Friday, June 20, 2014

Lead Me...




  This is another journal page that was prompted by Mindy Lacefield's free 5 week Sunday Mornings online class. The class has now closed but I am grateful to Mindy and her guest artists for all they have taught me in that short time. This is a page prompted from one of the lessons by Mindy:

   You can click on to see more details and the texture. I am SO not comfortable working from a dark background so I created this page  pretty much like the video-esp. the Paynes Gray painted background. This was the way the page started:

 A bit scary to me but I forged ahead with paints and oil pastels and am pleased with the result. I will def. play more from a dark background!

 Freshly Made Sketches has a new sketch prompt for their challenge blog:

 And this is the card I came up with:

 I made a card from pink card stock and used that same card stock to cut thin strips which were glued on to the patterned paper.

 Products used: pink card stock (Bazzill Basics-Chablis); patterned card stock ( DCWV- The Glitter Mat Stack); white card stock; rubber stamp (Hero Arts); Vintage Sepia Versafine ink (Tsukineko); Bakers Twine (Martha Stewart); flower (the Paper Studio); brad (JoAnne's Craft Essentials). I really wanted to do a few more with other ideas I had but just didn't have the time and have a busy weekend ahead.

 Also linking to the Simon Monday Challenge Blog (theme is "anything goes") and the Simon Wednesday Challenge Blog (theme is "You Gotta Have Friends").

 The Summer of Color Challenge is on and this is week two of six weekly prompts. If you haven't already, you can see the tags I created and the color prompt in my last post here. We are only allowed to link up once but I couldn't resist making something else with the given colors so here it is:


  A prayer flag using a vintage image and quote printed on fabric, scraps of gelli printed fabrics, fabrics from my stash, had dyed ribbon, vintage buttons and a paper flower with a teal sequin. Can't wait for the new color challenge on Monday! Anyone can join in at anytime-for any of these challenges.

 Linking also to Paint Party Friday, Art Journal Every Day, and Creative Every Day. Have  a great weekend everyone and thanks so much for popping in!

                  " Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself."  Desiderius Erasmus




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34 comments:

  1. SaskiaJune 20, 2014 at 5:37 AM

    Wow, you're so creative! Lovely work!

    Smiles, Saskia :)

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  2. PaintingWriteJune 20, 2014 at 7:27 AM

    You are always so productive! The first piece is different from what I'm used to seeing from you and I really like it-the dark background worked really well. Your card is gorgeous-I love that colour combination of pinks and Browns and the prayer glad is fab in those SOC colours too.

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  3. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJune 20, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    Your illustration in the art journal page truly reflects the feeling of Psalm 43:3. I also love your sweet response to FMS141. Happy PPF and Blessings, my friend!
    http://arnoldolromero.blogspot.com/2014/06/week-1-of-summer-2014.html

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  4. katJune 20, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    That dark piece has atmosphere and Winter beauty, it's really very lovely! What you did with it is lovely too, but there is something special about the original background that attracts the eye!

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  5. Valerie-JaelJune 20, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    More lovely art work! Valerie

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  6. ~*~Patty SJune 20, 2014 at 11:52 AM

    From darkness to Light = you manged it beautifully dear Linda!
    Love your prayer flag too in those gorgeous colors...
    thank you for sharing another perfect quote too!
    Happy beginning of the weekend
    and
    Happy Summer Solstice...
    oxo

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  7. Gillena CoxJune 20, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    all beautufully crafted. have a nice Friday

    much love...

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  8. Frieda OxenhamJune 20, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    The flag uses one of my most favourite vintage images, and she looks gorgeous on your flag. Must give the dark background a try, i usually start light. Wonderful art, as ever!

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  9. UnknownJune 20, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Love where you took the prompt from the online class....

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  10. FayeJune 20, 2014 at 3:10 PM

    The dark background is what makes your delightful image pop! Beautiful work.

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  11. LeoviJune 20, 2014 at 3:24 PM

    Wonderful, I love the creativity in this compositions!

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  12. Jo MurrayJune 20, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    You've been very creative this week Linda. I think the Payne's Grey background is perfect.

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  13. JKWJune 20, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    The journal is very inspiring. The card is so creative. I love the colors of the flag. I am going to check out a couple of those groups. Thanks for the tip on Frank Clarke (I am glad I mentioned him). Blessings, Janet PPF

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  14. Nancy McCarrollJune 20, 2014 at 4:50 PM

    Thank you for commenting on my blog, Linda. Yes, miracles do happen. I truly believe that.

    The quote about bringing in light, and the darkness will go away is true in so many applications. Bring on the light!

    Just becoming one of your followers.

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  15. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansJune 20, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    Fabulous journal page, wonderful texture and I love the image. The card is very pretty , lovely backdrop. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Tracy x

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  16. Joy MurrayJune 20, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    I have trouble with a dark background also. Glad to see you worked so well with one. Lovely post!

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  17. DebbieJune 20, 2014 at 6:53 PM

    wonderful creative and different pieces this week!

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  18. Carol RigbyJune 20, 2014 at 6:55 PM

    She is so cute.Happy PPF.

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  19. JansArtyJunkJune 20, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    I saw your teal and coral creation on FB, gorgeous prayer flag Linda.. Love it....Jan x

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  20. My name is Erika.June 20, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Your girl is so cute and looks like she is whimsical but also smart and thinks situations through. My kind of gal.

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  21. GigglesJune 20, 2014 at 9:28 PM

    Beautiful work in Mindys class Linda! Love the new one too..and the soc is gorgeous!! Good work!! Such an inspirational quote too!

    Hugs Giggles

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  22. GlorV1June 20, 2014 at 10:17 PM

    You are always so creative. Love your work.

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  23. Abigail DavidsonJune 20, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    That card is super cute and lovely journal pages!

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  24. ChristineJune 20, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    Beautiful card and great work on soc week2!

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  25. Tracey FKJune 21, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    great finished work in your painting,and I even love that payne's grey background... it is a lovely abstract... especially as it is one colour I don't think i could paint without... xx

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  26. Tracey FKJune 21, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    great finished work in your painting,and I even love that payne's grey background... it is a lovely abstract... especially as it is one colour I don't think i could paint without... xx

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  27. debby4000June 21, 2014 at 6:53 AM

    What a great journalling page and love your fabulous card.
    Thank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
    Luv
    Debby

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  28. ArielJune 21, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    This is Mindy's last work, right? I've done the payne's gray background and now have to do the girl. She has evolved beautifully. Your card and the prayer flag look lovely.
    Have a great weekend Linda
    Susan

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  29. Cindy HallJune 21, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Your journal page is awesome! And I love your card for FMS. Love the DSP design and colors! Thanks for sharing with us at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  30. DVArtistJune 21, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    geesss your are busy in the art studio. Everything so different and beautiful. The textures are fabulous!
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  31. CarolJune 21, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    I am totally in love with the journal page!!!! So much texture and details ♥♥♥♥♥ I wish now I had signed up for the class too...but I am so far behind in other classes that I have signed up for already. The prayer flag is darling too. Have a great week and art away :)

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  32. dentheJune 22, 2014 at 3:51 AM

    that background is really amazing and I love the sweet little girl you put on it. When I first started painting I always started from a black background. I know more artists who do that, it's supposed to really bring out the colours. Wonderful card and prayer flag too!

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  33. joyJune 28, 2014 at 9:57 PM

    Lovely SOC page, Linda! I got mine in just in time. I also like your 4th of July card very much. I hope to get one made, too, but am having a difficult time staying inside these days!

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  34. K J DJune 30, 2014 at 5:14 AM

    Love what you have done here Linda.... I know what you mean about dark backgrounds being a bit scary.... you came through it though!!!

    Karen x

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