2017 #4 Abandoned {by Bryan Evans}

2017 Topic 4: Doors, Windows, Architecture

It's always lovely to have a man drop by to contribute on the PaperArtsy blog, and for this topic Bryan is the first of 2 men who are doing their bit to address the gender imbalance in this industry! Bring it on Bryan!  Bryan kicks of the post using a common household tool to apply paint ...read on to see the effect...

Hi everyone, Bryan from Geezer Crafter here.

Lovely to be here on the PA blog tonight. I've chosen to share with you my project on the fab topic of Doors Windows and Architecture using some Urban Snapshots stamps.

The inspiration came from recent articles that I have seen showing photographs of abandoned, derelict places and buildings. A4 Water colour board is my choice of substrate, a bit intimidating, and I decided to work landscape. I like a challenge!!

I like some unpredictability in my backgrounds, so some masking fluid over a coat of Fresco Chalk Paint (Cheesecake) was the starting point. I wanted the effect of decay, so I decided to use Fresco Chalk Paint (Tango), as I have not used orange before.

I love finding new ways to apply and move paint, wonder what will happen with this.

I am really pleased with this colour, making me really happy!! A good source of Dopamine.

I am pleased with the effect of the scourer, though I may have been a little heavy handed. Next time I will dunk it in water, then apply the paint.

The picture frame came together with several die cuts, an idea borrowed from Seth Apter. I knew that paper towel mop would come in handy. A recent play with Infusions: A Bit Jaded.

I chose to use the gate as I was able to cut into it, hinges have rusted away, falling through the frame. The wordage just hanging on.

Urban Snapshots: Wrought Iron Plate 2 (USWI2)

A6 size stamp plate (quarter plate)

Glossy card stock is a nice contrast next to the matte of the chalk paints. I love the photographic quality of glossy card, so decided to add no colour leaving the images stamped in black and white.

Urban Snapshots: Arched Apertures Plate 2 (USAA2)

A6 size stamp plate (quarter plate)

Urban Snapshots: Structures Plate 2 (USST2)

A6 size stamp plate (quarter plate)

Textures made up of fabric scraps: wool and cotton. I referred to the excellent Colour Theory post by Liz Borer. It is 'In The Classroom' links section on the right hand side of the blog.

I wanted to create a feeling that nature was reclaiming my piece, so I cut away a section and rejoined using my painted scraps. A little playfulness, my sheep is having a nibble on the Spring greens.

I would love to see how you interpret this topic, perhaps try a new colour and format. I did enjoy working A4, and you must try the scourer !!. I thoroughly enjoyed building up the layers on the background, next time I will take advantage of the translucent quality of the Chalk Paints.

Bryan.
Blog: GeezerCrafter
Facebook: Bryan G Evans.

I really like how you have used your coloured scraps to 'hinge' together the different sections of this piece! And the scourer is fantastic! Not for removing gunk, but for adding paint - it has also been re-purposed for much a much higher use in life than cleaning! 

~ Leandra

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