Wednesday, July 1, 2015

Red, Red, Metallic!

 

  That is this week's color combination for the Summer Of Color challenge (week 4 of 6). I have loved the color red and it has been my all around favorite and go-to color since I was a toddler! My motto-when in doubt-or not feeling so great-wear something RED. My challenge was coordinating two reds and a metallic into a portrait (it was my choice to do a portrait each week using the given colors).

 I began my journal page this way:



And this is how it was completed:


Colors used: American Primary Red acrylic paint, Accent Burgundy Deep acrylic paint, Anita's Metallic Classic Gold paint. Other products: gesso, Stabilo All pencil, stamp - Tim Holtz,  scrapbook papers, washi tape, ARTchix Studio collage sheet and star charm, Stickles gold glitter glue.

 Metallics and glitter are so hard to capture so here is another view:


 Linking also to Art Journal Every Day, Art It Friday-Show Your Face, and Paint Party Friday.

 Saturday in the U.S. we are celebrating the holiday of Independence Day so here is a card I made:


 Linking to the Simon Wednesday Challenge (this week's theme is "going dotty"). To those of you who will be celebrating, I hope the weather cooperates with the picnics and fireworks, safe travels, and a happy 4th of July!!

                        " There is a shade of red for every woman."     Audrey Hepburn



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55 comments:

  1. Sharon FritchmanJuly 1, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    Red has always been my favorite color too, Linda!!! WOOHOO! Yes, when in doubt, wear red! And I love your quote by Audrey Hepburn, too. Your gorgeous work of art is totally cool and beautiful. I absolutely LOVE her hair with the gold hues! And her "she rocks" adornment, too. Enjoy your 4th of July - the card you made is awesome!

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  2. Tammie LeeJuly 1, 2015 at 8:29 PM

    lovely to see how this came out. wonderful how you did the back ground.

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  3. GlorV1July 1, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    Love your girl she came out perfect.

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  4. lissaJuly 1, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    looks good. I like the touches of swirly golds on her hair and the star is just perfect for this piece.

    visiting from SOC, have a lovely day.

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  5. Lorraine July 1, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    Glad you took that second picture, not that the first one wasn't good, just that the gold shows so much prettier. Great job. And.... I love your card.

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  6. Valerie-JaelJuly 2, 2015 at 12:43 AM

    Lovely piece for Soc! Love the connection to independence day! Valerie

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  7. johannaJuly 2, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    awesome Portrait of the woman - and i like the Hepburn Quote, which was new to me!

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  8. VirginiaJuly 2, 2015 at 3:10 AM

    Beautiful piece of work

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  9. froebelsternchenJuly 2, 2015 at 3:24 AM

    Great Linda! Super to see how you made this beautiful page!
    oxo
    Susi

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  10. TwinkleToes2dayJuly 2, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    What a beautiful page and I love the star on her cheek :D

    ps - many thanks for your lovely comments on my posts :D

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  11. DebJuly 2, 2015 at 4:31 AM

    Your portrait is beautiful and I love the background you have created for her.

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  12. helenaJuly 2, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    she does indeed rock

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  13. ULKAU July 2, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    Yes, she rocks in these colors! Ulrike

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  14. Julia @ Vintage with LacesJuly 2, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Oh yes, she rocks, Linda! It's a beautiful page!

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  15. CarolJuly 2, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Love Her!!!! Red is my go to color also :) I even have a red living room that I absolutely LOVE ♥ You did a great job getting the metallic to show as metallic in the photos :)

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  16. ~*~Patty SJuly 2, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    She rocks is right! The gold star is a perfect touch to your lovely red haired lady dear Linda!
    Red is a beautiful and very passionate color.
    Fun and new to me quote from AHepburn too.
    Have a lovely long weekend!
    oxo

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  17. ChristineJuly 2, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Love your piece for SOC Linda!

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  18. sue :)July 2, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    Love your journal page. x

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  19. Dolly BJuly 3, 2015 at 5:09 AM

    She is gorgeous . Love the gold through her hair and the star near her eye. Yes she rocks !
    Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a lovely comment
    Mary

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  20. FayeJuly 3, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Wonderful page, Linda! This is the perfect painting for the Fourth of July!

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  21. Keren BakerJuly 3, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Knockout hair and a lovely page- love the metallics you've added!

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  22. SusanJuly 3, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    What fun! She's lovely and fun to view. Happy PPF

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  23. SCarolJuly 3, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    Love how you've used the reds and gold. Like the backround too and I love how you added swirly gold to her hair.

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  24. Kim DellowJuly 3, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Fabulous Linda, I love the touches of gold and seeing how you started her too. Thank you for linking up to Show Your Face this week and for the shout out too. Kx

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  25. My name is Erika.July 3, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Yes, she does rock. Great page Linda.

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  26. TracyJuly 3, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Loved seeing how she started ... yes she rocks for sure!!!xxxx

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  27. katJuly 3, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    She really is a rocker! Great!

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  28. dentheJuly 3, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Great use of the colours in this piece! Love how you did that background... Happy 4th of July to you!

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  29. JanetJuly 3, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    I love your red-haired girl!

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  30. Julie LeeJuly 3, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Great journal page, Linda. I love how bold and beautiful she is and the use of red is spectacular. Audrey Hepburn is one of my favourite movie stars - this is the perfect quote! xxx

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  31. GigglesJuly 3, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Wonderful piece and so fitting for the fourth!! Thanks for sharing your process!! Happy 4th to you as well!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  32. KristinJuly 3, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    xo

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  33. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAJuly 3, 2015 at 11:12 PM

    She rocks, my dear friend! Have a blessed 4th of July!

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  34. LeoviJuly 4, 2015 at 3:33 AM

    Excellent composition, red delicious! I love!!

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  35. CJJuly 4, 2015 at 5:47 AM

    Sometimes the smallest detail can make the piece ---love the little star on her cheek.

    Thanks for visiting my SOC this week.

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  36. Frieda OxenhamJuly 4, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    I love your jazzy red girl!

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  37. JoannaJuly 4, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Super SOC girl with her funky hair - and yes, she DOES rock!!

    Happy 4th July!

    xx

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  38. GinnyJuly 4, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Linda, she is great. She definitely rocks!

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  39. Studio KaufmannJuly 4, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    Such a gorgeous and vibrant portrait Linda. That is so true what Hepburn says - I love wearing red. Happy PPF

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  40. KrishaJuly 4, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Fantastic page Linda!! Oh yes, red is a top color in y pallet too...just like Audrey says....there is a shade of red is all of us.

    Thanks for joining me and the GDs for SOC this week. They are going to LOVE your comments you left for each of them...THANK YOU

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  41. Craftymoose CraftsJuly 4, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    Not only does the girl rock, but so do you! These were challenging colors to use in a portrait. Happy weekend!

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  42. GayatriJuly 5, 2015 at 3:46 AM

    You patriotic card is wonderful, Linda! Thanks for playing along Simon Says Stamp Going Dotty Challenge.

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  43. ValerieJuly 5, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    Nice art journal page! She rocks indeed ;-)

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  44. BLOGitseJuly 5, 2015 at 4:47 AM

    Red woman or woman in red :)
    Have a good week ahead!

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  45. Annette P.-L. July 5, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Absolutely beautiful page! What wonderful hair your lady has!

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  46. Gloria j ZucaroJuly 5, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    I love your final page, but am amazed as to where it started with the plaid bits of paper around the outer edges! I still cannot figure out this putting something down on the page and then covering it up! Are they just ideas or suggestions to yourself to get you going? I do love red also! Especially when it is damp and cold, I feel warmed by the color. Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog. Have a wonderful week.

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  47. UnknownJuly 5, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    she does rock! great job with the colors and I lopve your blog header!

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  48. Jennifer RoseJuly 5, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    good motto to have :D and very nice work for this week :)

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  49. JennyJuly 5, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Oh she is a sweetie Linda... beautiful art...

    Jenny X

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  50. AnonymousJuly 5, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    Nicely done! IBeautiful journal page!
    Have a great day!
    Nora

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  51. RuthJuly 6, 2015 at 5:11 AM

    Love how you incorporated the gold on her face and her hair, fabulous background. Great SOC take. Ruth x

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  52. Maarit at Violets CornerJuly 6, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    So cool to see how you began the gorgeous journal page.

    Have a wonderful week!

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  53. mandyseaJuly 7, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    This is totally fabulous!! Oh my, love the hair... and yes red was my go to colour too! Loved reading though your process... fabulous!

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  54. DeniseJuly 7, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    WOW She is so beautiful !

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  55. BJJuly 8, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    Super page, sorry I am a week behind... BJ

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