Friday, June 13, 2014

Happy

  What makes YOU happy? For one thing bright colors make me happy!

 So do blog challenges and prompts for creating. This project was inspired by JoAnne Sharpe's FB group for her book  The Art of Whimsical Lettering. She asked us to all use the word happy and write it with masking fluid. I used a dropper to write the word and left it to dry overnight. Next the page was sprayed with my Dylusions Ink Sprays in Bubblegum Pink, Vibrant Turquoise, Lemon Zest and Pure Sunshine along with two TCW stencils-Mini Pomegranite and Mini Roman Letters. The Simon Wednesday Challenge this week is to "use stencils" and a new blog/ challenge - Mixed Media Monthly has the theme of  "use ink sprays/ mists" so of course I am linking this to them also :) I doodled the edges with gesso and a black Pitt pen then highlighted around the lettering with a light blue oil pastel.

  This was the first practice page I did in my journal using masking fluid (Art Masking Fluid by Windsor and Newton). I used a brush to dip in the fluid and write the quote:

       I wasn't thrilled with using a brush and have found the dropper works better-for me anyway.

  Another page in my "Draw Your Awesome Year" journal from a lesson prompt. (see online class badges on the sidebar):


  We were given techniques to use to draw a flower from a photograph. I quite liked these techniques and want to do more with other flower photos in my stash. Here's a close up of one of my drawings on this page:



  And speaking of sweet... I recently received two wonderful gifts from two Paint Party Friday regulars! I cannot tell you how much I LOVE this group and look forward to the best art party ever each Friday!!

 Jez kindly offered some Inktense pencils (she had some duplicates in her stash) to two people and I was one of them-lucky me!! She didn't just send the pencils but a watercolor postcard tablet and a hand painted card! I have never used Inktense pencils so I will certainly enjoy playing with them. Thank you for your generosity dear Jez.

 I recently found out that I won a $30 GC from a giveaway Kirstin (Lillibean Designs) was having!! It's for her Etsy shop :) Kirstin has giveaways regularly so if you love her art as I do there are many opportunities to win. Some months ago I won a set of her Christmas note cards and have framed two of them to put out during the holiday season. I am so thankful for the giveaways because not working doesn't allow me to support my favorite artists (of which there are many-in PPF alone!). Thank you for being such a giving artist Kirstin.

  Linking this post to: Art Journal Every Day, Creative Every Day, Mixed Media Monthly, Paint Party Friday, and the Simon Wednesday Challenge. Many thanks to the hosts and DT members of these groups!

             " Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others."   Plato

 


 



36 comments:

  1. Nice mixed media page! I love that technique you used for the letters. Thanks so much for joining us at the first Mixed Media Monthly challenge.

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  2. I LOVE the rose sketch! Happy PPF!

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  3. Your "Happy" lettering piece and your "rose so sweet" are simply beautiful, Linda. You are such a multitalented artist, my friend. I love Jez too and glad you got the prize, especially her beautiful postcard. The colors look like they'll be a blast to play with. Happy PPF and Blessings!

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  4. Such a beautiful rose! How kind of Jez, have fun with your new pencils!

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  5. You are busy, Linda! I love the flower drawing. Can't wait to see more. And, congratulations on your wins and prizes in the mail. PPF is a fine group and I too am happy to be part of it.

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  6. congrats on the lovely gifts. Beautiful rose and love your 'Happy' art!

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  7. Lovely work with those bright and happy colours. Enjoy your new goodies! Valerie

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  8. Looking at your colourful art makes me happy too!

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  9. Hi Linda. Great wins, lucky you.:) Love your rose and all you other blog challenges are also outstanding. Very nice job. Have a great day and enjoy the weather.:)

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  10. Awesome artwork this week again Linda!
    Love to see all the pieces -
    like that it seems you are busy with learning... I learn also the whole time..lol...

    AND THAT IS WHAT MAKES ME HAPPY:

    EACH NEW DAY!!!

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  11. Oh MY Your Rose is OH SO SWEET...what a beautiful drawing Linda!
    And your colorful HAPPY makes me happy too...
    I was just playing with the same brand of masking fluid in a bottle...
    unfortunately mine is very thick...it needed to be used long before now.
    I may have to spring for a fresh bottle and try your dropper idea...
    Happy beginning of the weekend dear one ~♥~
    Congrats of being a winner of that generous giveaway too!
    oxo

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  12. Gorgeous card and journal page Linda :-) fabulous coloring and designs :-) I love how you used the masking fluid too, I need to get some !

    thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
    luv
    Lols x x x

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  13. very very beautiful pages! i love the doodling you did around the edges. your flower is gorgeous! Thank you so much for getting inky with us at the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
    -Rachel
    rwkrafts.com

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  14. Colors inspire me as well, all sorts of colors. Than rose is truly beautiful. Happy PPF.

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  15. Fabulous pages, Linda, and I love your framed art piece at the top. Great technique. Hugs, Teresa

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  16. Lovely flower and fun to see the stages. Happy PPF!

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  17. Lots of wonderful colors and wonderful sayings! Really pretty stuff!!!!
    -Lalo

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  18. I am planning to make something with "Happy" and will share it on my blog. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  19. Hello Linda, love seeing your pretty art of all kinds here. How AWESOME to win and be given some goodies to play with, YAY!! I love the flowers you did and hope you will do more of them. We are blessed with wonderful art communities aren't we!! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
    Thanks for the visit to see my SOC/ICAD post, so nice seeing you there!

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  20. Really wonderful. Love the colors. Have a Happy weekend
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  21. I love the Happy eye dropper one...turned out gorgeous...get cards made up with that...it's awesome...I agree the eye dropper worked best for you!! What lovely gifts I love those two ladies so much...such sweethearts. You reminded me I won something from Kirsten but haven't received it yet. Must be lost in the mail!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  22. LOVE your happy!
    This is the second time this week I've seen someone using a masking product, I think it must be a sign ;)
    Your rose page is absolutely lovely, too ♡♡♡

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  23. Your roses are looking great, and well done on the lettering. That's a great idea to use masking fluid together with Dylusions. And lucky you to win those Inktense pencils. You'll love them. The colours are so vibrant. I've started with a few of them years ago, and gradually added to them. Still love them and use them regularly.

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  24. Linda, your flower has turned out to be very beautiful. Lucky you for winning these awesome gifts. I love Inktense watercolor pencils and I'm sure you will enjoy them. The colors are so rich.
    Happy PPF
    sUSAN

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  25. Love your rose drawing. It is beautiful. And that happy page really makes me happy to look at. That's a successful piece.

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  26. Good work, the study of the rose is beautiful. saludos

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  27. lovely and sweet rose pieces. Beautiful and happy art.Thank you for sharing!

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  28. Wow! The rose is super gorgeous! Looks amazing :)

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  29. What a very happy blogpost. I especially like your rose painting, it's so lifelike.

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  30. Your mixed media page makes me Happy! Love all the bright colors! The rose is amazing! Thanks for playing along with our first Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!!

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  31. Sorry I'm running behind and it's taken Me so long to return your visit . You have a lovely and fun to read blog.Your artwork is My kind of art and I did enjoy taking a peek :) hope to be back soon-Denise

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  32. I love your rose, dear Linda! Wonderful painting in variations and sweet colors.

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  33. Love all your creations ~ the rose and Happy seem to be my favorites ~ Happy Week to you ~ xoxo

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  34. Beautiful and fun! Thanks for playing along with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!

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