Thursday, June 25, 2015

Purple, Purple, Yellow

 That is the color combination to use this week number 3 for Kristin's Summer Of Color Challenge. And let me say -this was a huge challenge for me because I am not a fan of purple. Matter of fact, I was lucky to have 2 different purple paints to use or I would have been making a trip to AC Moore!

 The colors I worked with are: Golden Fluid Acrylic Paint-Permanent Violet Dark, Americana Acrylic Paint- Lavender, and Anita's Acrylic Paint-Banana Yellow.

 And here is my journal page:


 I am actually quite surprised it turned out so well! To get the brownish looking shading I mixed a bit of the yellow and dark purple. Other supplies: graphite pencil, gesso, Stabilo All pencil, rubber stamp (Tang Dynasty Writing- A Stamp In The Hand), Jet Black Staz-On Ink, sentiment (ARTchix Studio collage sheet), star stencil, glitter glue.

 And now to something less colorful, but exciting as well. Earlier this week I received my complimentary issue of Somerset Studio July/Aug. because I had some art published for the black and white call for art challenge! Being such a lover of color this was another challenge for certain, but you know, once I started I couldn't stop! They have several more pieces of mine, so fingers crossed they'll appear in a future issue:)

 These are the pieces in the magazine:

The envelope I sent my canvases in (that is someone else's envie overlapping in the right corner).

                                                              Shades of Love (6" x 8")

                                  Think Sometimes Of Me ( 5" x 7") sorry, color in photo is a bit off

 These canvases were totally inspired by Serena Barton whose style of wabi-sabi art I so love! I am only sorry that they omitted the credit I gave her for these pieces :(

 To those of you visiting here-anyone else published in this issue? And also, to those of you who have been contemplating sending in some art, just DO IT!! It is impossible to predict what may get chosen so create from your heart and get to the post office!

 In addition to Summer Of Color I will be visiting where I am also linking to: Art Journal Journey; Art Journal Every Day; Art It Friday-Show Your Face; and Paint Party Friday. Keep inspiring, and keep being inspired!

                        " Purple enhances creativity, clears the mind, calms stress."


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62 comments:

  1. BlogorattiJune 25, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    I thought the purple came out really well too, and enhances it a lot. It's a great effort indeed. Congrats on your published work!

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  2. Mellowood GalleryJune 25, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    I can not believe how many 'challenges' and other group activities you are involved in - how do you find the time? I really admire people who can do the collage effect to such good results as I mostly feel that mine look silly. I also like you submission to this week's SOC - have a good weekend

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  3. BJJune 25, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    super dreamy painting. BJ

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  4. Craftymoose CraftsJune 25, 2015 at 2:51 PM

    You have blended two amazing purples together very nicely for SOC. Congrats on your black and white art which is awesome and now published!

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  5. Maarit at Violets CornerJune 25, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Fabulous painting, Linda, the background is amazing. Congratulations on being published, it's well deserved.

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  6. Tammie LeeJune 25, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    love the idea of mixing the weeks colors and using that to color a piece, you have inspired me. She is lovely and most certainly good enough!

    charming magazine pieces too.

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  7. RolinaJune 25, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    I love it!

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  8. Valerie-JaelJune 25, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    Beautiful SOC piece, great use of the colours. Thanks, too, for linking to us at at Art Journal Journey, Valerie

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  9. peggy gattoJune 25, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Congratulations!!!!!!

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  10. ChristineJune 25, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful SOC piece, Linda!

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  11. Julia @ Vintage with LacesJune 26, 2015 at 1:45 AM

    Hi Linda, Your SOC painting is beautiful!
    Congratulations on being published again! That's exciting! Your b + w creations are just gorgeous. I especially love the heart canvas and its simplicity.

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  12. froebelsternchenJune 26, 2015 at 1:54 AM

    Fabulous piece Linda- Thank you for linking to Art Journal Journey!
    Congrats on being published again---SUPER---.. will check the issue!
    oxo
    Susi

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  13. Paper rainbowJune 26, 2015 at 1:57 AM

    For someone who dislikes purple you have done a great job. L love Serena Barton she is so talented. No wonder you were inspired.

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  14. johannaJune 26, 2015 at 2:25 AM

    your SOC Piece is wonderful! and congrats on being published - i´m looking Forward to get my subscription issue hopefully soon...

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  15. SvenjaJune 26, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    That purple night-sky is sooo beautiful!
    Congratulations on your published art, also. Your black and white pieces are fab!

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  16. DebJune 26, 2015 at 5:05 AM

    Your journal page looks amazing. Congratulations on your published canvases. They are fabulous.

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  17. mandyseaJune 26, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    You sure did rock the purple! What a stunning piece of art.
    Hee hee, I had to giggle, I too had to scrape through to find if I had purple! Congrats on you pubs... they look amazing!

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  18. Sharon FritchmanJune 26, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    First of all, big congratulations on being published! Your art work is so beautiful, and the black and white pieces are simply amazing! And I absolutely love what you created using this week's colors. I love the sentiment, too! (It's funny, I had to go to Hobby Lobby to get some purple for my stash for this challenge!) HUGS!

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  19. ULKAU June 26, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    A great good-enough-girl in these colors! Ulrike

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  20. SCarolJune 26, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    She is beautiful! Congratulations on being published.

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  21. minnemieJune 26, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Congrats on being published! Love yr good-enough girl and message.

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  22. Anewdawn 16June 26, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    She is pretty...colour combination has been ysed perfectly...lovely entry for soc

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  23. My name is Erika.June 26, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Congrats on being published. How exciting. I love your black and white pieces a lot, and I know what you mean about black and white being a challenge. Got to love color! I also know what you mean about purple. My least favorite color too! Have a great weekend.

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  24. JoannaJune 26, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Many congratulations on getting published AGAIN! I'd love to be brave enough to send something in to Somerset Studio - it is a dream of mine to be published in this fabulous publication. The fear of rejection is too heavy though....

    Your SOC girl is MORE than good enough - she's gorgeous! I too found purple and yellow tricky.

    x

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  25. ~*~Patty SJune 26, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    You stepped up to the challenge(s) beautifully dear Linda as you always do creating new and fresh works of art.
    CONGRATULATIONS on being published again!!!
    Very exciting and well deserved.
    You inspire me in so many ways (it's been a long while since I've submitted anything...I need to be much more organized for THAT to happen ;-) ... )
    Happy beginning of the weekend to you and yours.
    oxo

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  26. JeannetteJune 26, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    wow,your lady just amazing,love her expression and the hair and lips,love so much.
    have a nice weekend.

    greetings jeannette

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  27. Kirsty VittetoeJune 26, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    That is just so lovely!

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  28. LailaJune 26, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    Lovely SOC piece and congrats on being published, how exciting.

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  29. ValerieJune 26, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    Absolutely love your journal page!

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  30. Clare LloydJune 26, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Fab journal page,

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  31. Julie LeeJune 26, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    I love your portrait! Your work just keeps getting better and better, Linda. I love visiting on Fridays because there is always something so lovely to see on your blog. Thank you so much for all you share. xxx

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  32. FayeJune 26, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    Linda, your purple, purple, yellow girl is so adorable. I tried but my effort is now in the trash can. You did an excellent job with a difficult color scheme.

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  33. GigglesJune 26, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    Congratulations on being published that is fabulous news!! Love your girl too!! I am a fan of purple as you know so this had my heart a flutter!! Good job!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  34. GlorV1June 26, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Awesome piece. Congratulations on being published. Yay!

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  35. IndiraJune 26, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    Beautiful piece! Nobody would know that you did not like purple. Congrats on getting published.

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  36. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJune 26, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    I believe the art journal page with the portrait that you just completed is one of my favorite of yours thus far. Congratulations on being published in Somerset! I need to start submitting stuff to magazines, and maybe I'll get published too. Blessings!

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  37. NeenaJune 26, 2015 at 11:06 PM

    You did a great job with the purples and yellow. I especially like the background. Congratulations on being published.

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  38. JennyJune 27, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    Oh she is darling Linda... and congrats on being published... I really love your canvasses...

    Jenny X

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  39. LeoviJune 27, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    How sweet face! Pretty!

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  40. UnknownJune 27, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Beautiful and inspiring work. Huge congrats on being published!!!

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  41. CarolJune 27, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Congratulations on being published!!!!!! You so deserve it ♥ Love your journal page for SOC perfect fit!!!

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  42. Gillena CoxJune 27, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    A pretty purple/yellow piece, and my congratulations on the other; happy you dropped by my blog today

    Much love...

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  43. JoJune 27, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    Wonderful work, Linda, and how wonderful to be published!!

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  44. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 27, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Congratulations on your lovely black and white art that was published. So glad I can say "I know this artist."

    I had even more trouble than you with my entry this week. At least you didn't have to start four times, or you would have been heading for more paint (grin). She's a genuine beauty, too, but personally, I think she's even BETTER than just good enough!.

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  45. KristinJune 27, 2015 at 10:36 PM

    YAY! Yay! Yay!!! I just got mine in the mail - I'll have to check it out. Congratulations!! Oh, and thank you for your sweet nail polish comments: I am trying for a little eye candy in case the art is boring, ha! xo

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  46. Carol RigbyJune 28, 2015 at 6:20 AM

    Congrats at having your work published. I love your SOC piece and I'm so impressed that you mixed the purple and yellow instead of just going for a brown. I think you should get a gold star for that.

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  47. K J DJune 28, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Congratulations on being published again Linda!!!

    Love your piece for SOC..... not a lover of purple either.

    Karen x

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  48. Denise PriceJune 28, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Congrats on getting published in Somerset! I love what you have done with this week's SOC, too.

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  49. Karla B June 28, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    She is so gorgeous and her eyes are amazing!Beautiful work, my friend!

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  50. Annette P.-L. June 28, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    What a pretty lady! Wonderful work!

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  51. Gloria j ZucaroJune 28, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    Linda, I always enjoy your artwork. i think the purples you chose are spot on for me, as there is a warm and a cool. The gold is just right. Congrats on your magazine exposure. Keep well, Glo Z

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  52. Jennifer RoseJune 28, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    turned out very nice and congrats on getting the work published :)

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  53. Serena BartonJune 28, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Congratulations, Linda! I'm thrilled that I inspired you and appreicate credit for that. However, you have made this work entirely your own!

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  54. JansArtyJunkJune 28, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    Oh I love your SOC challenge piece... such bright happy art...lovely shades of purple.... you rocked this weeks colour combo Linda :)...and CONGRATULATIONS on being published...well deserved :)

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  55. Plush Possum StudioJune 28, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    I like the saying which you've chosen.
    We women ARE truly good enough, just as we are.
    I think that's obvious.
    And your choice of purple sends me!

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  56. dentheJune 28, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Congrats on being published! And I love your SOC-piece. She has such a wistful expression on her face, and the colours came out really well.

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  57. itsamistryJune 28, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    You've done a great job with this weeks colours. I really struggled this week. Thanks for visiting my blog Anita - Itsamistry Design Studio #82

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  58. Lorraine June 28, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    Congratulations on the publication. Your SOC piece is very inspiring. Love the sentiment.

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  59. DeniseJune 29, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    Wonderful for You : ) Congratulations.I love all Your artwork,very talented indeed.I, being a lavender/purple lover do love Your pretty girl.

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  60. BLOGitseJune 30, 2015 at 3:50 AM

    I'm not a purple person but oddly it's fun to paint, don't know why. Maybe because it's intensive color...
    Congrats for public eyes to see your art!
    (Sorry I'm late - we had a long weekend break near Helsinki...)

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  61. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJuly 1, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    wonderful portrait! :)

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  62. Kim DellowJuly 3, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    Love! Great work Linda and big congrats on the publication. Thank you for linking it up to Show Your Face last week, sorry I'm late coming around to leave some blog love! Thanks for the shout out too. Kx

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