Monday, 22 July 2013

Journal and Gelli


This last few weeks, as we head towards the end of the summer term at school, has been manically busy and I have been feeling a little art-starved. To get out of a creative slump I sometimes find i just need to play, with lots of paint and layers, and here you can see the result. It's not finished and I have no idea where I'm going with it!


There's a LOT of layers in this, it can truly be described as mixed-media! I used my *fave* paints - Talens Amsterdam acrylics, which I'm very happy to say are now available at Art from the Heart. (I'll be doing a workshop using these paints soon - details here)


I had a quick play with my gelli plate along the way and made these prints on some deli paper which I then used as collage on my journal background. I used my fingers rather than a brayer to spread the paint as I love the grungy look this creates :-)


Hoping for some more play-time this summer ... Byeee for now ...


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12 comments:

  1. Gill22 July 2013 at 11:34

    I love this!! but what's deli paper???

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    1. thekathrynwheel22 July 2013 at 11:59

      Its the semi-translucent waxed paper that they wrap food in at the Deli cpunter. Great for painting on! I got hold of mine on e-bay - sometimes it's called Kraft Paper.

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  2. Suzy22 July 2013 at 13:04

    The colours and layers in this one are just fantastic Kate. Do you attach the deli paper with gel medium?

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  3. Franks Family22 July 2013 at 13:50

    The colors are so yummy!! So glad you had time to play and share! :-)

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  4. Sid22 July 2013 at 21:05

    Ohhhh Kate this is so vibrant, just love how it looks so far !!

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  5. Terri Morse23 July 2013 at 14:13

    Kate, this is so yummy! I love the rich layering of media, and the finger painting on the plate gives a wonderful effect. I like the way the deli paper takes the paint - it looks quite vibrant.

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  6. Linda Kunsman23 July 2013 at 15:03

    oooh-what delicious vibrant pages Kate!! It's so fun to sometimes just paint and layer and then finish (or not) whenever the mood and inspiration strikes.

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  7. Sarah Anderson23 July 2013 at 19:13

    I know the feeling! Great page :)

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  8. Traceyr25 July 2013 at 22:43

    These are fabulous Kate. I'm in two minds as to whether to get a gelli plate or not?

    :)

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    1. thekathrynwheel26 July 2013 at 08:04

      Gelli plates are fabulous! Great fun, easy to use, quick results. If you get one you won't regret it!

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  9. Marjie Kemper17 August 2013 at 16:36

    Fabulous is right! Gorgeous pages. Hope your summer holiday is delightful!

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