Playing With Pretty Papers

This week I've made a couple of projects using

pretty papers, paint, stamps, vintage buttons,

laces and embellishments

I first painted this tissue box using white acrylic paint

When this dried I began collaging with

a variety of papers from my stash

I chose this beautiful image of a vintage girl with umbrella

from Paper Whimsy. I used this as the main image

around all sides with different smaller

images, embellishments and painted

texture around it

I was happy with the end result

and really enjoyed the process

I now have a one of a kind pretty 

tissue box for our spare room

Have a great week

Robyn
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First Painting for Lifebook 2016

I've finally completed my first painting for the Lifebook 2016 class I've recently joined

I've always wanted to learn how to paint faces

and thanks to Tams great lesson

I've been able to make a satisfying start

This one is titled The Happy Traveller - a lesson from

 Tamara Laporte at Willowing Arts 

The painting has a personal meaning for me with representations of things I want to take with me on my journey throughout 2016

This one is going to sit in my art room
to inspire and mark the beginning
of my art journey
Here's to new beginnings!

Online Art Class

Had to tell you about this great giveaway for a fab online artclass with a fairytale theme.
You can read all about it here
Cre8tive Cre8tions

I am, at present enjoying the Life Book Class, run by Willowing Arts .
It's a fantastic art class that runs for the whole year, and you can just work at your own pace, with such a variety of art teachers and projects to pick and choose from.

Robynartdesigns: Paint and Collage

Robynartdesigns: Paint and Collage

Paint and Collage

Just popping back after such a long absence 

To share my latest creative adventures

Lots have happened since my last post

Including a long period of creators block

Where I tried many different crafts and made a 

couple of quilts and even some clothes for

myself .

While sorting through my craft room one day

I came across my many boxes of paint & art supplies

just lying around unused.

I then remembered the satisfying feeling of creating 

your own art and how relaxing the process.

So I've been playing around with a new type of art,

for me, known as paint over collage, or something like that

which I find really enjoyable

I've just completed these two decorative boxes

I'm really finding this type of art so
relaxing and enjoyable
It's a type of art where there are few rules
or rights and wrongs
you just put things where you want them
to go in the colours that please you
etc. etc.

So thanks for visiting and
I hope you like these.
I'm considering listing these in 
my Etsy shop for sale.
If you're interested in buying one
before I do this please contact me
via my email button.
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Hope you're having a great day xx