Paint On Her Hands: March 2011

Monday, March 21, 2011

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Decoupage using scrapbook paper

DIY Upholstered Folding Chairs

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/how-to/how-to-diy-bohemian-upholstered-folding-chairs-077698

Vacation Car "Art"

I think this is a really cool idea... fun too!
HowDoesShe.com is where I found it... she linked to the family's travel blog - http://sliceofamericatrip.blogspot.com/

Spring Gifts: How to Make Seed Tape Strips

From a very wonderful blog, GiversLog.com, I think these make a neat gift... fun to give friends...or grandkids... or neat projects for teachers to make with their classroom for mother's day gifts.... and you can even do some artwork to decorate the container you put them in!

This is an awesome blog - you'll love her stuff! http://www.giverslog.com/?p=2484

Other resources for seed tape tutorials:

http://www.blogher.com/how-make-seed-tape-strips?from=sparkle ( roll up several different strips and call it "salad in a tin"... see this blog to see how she did a great packaging presentation

Funky Junk Interiors

I always like to find new and creative blogs.... love the pallet desk on Funky junk.

http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

Monday, March 7, 2011

Sue St John - Book and Web Site - How did they do that?

http://awalkintoabstracts.com/

Painting Watercolor Flowers - Demo

http://www.artistsnetwork.com/article/large-canvas-demonstration-mixed-media/

Sunday, March 6, 2011

Kama Pigment for Artists

http://www.kamapigment.com/index_en.html

Twin Rocker Artist Paper

http://www.twinrocker.com/

Nova Acrylic Paint for Artists

Inexpensive
http://novacolorpaint.com/

Saturday, March 5, 2011

How to make a torn paper landscape design

This is from Cindy L's blog - please visit it for more photos and information

http://www.mixed-media-artist.com/2008/05/how-to-make-torn-paper-landscape.html

Large sheet of heavy watercolor paper
Selection of colored and decorative papers, stock paper weight
Matte medium
Foam brush
Waxed paper
Exacto knife
Clear plastic measure
Cutting board

Friday, March 4, 2011

Wanda Edwards - torn paper artist

http://www.tornpaperpaintings.com/

Eileen Downes -torn paper artist

http://animoto.com/play/IFcUqfIMVEWiT0lYwRQQmw?utm_source=eileendownes.com&utm_medium=player&utm_campaign=player

My collage artwork is composed of many layers of torn paper. I use torn magazine papers as my "palette of paint" working the image by adding and subtracting tonal values of paper until I create the desired effect. I enjoy how words, phrases, and imagery from the magazine papers appear almost magically between the edges of the torn paper adding to the meaning of the piece. I leave the rough edges of the collage visible which adds to the layered feeling, and I add a touch of oil pastel to enchance the textural quality of the rough glued papers.

archival matte medium and acid free backing paper for my artwork. The magazine paper is not acid free, but is from higher quality printed magazines. The artworks should be framed under glass or plexi without touching the artwork itself. Avoid placing the piece where it would be in direct sunlight.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Glues for Collage

There are dozens, maybe hundreds of adhesives available to use.

One good basic glue mix is 1 part white glue plus 1 part acrylic matte medium, applied with a brush

Heavy cardstock works, as do other heavy papers. 140# to 300# watercolor paper is great for special work. Cardboard is stiff enough but has so much acid in it that it's not recommended for work you want to give or sell.

Jo Reimer - Artist

http://joreimer.blogspot.com/