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Sunday, 27 January 2013

dipping my foot in the ocean of colour!!

well the middle of this week saw the birthday of my blogging buddy Michelle, whose love of colour sings form her blog.I wanted to send her something and so , took a deep breath, (having often looked at other blogger use of colour, ..including Kate crane, and Trish Latimers painty layers)...and dived into this whole painty colour thing.
I am still testing the water , as I am much happier in monochrome pieces, soft colours and browns..so hold onto your hats!
So here is the canvas I made for Michelle:


well you know me and my love of hearts and wings, I love blue and would have stuck to that, but Michelle has this whole love of colour thing going on and I embraced it! Had lots of fun and well that's it really..had a go.
I added layers of paintyness, then added some texture paste coloured with paint, through a stencil and left to dry.

When dry I added lots of painty layers through different stencils and some sequin waste ( thanks Mum!).
Then I stamped with PAINT!! I know how mad, but managed to stamp and get stamp clean again..


Finally I added circles using a pot lid dipped in paint and some lines using a thick piece of card and edged with some paint.

The decoration, a heart, ( wound with wire..love wire!),


some textured pasted wings, covered in treasure gold..(silver) and dream big cut from my word play die..



I think sometimes it is good to challenge our creative boundaries and have a go at something new..I will never leave my love of distress and all things vintage behind..and a dash of steampunk thrown in..but may embrace this whole painty thing and colour a bit more!

Have a fun and inky one!



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36 comments :

  1. Astrid Maclean27 January 2013 at 08:51

    Oh well done, love your painterly piece, and of course your signature heat and wings always do it for me ☺. The touches of bright colour really make the canvas pop and I love all the different textures!

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  2. Michelle Webb27 January 2013 at 09:04

    I have this masterpiece on my bedroom wall right now! It looks amazing! I love it so much, you really did get down and dirty with all the colour. You are amazing Trace. Michelle xx

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  3. Anonymous27 January 2013 at 09:13

    Oh it's gorgeous Trace and I bet she loves it. S x

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  4. Unknown27 January 2013 at 09:14

    Hi,great project Trace,love the colours ,really like this.Jacqueline.S

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  5. Maggie27 January 2013 at 10:29

    Fabulous canvas Trace I have got canvas and painty bits just not got around to making project....you have inspired me, thanks.

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  6. Redanne27 January 2013 at 10:39

    Just one word - fabulous! Hugs, Anne x

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  7. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans27 January 2013 at 11:36

    I bet Michelle loved this Trace. I love that pop of colour and your wired heart. Tracy x

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  8. Anjas-Artefaktotum27 January 2013 at 12:41

    Amazing composition of patterns, colors and contrasts. Fabulous unique creation as ever!
    Wish you a nice sunday,
    hugs Anja

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  9. Gerrina27 January 2013 at 12:55

    Great pick in colorcombi and beautiful combi of shapes! Hugs, Gerrina

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  10. Katja27 January 2013 at 12:58

    This is such a wonderful work! Love the colors and the details!
    Hugs Katja

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  11. Helen27 January 2013 at 13:41

    This is great, Trace! I love the colours you've embraced, they go really well. Keep it up!!

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  12. Paper Profusion27 January 2013 at 13:51

    This works brilliantly Trace. Love all you have going on in it. Nicola x

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  13. Martina27 January 2013 at 13:59

    Dear Trace, this is just so creative and wonderful. I truly enjoy seeing what you create, such a pleasure.
    Hugs MARTINA

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  14. Meggymay27 January 2013 at 14:29

    Wow, it looks fantastic, your friend will love this canvas.
    Yvonne x

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  15. Sharon27 January 2013 at 14:50

    This is stunning Trace and gorgeous colours toox

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  16. rachel27 January 2013 at 15:09

    this is just gorgeous Trace - I always see your colour pieces and think you should do more - but then I love your neutrals too xx

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  17. ria gall27 January 2013 at 15:21

    A really great canvas and a great use of colour. See you can do it and I think this piece works really well with the texture, layers and colours Love it
    Ria

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  18. Terry27 January 2013 at 16:20

    And what a pretty ocean you created! Love this, Trace! The heart and wings are fabulous touches! Enjoy the day!

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  19. Anonymous27 January 2013 at 16:54

    Fabulous canvas Trace ! Your first dip into colour is a huge success ! Love all your paintey layers and stamping with paint. I'm sure it will be a treasured gift. Sue C x

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  20. Silvia(Barnie)27 January 2013 at 17:10

    Sue, that's a wonderful canvas, love the soft colors and the wire.
    By the way - it fits perfectly to the actual challenge at FSC. :)

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  21. Laurart27 January 2013 at 18:01

    This is amazing! I love how you embraced colour. The stamping is gorgeous and I LOVE all the layers and textures. This is so inspiring - and so very beautiful - Hugs from Laura xxx

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  22. Annie27 January 2013 at 18:34

    Hi Trace..........belated Happy Birthday to you x. Love your canvas and the colour used.............taking the step with something new is very brave........and I think this is a great job. Lots of layers and fab texture. I am sure Michelle loved it . TFS

    Annie x

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  23. Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries27 January 2013 at 18:42

    Great silver wings and an adorable background Trace...just dip on :-)

    greetings, Alie :-)

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  24. Von27 January 2013 at 18:50

    Luvin your dip into colour :) look forward to more :)
    Von ♥

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  25. Silvia(Barnie)27 January 2013 at 21:05

    Trace, so sorry, that I named you wrong....

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  26. Donna Gibson27 January 2013 at 21:22

    Trace, you should embrace color more often! Not that your other work isn't gorgeous but this canvas is stunning! You certainly have an eye for color!

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  27. Unknown28 January 2013 at 01:27

    Love all the color! What a terrific job. I think you should try something in shades of purple...lol

    Happy Crafting
    Tracie

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  28. Sandy28 January 2013 at 03:29

    I always dream big when I am on your blog Trace -- you sure do inspire me!
    sandy

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  29. Kyla28 January 2013 at 08:18

    Fabulous....welcome to the world of colour :-) looks like you are a natural.

    Kyla

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  30. Anonymous28 January 2013 at 08:38

    It's gorgeous, I love it. More, more!!!

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  31. Paula Whittaker28 January 2013 at 08:42

    well done for trying something different, it's not always easy coming out of your comfort zone - think you've done a fab job and I look forward to seeing more of this style in the future.

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  32. Words and Pictures28 January 2013 at 09:17

    Fab canvas - love that you've really dived in headfirst... that pink is amazing - and the whole piece is really dynamic! Love stamping with paint, especially the Frescos - they make it so easy...
    Alison xx

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  33. May28 January 2013 at 20:05

    Beautiful canvas Trace, I love the design & colours... Fabulous work Please dip your toes again... I would love to see some more... I bet Michelle loved it!! Hugs May x x x

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  34. Sue29 January 2013 at 20:33

    Absolutely wonderful, I love those textured wings, and great use of colour. It's good to break out of your comfort zone from time to time xx

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  35. Anita Houston The Artful Maven30 January 2013 at 01:06

    Fab and fun canvas! Love the pop of magenta!

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  36. Julia S-W3 February 2013 at 11:32

    I love colour and it's wonderful to see you dipping in and getting that toe wet! How fab for Michelle to receive such a gorgeous piece. I love all the stencilled and stamped layers and using stamps and paint is so good isn't it? Don't like the cleaning of them much though! I always think of you whenever I see hearts and wings - I'm in love with them!
    I'm really off now because I think I'm up to date with your gorgeous stuff - makes me feel so useless but has kick started my mojo which was wiped out by all the medication!! Have a great Sunday.
    Love, Juliaxx

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Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and leave me a comment..it means a lot..hope you like what you see. Trace x

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