My mixed media madness continues with a special mermaid underworld scene for a very special 21 year old who's Disney mad. This was a labour of love and I enjoyed every minute. Wonderful for me, but for you it means I've taken lots of pictures and this post will challenge your broadband!
I started with embossing paste and stencils, a coat of gesso and then by sticking all my bits and bobs in place, then covered it all with black gesso. This was very nerve racking for me, but after attending a fabulous Finnabair class last year I knew I want to try it.
Now to add back in some colour with mica powders in sprays and gels. This was a lot of fun and I may have got a little carried away as there was some seepage through all the layers of card. This wasn't a problem as I covered the back with patterned paper.
I then prepared the central panel. I wanted a sunken treasure feel, so I diecut a frame several times, coated it in black gesso and distressed it with gold mica powder, perfect pearls, mica flakes and glitter. Ariel [EK Success stamp] is coloured with promarkers, covered with stickles, crackle accents, wink of stella.
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Some close ups of all the details. Sorry in advance, I find it difficult to stop adding to a canvas and now it's the same with all the photographs I've taken!
Did you spot the 'ugly button' and my found shells? There's also lots of lace, canvas and strips of patterned paper.
Challenges:
Craft for the Craic: January Blues [Blue- under the sea]
Passion for Promarkers Week 328: Fantasy [mermaid]
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Best Friends [a special creation for my best friend, my sister]
STAMPlorations {Stencil Sunday #27} + January Mixed Media Challenge
Supplies
Dies & Stencils etc: Prima Finnabair Bubbles, Simon Says Stamp Waves stencil
Ink: Memento Jet Black, Distress Ink black soot, chipped sapphire
Paper: White Card & patterned paper from stash
Highlights: stickles, white embossing paste, glitter, micro beads, beads, paper
flowers, metal embellishments & numbers, sequins, white
& black gesso, wink of stella, white gel pen, glimmer mist, sea shells, buttons, lace, eyelets, twine.
Colouring: Promarkers, LuminArte Bolivian Blue, Douglas Fir, Ginger Peach, Finnabair mica powder gold, rust, Ranger Perfect Pearls
Hope you enjoyed my mixed media journey and see you again soon.
This is a fabulous entry for our Fantasy challenge this week, thank you for joining us at Passion for Promarkers.
ReplyDeleteLorraine DT
That is beautiful! Finnabair's classes are great aren't they? I hope whoever this is for loves it, there is so much work in this, thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteWow, Grá, such a lot of work and to spectacular effect. It's a beautiful piece, your sister loves it I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteJulie :o)
Fantastic project! Love all the texture and shimmery detail!
ReplyDeleteStunning creation Gra and such an amazing level of detail! Many thanks for joining in with us at Passion for Promarkers last week :) Donna ♥ x
ReplyDeleteThe underwater scene is gorgeous! Your sister will love this! Arial fits beautifully in this shimmery background. Thanks for joining in on the "best friends" challenge with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
ReplyDelete"I'll tell you a tale..." Oh my is this ever wonderful! What stunning dimension and layering! The richness of your blues is perfect, just like the depths of the sea. Ariel is my favorite princess and you've certainly done her credit here! Awesome piece. <3 Hugs, Autumn
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