Saturday 2 January 2016

2016 Day 2

Am I every glad I did a bit of work last week when I had some time, because I certainly haven't had time to paint today! I spent most of the morning at the Creston Public Library setting up a new art display and then part of the afternoon my husband and I were down in the crawl space under the living room checking and fixing insulation. We are always trying hard to become more energy efficient.

At any rate, last week I spent some time in my studio cleaning up and  I found some interesting pages in an old book I have been using as a palette. I have never been one to let 'interesting' go to waste so...
Book Art #8 With Flowers
 I stuck a page from the book onto a white painted gallery wrap canvas, added some of my paper flowers and Quilling paper and voilĂ  - a finished painting!

I hope that I get some time tomorrow and some inspiration so that I can really get into the spirit of the 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge.


11 comments:

  1. And it came out beautifully!! Love using those "interesting" pieces! Happy 2016!!
    Jackie ")

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  2. What creativity. Kind of like a cook turning whatever I to a beautiful meal. Lovely collage, nice work Val

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    1. Thanks Nelvia - I leave my creativity in the studio, never use it in the kitchen - lol

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    2. Me neither, that is my husband's domain and he does it so well, no wonder I am chubby.

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    3. LOL - I do the cooking but just the basics

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  3. Love all that wonderful texture! And your flowers and ribbons are so delightful Val!

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    1. Thanks Sheila. the background only looks textured but it works well with the 'texture' of the flowers and Quilling.

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  4. Some days it is hard to find the time to paint. I like how you combine ideas to create your pieces.

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    1. Thanks Joan. I am lucky to live in an area where there are a lot of artists to learn from - every thing from fabric painting, mixed media to straight watercolor - you name it we probably have someone who does it!

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