Sunday, 21 April 2013

Art Journal play

Image by Suzi Blu

Last Friday I taught a class at Art from the Heart (Harrogate UK), and it was a very lovely chilled-out, yet creative day with some very lovely people :-) As usual, I forgot to take photos along the way .... oops.

We were using the new stamps by Suzi Blu, but more specifically how to shade them because shading the bigger areas on these stamps is tricky!

Once I got home I finished off my page using a background I had already done in my small A5 Moleskine journal. I am picking up some great tips for making backgrounds in 21 Secrets! One of the advantages of being a teacher for 21 Secrets is that you get to see all the workshops yourself woohoo!!

Here's my background before I added anything ....


And here it is as a work in progress:


The paint was added over a collage of papers. Love how some of this shows through:


A few hand-drawn elements:



Hope you all had a great weekend. Here in the UK we actually had some great weather for once. It is so uplifting to see some sunshine! Long may it continue!

Byee for now.


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21 comments:

  1. patcrafts21 April 2013 at 20:46

    It was a fabulous workshop Kate I really enjoyed it and your finished page is stunning, love it xx

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  2. Sue21 April 2013 at 21:04

    Fabulous intricate backgrounds.

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  3. Silvia SF21 April 2013 at 21:06

    Cool work! I like the colours!
    Www.silviasantoyo.com

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  4. Michelle Webb21 April 2013 at 21:07

    These colours are so vivid, I love the blue eyes. Its wonderful Kate. Michelle x

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  5. Micki Wilde21 April 2013 at 21:07

    I love the colours in this one!!

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  6. Jane21 April 2013 at 21:10

    Just love this! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Melanie21 April 2013 at 21:10

    What a sweet and colourful page. Love it.
    Liefs, Melanie

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  8. Kyla21 April 2013 at 23:41

    Fabulous shading and colours. I was lucky enough to get her book for Christmas, some fabulous images to inspire.

    Kyla

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  9. Kelly22 April 2013 at 00:38

    Beautiful page. I love the background. I am not very good at background and collage, you however, do a fabulous job.
    Hugs and blessings
    Kelly

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  10. bellefrogworks22 April 2013 at 00:41

    Really nice page - perfect shading and gorgeous color background.

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  11. Inkypinkycraft22 April 2013 at 06:32

    this is amazing, love the way you create your amazing backgrounds hugs trace x

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  12. Brenda Brown22 April 2013 at 07:02

    Wonderful background Kate, beautifully vibrant with great depth and texture. Live the new stamp.
    Have a good week.
    Hugs {brenda} x0x

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  13. Sid22 April 2013 at 07:37

    Great finished page Kate !!

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  14. Juls22 April 2013 at 07:46

    Amazing page!!! Hugs Juls xxx

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  15. Linda Kunsman22 April 2013 at 14:17

    love it-a beautiful page!!

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  16. Unknown22 April 2013 at 17:04

    Oh journal my world ;) Dxx

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  17. Gill22 April 2013 at 20:18

    loved the workshop. Thanks Kate

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  18. Sarah Anderson22 April 2013 at 21:42

    yummy background, love the colour combo and all those textures; fab finished page :)

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  19. Suzy23 April 2013 at 13:11

    Background is fab-u-lous !! and I love the stamp and your shading - Id never manage it with one as big as that

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  20. Ursula23 April 2013 at 13:55

    The amount of layering and detailing in the background is amazing. This is such a vibrant and uplifting page.

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  21. Donna@soakinginmustard.com23 April 2013 at 15:25

    Kate, your shine girl is lovely. The weather here in New England improves in fits and starts. Thanks for sharing.

    Peace,
    Donna

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