Well I know its been a while since I've posted some mixed media art but its never too late right? Now that I've unpacked ALL of my art supplies etc...I've been able to begin where I left off, playing with the endless amount art supplies that fill my craft room/office. I've also frequented a few 'new to me' local crafty/art stores and have had a good dose of retail therapy. Picked up a 'few' (ahem) supplies and I've been on my way! I scooped up a new Art Journal at
The Scrapping Bug and have been busy over the last few months 'playing'.
Anyway, today I'm showing you the work-in-progress cover of my art journal. Since I don't really know exactly what I want to do with it I just dabble here and there. I
did know I wanted to use that totally awesome
Suzi Blu stamp I got at
The Art House Studio. See the little painter/artist girl? I loooove Suzi Blu and her funky fun style. She's such an inspiration!
Here's a close up of the artist stamp. I've added a smile to her face and some long flowing locks as well. You can see what the original stamp looks like in the watermarked image below. I've altered it a bit to suit my style. She was coloured with a few copics and mostly my prismacolor pencils and gamsol.
For the wall, I used the mini brick stencil from The Crafters Workshop and went over it with some molding paste adding a few wood stars into it. I went over the bricks with some pan pastels but not overly happy with that so still working on that area.
I'm planning on adding a quote or verse to the front, just haven't found 'the one' yet. Here's a list of some other supplies I've used on the cover: Faber Castell Pitt Pens, Golden Acrylic Paint, Washi Tape, Dylusions Ink Sprays, Stencils, bubble wrap and Pan Pastels.
Art journaling is a fabulous way to get lost from everyday stressors, be free and creative and to just play and have fun. Try it, you'll like love it! Oh and also a little 'shout out' to my new awesome crafty friends who may help me along with the inspiration ;) !!!
Thanks for stopping by!
