal said...

Love those doodles and the mixed media piece if fantastic! :-)

Mandy said...

great landscape and i love your orange water colour pieces...gorgeous...xxx

Unknown said...

Wonderful, thanks for sharing! Happy PPF xx

Lydia said...

Your mixed media piece is so cool, I love the different textures going on there! Can't wait to see what becomes of your aceo cards. :)

Anonymous said...

Your ATC's are so much fun, I really love these colors, makes my heart swoon!!! Birds in feeders oh yes...and in our weather right now, boy do they eat. xox Corrine

Geckostone said...

Wow love your painting with the beads and your ATCs are wonderful!!!!

ANNE said...

gorgeous, rich and vivid. I love it!

A'n'G Johnson said...

I'm actually really drawn into your intuitive painting. Sometimes it is just nice to not have pieces that are overworked! If for no other reason than to release the pressure of the idea of "finished"

Unknown said...

I've just discovered this artist trading card craze. How cool! Loving the feisty colors.

Thanks for visiting my blog!

Daniele Valois said...

now that is freaking gorgeous. All those beads and string! Love love love!!!

Carola Bartz said...

I love your painting with all the added beads - how beautiful!

Did you cut those ATCs from a watercolor painting of yours? That's what I understand from your post - it's a splendid idea and I sure like it.
It's good to see you here at PPF - your artwork is so beautiful.

Hettienne Grobler said...

Dear Helen would you like to join us on Soul Songs where you can combine SoulCollage and Poetry every week? Please visit at http://pathofdivinelove.blogspot.com/2012/01/soul-songs.html and spread the word. Hope to see you there.

Theresa said...

Stunning mixed media painting! & pretty watercolors. Have a great week ahead!

Jen @Sadie Inspired said...

I love the colors in the ATCs! I am taking Traci's class too - such fun!

EVA said...

beautiful painting with gorgeous colours!

Your doodling looks lovely.

Elisa Choi said...

Lovely paintings. Love the materials you use for the painting. :)

NatureFootstep said...

great stuff. :)

Kristin said...

Oooh, those pins are SO clever! Brilliant, xoxo

Leah H. said...

Great! Interesting photos:)

Visiting for Ruby Tuesday 2! Hope you can stop by:)

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