2019 Topic 8: Put a Brush on it
You
can always rely on our bloggers to come up with something new to try,
and in this post it's a lovely babywipe-paint-infusions combo and Chris
magically creates a lovely stone background, absolutely perfect for
these Egyptian themed stamps from Lynne Perrella to sit upon. Oh and
let's play 'spot the brush' !! ~ Leandra
Hi everyone, it's Chris Dark here with you today, and I'd like to share my project for topic 8, put a brush on it.
I
thought a bit about how to interpret the brush element, I imagined that
there might be some actual paint brushes used in various ways so I
decided not to take that route. I'd chosen Lynne Perrella's stamp set 038,
I love those beetles, this set has been calling to me for ages because
of the bugs and the Egyptian theme and it gave me the idea of doodling
the brush element, mark making like hieroglyphics I suppose!
Having decided on how I was incorporating the required element the rest was an enjoyable play with the background, stamping and colouring. I also used an older Lynne Perrella set 003 for the postcard stamp to add a bit of interest.
Having decided on how I was incorporating the required element the rest was an enjoyable play with the background, stamping and colouring. I also used an older Lynne Perrella set 003 for the postcard stamp to add a bit of interest.
Stamping with Infusions is becoming a favourite technique, I love the mix of Terracotta and Olive tree I used for the beetles.
I had fun with a mixed paint and babywipe background. I used Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylics in Terracotta and Nougat
Over the top of my paint I used Infusions in Terracotta and Golden Sands.
Next up The stamping with Lynne Perrella Set 38 (LPC038).
I
used my stamp positioning folder to do the stamping as I wasn't sure of
my colouring medium at this point and I may have wanted to re-stamp
after colouring.
The detail in these stamps is phenomenal! Adding colour brings out the details even more!
I
coloured with copic markers with some pastel pencil over the top. The
beetles as I mentioned before were stamped with Infusions powders
sprinkled onto the stamp and spritzed with water. Initally I stamped the
beetles in black but on this occasion I decided to push them into the
background more, it just shows how a project can change as you go along.
I cut the black beetles off and they can be used elsewhere.
A glitter helps to give a sparkle to the colouring and loose watercolour effect on the beetles.
My doodled paint brushes create the border on the left and there's very minimal colouring on the figure.
Here
the beetles show up better, the extra doodled brush has been coloured
and the other layers of gold mirror card and painted corrugated card add
different textures and reflection.
I added mica powder and some glitter glue for a little more texture and aged appearance.
The corrugated card has been painted first of all with Beach Hut with random dabs of Claret, Orchid, and Tinned Peas Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylics.
Seam binding ribbon has been dyed with Infusions for another nice touch of vintage. I sprinkled Frankly Scarlet, and The Sage onto the ribbon and what a lovely combo it is!
I
like this angle, it shows the shimmer of the mica, the warm gold
reflection of the mirror card and the sparkle of the glitter glue and
sequins.
I'm
very happy with all aspects of this piece I know I have this background
recipe written down now for future reference and I'm particularly
pleased with those beetles, I will have to do a specimen piece with some
heat embossed beetles next time. I hope you'll have a try with some of
the ideas here and stay with us for some wonderful creations with the
brush theme from the rest of the contributors this fortnight.
Thanks for joining me tonight, wishing you a creative week!
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