Wednesday, April 09, 2008

messy background

we just had a mini challenge on our forum, inspired by this youtube clip to make a messy background using paints etc.
This is mine, I started with a piece of card approximately 8 inches square
I started with a thick layer of gesso, which I texture with my paint brush and then doodled into with the end of the brush




when it was dry I applied watercolours





then I applied some more.






then I dry brushed it with black acrylic, and applied some dots, with the end of my brush.



I don't know whether it's any good,but it was fun. The next thing is to use it for something.
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12 comments:

  1. Danielle DApril 9, 2008 at 3:37 AM

    Wow - that's stunning. I love the soft, dreamy colours.

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  2. Paula J AtkinsonApril 9, 2008 at 5:58 AM

    Gorgeous Joanne!
    Mine will end up a lot messier than that. When I get it started, my mind seems blank right now!!

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  3. debApril 9, 2008 at 6:22 AM

    Fantastic!!!

    Love the wording idea, gives another dimension to the paper. Looking forward to seeing what you make from it now.

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  4. KazApril 9, 2008 at 8:11 AM

    joanne this is fab!! doodled???? what gorgeous writing! I'm going to play today now.....great stuff

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  5. AudreyApril 9, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    its not 'any good' Joanne - its absolutely brilliant!!!!! Love it!

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  6. Caroline MooreApril 9, 2008 at 9:35 AM

    Such lovely soft colours Joanne - I got as far as the gesso...... thanks for showing

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  7. InkaApril 9, 2008 at 5:49 PM

    What a peaceful color pallet, just love it!

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  8. JACKIE MApril 9, 2008 at 11:54 PM

    It is gorgeous and tbh I even loved it after your first step it looks very classy !

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  9. EmmaApril 10, 2008 at 6:14 PM

    Love the effect Joanne.. very soft and dreamy.

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  10. AnnApril 10, 2008 at 8:29 PM

    its fab and I love the colours
    Ann
    x

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  11. Mandy ChilversApril 12, 2008 at 8:30 PM

    cant wait to see what you use it for!

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  12. InkaApril 30, 2008 at 2:44 PM

    What an awesome mess! I just wish my messes looked so good! Thanks for sharing your “how to” I am sure to give it a try :)

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word verification is off! thanks for all your lovely comments, they mean so much to me!