I've been playing around with this canvas for a while...
Started with a couple layers of green acrylic paint, then lightly stenciled some leaves
I decided I wanted some script in the background, so layered with script stamped on tissue.
I applied beeswax to meld in the tissue, and added a die cut tree. I liked it.
I decided to try out a friends favorite technique of applying Diamond Glaze over the beeswax... I'm not so sure I like it so shiny. Hmmm...
You'll notice I added some paint dyed ribbon and beads to the canvas.
I'm not sure it's quite done... but it's getting there. :)
I've been resisting the thought of autumn arriving, as I'd rather have a bit more summer weather, thank you very much! However, since I love the colors of autumn, I may as well embrace it's impending arrival.
Happy Friday, everyone!
I'm sharing with Eva and Kristin at Paint Party Friday. I hope you have time to see what some of the other artists have been up to this week.
25 comments:
Thanks for sharing each step along the way... it will be great if you leave it as it is but I will be curious to see if it progresses from here as well... great post...xx
What a sweet welcoming to fall!
I happen to LOVE fall. I like wearing cord pants and layers. I Like crisp air, and colored leaves. Bring it on!
It's so happy! I love the subtle colors in the background and the contrast with the beads. Happy PPf!
Rinda
I love this piece! It's so whimsical and inspirational! Thanks for sharing your process!!I love Autumn too!! This is a perfect tribute to the Fall!!
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Very pretty piece, love the background and the rich details! Happy PPF!
Love your pretty mixed media canvas. It looks finished to me. Happy PPF and enjoy the weekend, Annette x
Love all the layers you've used here- it's coming along beautifully!
Happy PPF,
Stephanie
I love this just as it is. The technique of Diamond Glaze over beeswax is so interesting. I wouldn't have thought of trying that! I guess it must "stick" but I would have thought it wouldn't.
Hi Helen. Hope you are doing well and thx for stopping by my PPF. I think I like your piece the way it is now. Your step by step process is very interesting. Bees wax is something I haven't used in a long time. Really great job. I love the colors and the gems that look like berries. Take care, have a great weekend.
I like it very much Helen. I think it's well balanced and the soft colors are lovely. I can't see where you'd need to add anymore to it. I am sure the glossy finish adds to the sparkle of the little beads? The lace at the bottom grounds the tree. It's beautiful! Thank you for sharing your process. Happy PPF! :-)
Thank you for the steps. Your mis media creation is gorgeous!
Happy PPF!
This is SO pretty and effective, thanks for sharing the process.
Beautiful creation ~ love it ~ especially the size ~ Wonderfully done ~ so adorable ~ Love it! (A Creative Harbor)
Very cute tree Helen. It almost makes Autumn look festive. I love this season, but hate the signs of Winter that inevitably follow it. Happy PPF dear heart.
Looks great to me. I'm with you I am not ready for Fall. Give me the last few weeks of Summer please. Lovely job and Happy PPF.
love your tree, the wax gives it depth - happy ppf and weekend!
What a delightful little painting!!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
looks absolutely charming to me! what is the script read? am curious to know
I love how the tissue paper and beeswax just melts into the background....
Love what you have done so far, and enjoyed reading about your process. Autumn always makes me a little sad that Summer is over and we are heading to Winter, but the last few years I have tried to embrace all the beauty in each season, that makes the coolness easier to bear! Though I am very excited that today is the first day of Spring!! :)
I like it! This looks like it belongs in some kind of fairy tale.
I love this piece and really enjoyed learning about each step. I have so much to learn so it nice when everyone is so generous with their knowledge. Have a wonderful weekend.
Lovely tree. Nice touch to add beads to the canvas.
Love it, and I love beeswax! This is darling!
I love that you told and showed us how to do this with all these different ingredients. I didn't know you could use beeswax like this. Blessings, Janet PPF
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