Linda Cain #4 If I Had Wings Journal ....

"How about a Journal Page using Fresco Paints, Stamps, Ink and Pens?!?!?!  I love to keep going with pages, but you can stop any time with the layers when you like what you’ve created. Each to their own".

I started with a white journal page. White makes the colors brighter, especially when you’re using the {Translucent} FrescoPaint. The first layer is using {Opaque} Guacamole on one side and in 2 corners. ….thank you Leandra for that "Corner Corner Side" tip.  I edged them a bit with some Hey Pesto. 

 All the painting is done with Cut n Dry Foam squares. Then I added the {Translucent} colour Limelight going into the center. This really brightened it up. In the center I added some Beach Hut, also a {Translucent}. 

Now it gets fun. I used {Translucent} AutumnFire and Smoked Paprika. They let the colors shine through brighter than the {Opaque} paints. I wanted to brighten it up even more so I added Snowflake to the middle. Since it’s an {Opaque - high coverage}, it can cover up anything you’re not loving at the moment.  An eraser so to speak. 

Then I thought I’d try something gutsy, for me, I added some water to a sprayer with Little Black Dress and sprayed a few shots here and there. Then I ran the remaining mixture across the top of the page and let it drip down the page. It looks darker here before it dried. 

The next layer was using stencils. I laid the Numbers stencil in 3 places and added Baltic Blue and Inky Pool using the Cut n Foam squares. The Dots and Chicken Wire spots were added with Snowflake. There are little stars from the same stencil that I added with Pumpkin Soup that are hard to see, but they’re there somewhere.

The stamped images are placed where they have a lighter area and are compositionally pleasing. This is usually the hardest part in the decision making process. I used the Lady, the phrase “If I Had Wings” and the Fancy Edge from the Vintage Ink and the Dog 10. 

ID10

The Size 2 stamp in the corner is from ID 08, 

and the Winged Lady in the upper corner is from ID 05

 The Fancy Flourish is from Hot Picks 1007. 

These were all stamped using Jet Black Archival Ink. (See finished project for placement.)

I wanted to add some lighter elements, so I used Mermaid and a pencil eraser to add light blue dots all around the page. 

Then I used my white pen and black pen to highlight and frame some of the elements on the page. 

I also added some freehand writing to the side. 

The finishing touches are adding a bit more color to the stamped images with colored markers and a few little stamps with Coffee Archival Ink. I used Minis 22 and 27 to fill in bare spots. 

Mini 22

Mini 27

Like I said, you can stop whenever you want, or keep on going. The choice is yours!!!

So, this is the end of my tenure. I’ve enjoyed this more than you will ever know. It’s opened new doors for me in the Mixed Media world by using these AMAZING Fresco Paints and the gorgeous stamps I’ve drooled over for years!!!!! I couldn’t be happier, except to have to say good-bye. Many, many, thanks to Gillian and Leandra.  They’re such wonderful people to work with…sorry for any blunders I made along the way. I’ll continue to post and use these products ... and order the new ones soon!

Be Well and Be Good to Each Other…..Your Friend in ART,

Linda

Leandra Says:You sure know how to go out with a bang! It been an absolute pleasure to see you work with our products, and put your distinctive, creative twist on everything you do. Thank you so much for joining us! I think you have a whole bunch of UK fans who would love you to come and teach over here sometime! The door's always open! xx

Gillian Says: Bravo Linda, what a finale. It's been a real pleasure getting to know you over the last few months and to share in your "creative process". Your projects have been awesome. Look forward to the continued posts using PA goodies. YES you must come teach!!!!