Hi everyone! Even though this art journal page was such a struggle that I almost gave up half way through, I'm happy with the results, and glad I stuck with it.
I was completely inspired by the January Challenge at Mixed Media Academy, from the colors, to the rocks, quote, and elephant!
The background was made from torn pieces of papers, and stamping. Then I used some of my new stencils from Creative Embellishments, and played with Distress Oxide Sprays (Peacock Feathers, Rustic Wilderness, Pumice Stone, Speckled Egg, and Black Soot) for the first time, combined with Distress Spray Stains (Picket Fence, Speckled Egg, and Hickory Smoke). I painted the flowers and greenery straight from the bottles, which were stamped and embossed with Emerald Creek (Onyx Frost) Embossing Powder, and added (Pewter) Liquid Pearls to the flower centers.
The rocks were done with the Cobblestone Stencil from Creative Embellishments using a coat of Prima Heavy White Gesso. Then they got painted with a mix of sprays, and a few layers, before splattering with (Picket Fence) Distress Spray Stain.
My favorite animal is the elephant, so I had to include one, stamped with the Take Pride Stamp from Red Rubber Designs onto kraft paper that was wrinkled and colored with sprays first! The globe is a sticker with Finnabair Metallique Wax (Old Silver) rubbed along the edges. Behind it, I applied white gesso to the Medallion Stencil and colored it with Finnabair (Old Siver and Patina Green) Waxes.
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Challenges Entered:
Mixed Media Academy ~ January Challenge
You designed it wonderfully and so enchantingly !!!! It's good that you didn't give up, the result is fantastic.
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My jaw dropped when I saw this absolutely incredible journal page you created. You put that inspiration board to incredibly good use. Everything you put on the journal page seemed to be inspired by that. I was SO in awe of those rocks. I also LOVED how your words changed colors. Outlining them made great sense, too. This was an amazing beauty and the elephants came out great. Thanks for sharing it with us at Art Journal Journey, too, dear Drea.
ReplyDeleteYou always have such beautiful texture in your work and this is no exception Drea. It was worth it to continue as the results are stunning. The elephant is perfect as is the teal. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Art Journal Journey. It is much appreciated. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful project! thanks so much for joining us at 613 Avenue Create!
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Vivi
So cool! I love the texture, the rocks and your positive words. We need hope more these days than we have in awhile. Your elephants are wonderful and fun. GREAT page - so reflective of the inspiration pics! Wow
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful interpretation of our board! Thank you for playing with us in Mixed Media Academy!
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DT Maggie
This is absolutely gorgeous. Love the background texture of stones. This goes so well with our moodboard this month. Thank you for sharing such a Creative project and playing with us.
ReplyDeletePriya- DT MMA
This is awesome! I love the way you interpreted the moodboard and used the colors! Thank you for joining Mixed Media Academy challenge this month. Greetings, Aga Mirkowska
ReplyDeleteI love how you've combined all the different textures, colours and elements into his stunning page. Thanks so much for playing along with our Mixed Media Academy moodboard :) DT Lori
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely incredible page. I'm totally in love with this. Thank you for joining us at the MMA challenge. - Priya Satish DT
ReplyDeletebeautiful mixed media project. thank you for joining in our monthly mixed media academy challenge. - Asha kunchinadka, dt mma
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful 💝.. The background texture is very impressive. Love the texture and overall whole project. Thank you for joining Mixed Media Academy challenge this month. Love
ReplyDeleteSubhalaxmi N Rout (DT MMA)
This is such a creative take on our challenge.. beautiful texture in the background.. Thank you for joining us at Mixed Media Academy Challenge! Much Love, Jinal Savla
ReplyDeletelovely and beautiful project thanks for joining us at MMA challenge - DT shraddha
ReplyDeleteAwesome journal with so much detailing. Thank you for joining us at MMA challenge. DT Sirisha
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