Thursday, July 14, 2011

Paint Party Friday:Letting Loose

"Letting Loose", a multi-layer mixed media is my most recent creative adventure.
I have been on an exploration of  artistic websites lately and one of you posted about sewing together multi layers of magazine pages and then painting with gesso.
I thought that was a really fun idea and NOW
I can not find that post!
If you have read this article or if you wrote it please, leave the site in a comment or email me.
I so want to reread this and try my hand at this.


"Another Journey" is another mixed media. 

It was painted/drawn while watching the Diary of a Wimpy Kid with four children surrounding me at home.  I'm not sure if the movie influenced me at all in the drawing but I do know that I have had a hard time focusing on serious work lately. The kids agreed that upon completion they would help me come up with a childrens story to go with the drawing. 
I am sure there is a story here somewhere. 

The summer is already almost over (at least for teachers) and I have hardly begun to do the things I had planned
...work on sidewalks around the house
.....design a quilt
....make a doll with my granddaughter
...make a trip to the hill country
...make a trip to the coast....make a trip anywhere!.....
...mostly paint every day
but I have done other fun things and soon there will be a new grandson. 
We have all begun making our predictions on the arrival date. 
(I chose August 31st as the arrival date.  He is due September 5th ...I just have a feeling.)

Well, have a happy Paint Party Friday!
I am!
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  1. Jenn GirlJuly 14, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Wonderful pieces! Great composition! I like how your art work is so unique!

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  2. MarleneJuly 14, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I love both of these pieces, especially the first one. I so want to learn to do multi layers and make them look great.

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  3. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Oh wow Darla!!! these are amazing pieces....I love the way you layered everything!!! perfection!!!

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  4. DarlaJuly 14, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Thanks, ladies! Jenn, I appreciate that. Oh, Marlene and Diana, you should have seen this paper when I started the layering. I thought I would have to throw it away but just kept at it. When my granddaughter came in and added a line or two "helping me" her mother tried to run her off but I did not worry at all because who would notice her lines in my work. I even worked them in! It is fun!

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  5. GlorV1July 14, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I would love to learn layering. Beautiful work. Outstanding! Happy PPF!

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  6. JennJuly 15, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    These are stunning!! That layering technique sounds so interesting!! (Are you in TX by chance - wondering if your hill country is the same as mine - I'm an Austinite!)

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  7. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJuly 15, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Wonderful! I haven't read the post but I would love to. :) Keep us posted on the grandson arrival. :)

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  8. GeckostoneJuly 15, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Fantastic, Darla! I can't wait to read the story on the second painting! My work has been non serious lately too!Deb

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  9. DarlaJuly 15, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Thanks,again.

    Marlene and Gloria:I will post a simple tutorial soon on the process. And then you just have to be brave and try it. I thought it was a piece of trash and then I began to pull out some little gems from the layers. It was like mining gold.

    Jenn, my Austinite neighbor, yes, I am a Texan. I am a half hours drive south of San Antonio,my home town, in the country actually but Pleasanton. Austin is beautiful. I do have close relatives in your area.

    And NatashaMay thanks, you will know when that little one gets here. I will have photos!

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  10. DarlaJuly 15, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Thanks, Geckostone, you slipped in while I was responding to others. I can't wait to read that story either. Sometimes, it is a release NOT to be so serious. Lately, I have to remind myself to focus and be serious. But that will probably end when school starts.

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  11. Kristin DudishJuly 15, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    What wonderful pieces... I love the look of all of those layers! I recently received 8 wine boxes full of old National Geographics, so I might have to give that a try!

    I will be interested to see if your "feeling" for the date is the one :)

    Enjoy the rest of your summer (you still have time to do the things you want to do) - Enjoy!

    xo
    Kristin

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  12. EVAJuly 15, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    These are stunning! And so very interesting and Fun!! Wonderful!

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  13. Theresa PlasJuly 15, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Both pieces are fabulous! Terrific details throughout.

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  14. carol l mckennaJuly 15, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Excellent creative work ~ children are such inspiration ~ I am new participant to Paint Party Friday and like you had been researching for art blogs ~ so glad to find some ~ enjoy ~ Carol ^_^

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  15. SHERI COOKJuly 15, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    BOTH pieces are wonderful. HAPPY PPF!

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  16. carlareyJuly 15, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Oh, these are so wonderful. You can look at them over and over and see something new every time.

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  17. Pam TuckerJuly 15, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Such gorgeous work! Both of these pieces are fantastic! I can't believe the depth you achieve with the layers. LOVE these!! :)

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  18. WrightStuffJuly 15, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Ooh yes, definitely a story in there - I love it!

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  19. Cynthia SchelzigJuly 15, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Wonderful work!

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  20. NettyJuly 15, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Stunning paintings, love them both. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  21. Julie PrichardJuly 15, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Whatever the influence for the paintings was...it worked! These are great! Happy PPF!

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  22. UnknownJuly 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    These are both wonderful, I love al the detail of the first piece and I agree there is definitely a story in the duck and soap one!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  23. HeatherJuly 15, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    i really enjoyed seeing your two images. great work you have here. the top one is so full of interest! excellent. i enjoyed my visit and look forward to following you - heather

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  24. CrystalJuly 15, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Beautiful work! :-)

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  25. Gerri HerbstJuly 15, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Oh my ...my heart stopped when I saw this. Beautiful work. Thanks for stopping by, you asked when I had time to paint. I go to class every week and in a 2 hour class, where I sketch then paint. (18x12)I complete my paintings in one class. Thats how I do it...well thanks again. take care, gerri

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  26. ChristineJuly 15, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    your mixed media work is fantastic, lovely, restful colour palette!

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  27. GigglesJuly 16, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Darla these are wonderful! I love them both for different reasons! Your layering is truly amazing, great depth with a touch of mystery!
    I love how the color melds too! Really unique! The kids story should be fun! Happy ppf!

    Hugs Giggles

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  28. Virtual BoyJuly 16, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Beautiful fairytale'esque work! Love the colors~

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  29. Joni NickrentJuly 16, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    WOW! These are just beautiful! Love the colors and all of the unique elements! POP ART MINIS

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  30. ger chouinardJuly 16, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    "another journey" is AMAZING! and the layered piece OHMYHECK - unbelievable!! wish you were my high school art teacher a LONG time ago :) Beautiful work!

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  31. Anne ButeraJuly 16, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Wow! These are wonderful! So detailed and lush and full of interesting stories. Looks like you had a lot of fun doing them, too.

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  32. Her SpeakJuly 16, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    HoLy sMoKeS! Your experiments are AWESOME! I've never thought to so sew layers together--I'm going to have to try this. Thanks for sharing!

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  33. Cori Lynn BergJuly 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Very nice piece.. all the hidden little details in it! Had to enlarge it to get a closer look!

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  34. Geri July 16, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Darla, Lovely work - thanks for joining up with artsee bloggers

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  35. JulieJuly 17, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    What an amazing sketch! So many stories hidden there. And how exciting, a new grandbaby! Congratulations!

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  36. angelselfJuly 17, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    I find "Letting Loose" especially delicious =) I love everything about it. The butterflies near the heart area are delightful, Kathryn

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  37. NatashaJuly 17, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    There is such a rich, lush life that burns within your work. There is so much to explore with your eyes, heart and imagination. It's simply gorgeous and congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your grandson...what fun!

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  38. Hybrid JJuly 17, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Enjoying all the lovely details of your mixed media work. Intriguing and beautiful!

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  39. Shelley WhitingJuly 19, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I love Letting loose. It's very mysterious and intriguing. I love all the details. Beautiful work.

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