Friday, July 19, 2013

What do you get when...

What do you get when you use black gesso in your art journal?  Well.....I realized I didn't know what I was up to after I painted the page with gesso so I decided I would try this....
I first used a stencil and white paint and made a white on black cursive writing that you  can see behind the various bits.  Unfortunately after the cat jumped up and walked across it parts were smeared so I had to come up with something to cover the most smeared parts!  Yes they are going to have to learn new habits if they are going to be allowed in the room while I am crafting.   
Next I used coarse modeling paste and mixed brown paint in and used a harlequin stencil and made the stencil pattern on the top of the pages.  I decided I needed something other and darker then the harlequin on the bottom so I did the bricks on the lower right I took a break and when I came back I didn't like the black and brick but it was already dry and decided to try something different on the left.  I frosted a layer of the modeling paste on the page let it dry a minute then laid the stencil over the top and put a layer of the lighter modeling paste on top...I like that better!  I don't know how you do it but I always work right page first then move on to the left and it sometimes looks like there is a gigantic learning curve going on between the two!  After all was dry I did some fussy cutting of a couple sheets of Graphic 45 French Country Market paper and glued them down with Glue and Seal (suppose you could use Mod Podge) then added a few embellies and called it done.

I haven't been feeling well or in a really creative mood of late so haven't been doing a lot of anything but I have decided I am going to do something artsy fartsy every day and this is my lot for today.  Hope you like it!

12 comments:

  1. Has a French Provincial look. Very nice. Creative Blessings! Kelly #105

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  2. I came to see your desk and ended up seeing your SOC entry. Lovely and creative, these G45 papers make the black gesso stand out.

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  3. It's great seeing what you came up with, with the black gesso'ed pages, Vickie. It is brilliant! I love the old gold and red against the black - great backgrounds, lots of texture, and those lovely sunflowers! I read somewhere that in mixed media, there are no mistakes, only layers! Lol! Love the multi-layered effect.

    Beautiful work! Your mojo may have decided it wants to depart, but well done, nailing it down with a bit of artsy fartsy every day lol!!

    Shoshi

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  4. OWESOME PAGES! I have a few of the same G45 pages and just love them, even found a background stamp with the same motif.

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  5. looks very Artsy Fartsy and beautiful too. I love that paper and actually own some of it. .... but it's so pretty I don't want to use it

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  6. What fabulous pages, really like the idea of black gesso but never been brave enough to try it. You have inspired me to have a try. Sorry for late posting, Happy belated WOYWW

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  7. Oh my gosh! Your pages are absolutely gorgeous! I love the feel of them, so much! You used this week's SOC colors beautifully! And thank you so much for sharing your talents with all of us!

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  8. Beautiful journal spread! I LOVE black gesso too, deepens any colors painted over it. And how I LOVE to see what's growing in your garden, lovely blooms & veges!

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  9. I want to see these up close and personal for the texture and tidbits. Love the mix of the gesso and molding paste mixed with paint. The cat was helping hmmm?? They always like to be in the mix :).

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  10. You did a fantastic job with that black background! Woo Hoo!

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