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Friday 19 October 2018

Autumn through a Fisheye Lens

Happy Friday everyone,

I'm sharing a canvas today created using a beautiful napkin i've had for a long time.
Adhered to a round canvas using matte medium I also covered around the edge. 


Stamping a visible image quote onto rice paper, I adhered this also with 
matte medium and edged parts of the canvas with Art stones and beads .


Die cut leaves coloured with Distress Oxide Inks and 
detailed with Alcohol pens embellish and frame the image.


Melted wax was brushed over the leaves and buffed when dry. 
Gently crushing the leaves helps create a more realistic appearance.


Dots of white pen adds blemishes to those leaves with two found alder 
catkins glued amongst them completing my Autumnal round canvas.


I love how the shape of the canvas and curvature of the bench 
helps create the illusion of looking through a fish eye lens.

Who wouldn't wish to sit upon that bench, gather 
your thoughts and admire that Autumn splendour..?

Wishing you all a fabulous weekend what ever your plans.

Creative Hugs & Warm Wishes
Tracey xx

I'm sharing today's creativity with...
Kristin & EVA ~ Paint Party Friday
A Vintage Journey ~ Autumn Splendour
Moo-Mania & More ~ AUTUMN

40 comments:

Helen said...

that's stunning, Tracey! yes, I'd love to sit on that bench all day! sadly, work beckons...

aussie aNNie said...

Stunning creative and just beautiful Tracey. The design is so lovely and the leaves have a real look to them. I had enlarged your work on my large pc and it is just stunning.xx

sirkkis said...

Absolutely marvelous canvas, Tracey. It's beautiful and realistic scenery with the wise words. Love this a lot.
Happy PPF and wonderful weekend xx

Valerie-Jael said...

This is a stunning canvas, and so beautifully made. What a treasure! Love the quote, too. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

Sue (this n that) said...

Hello Tracey, I was thrilled to see your gorgeous creation. Everything about it is done with such care, and I loved seeing (and reading the process too). Beaut quote as well. Happy PPF! Sue :D)

froebelsternchen said...

Oh my gosh Tracey! You created magic on this round canvas - You have such an eye for beautiful design and all the techniques you used for this tells of your wide variety of artisan craftwork skills! And the perfect fitting quote !I am thrilled about this glorious canvas! Thank you very much for showing this amazing project over at Moo Mania & More! We are proud to see this entry linked to our challenge dear Tracey! Happy weekend !
Big hugs, Susi

Clare Lloyd said...

It’s beautiful

Sue said...

Wow Tracey this is so beautiful. It's a gorgeous napkin to begin with but it becomes so much more on your canvas. The leaves look amazing with a layer of wax, and it really does give the impression of being photographed through a fish eye lens. I hope that this is now hanging on your wall! Have a very happy weekend, Sue xx

Christine said...

Oh wow this is gorgeous!

Linda Kunsman said...

Oh Tracey this is brilliant!!! A beautiful napkin to start but you have made it shine even more with your touches. Well done! Happy PPF!

Rosie said...

Wow, Tracey, this is absolutely gorgeous, love it.

Thank you for joining us at MOO MANIA & MORE

Have a wonderful weekend

artbyjune said...

So beautiful and creative!

https://linsartyblobs.blogspot.com said...

Lovely Autumn scene.

Redanne said...

I would definitely love to sit on that bench and just take in that gorgeous autumn splendour. The napkin really is beautiful and you have turned it into a masterpiece with those gorgeous leaves - they look so realistic. I love this! Hugs, Anne xx

Meggymay said...

A gorgeous canvas project Tracey. Yes I would also like to sit on that bench and enjoy the beautiful scene of nature and the autumn colours.
Yvonne xx

denthe said...

Wow, you made something really beautiful here. What a great way to use a napkin!

JFM said...

Absolutely stunning...love this very much!!!
Hugs 🍁

DVArtist said...

Wow Tracey this is just gorgeous. What a cleaver idea and you executed it perfectly.

Dorthe said...

This is like looking into a beautiful autumn day, dear Tracey -
Stunning with your fall leaves surrounding the wonderful view, and in such autumn colors, of vibrant beauty .The quote I have felt the truth of, many times the last months my friend. Thank you for this amazing art piece look, and biggest hugs to you. Dorthe xx

Jeannette said...

wow,this canvas looks stunning,love the circle form,and the stones around the edges,wonderful autumn project.
happy sunday.

hugs jenny

Let's Art Journal said...

I love your canvas! The napkin image looks so amazing with the additions of the leaves and stamp words - perfect 😁. I hope you've had a lovely week and wishing you a happy weekend! J 😊 x

Gillena Cox said...

This is gorgeous Tracey

much love...

Jennifer Rose said...

really nice mixed media piece, perfect for fall :)

Happy PPF :)

Mac Mable said...

The round frame is so different and is absolutely beautiful. Great use of the fabulous napkin and those leaves are wonderful. I have never used wax so I shall add it to my to do list. Yep I would love to sit on that bench x. Enjoy the rest of the weekend x.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I apologize for visiting so late, but this was the first time I felt good enough to get out of bed.

I absolutely LOVE your beautiful autumn entry. I love how you used wax on the leaves to make them more realistic. I never think of using wax. You are so clever and so inspirational, dear Tracey. Thank you for sharing this beauty and taking us through the steps of how you made it.

Redanne said...

Just popped back to say thank you so much for joining in with our Autumn Splendour challenge at A Vintage Journey. Hugs, Anne xx

craftytrog said...

Absolutely stunning Tracey! xxx

SewPaperPaint said...

What a fantastic idea Tracey! The result is so gorgeous, even without the beautiful embellished leaves it was amazing, but they frame it so perfectly and make the entire project enchanted. <3 Hugs, Autumn

Darnell said...

Tracey, my goodness, this is sensational! What a fabulous autumn decoration to last through the ages! I love the fish-eye lens feeling, too, and how you made your leaves look absolutely real! I'd love some time on that bench!! Hugs, Darnell

Jackie PN said...

Tracey!!!
This piece is magnificent! And reading as to how you designed and created it makes it all that much more glorious! What a perfect Autumn artwork! Thank you so much for sharing your steps and techniques!
May I ask what you mean by buffing the wax? I have never done that before~
Jackie xo

Lotte Kristensen said...

This is just gorgeous, Tracey, makes me want to get out there and kick in all the big piles of leaves! Such clever thinking with the fish eye thingy!

EricaSta said...

Very fine Artwork for Moo Mania!
Heidrun xxx

Dagmar said...

So beautiful.

Julia Aston said...

What a wonderful repurpose of that beautiful napkin - your leaves make a wonderful frame around it and your sentiment is perfect for the image! Thanks for joining us at A Vintage Journey!

Words and Pictures said...

Really magical, Tracey - what a wonderful way to enhance that great image on the napkin. I love the circular shape as well as all those fabulous leaves ready for shushling through. Gorgeous!
Alison x

Jane Elizabeth France said...

Tracey your step by step photos are inspiring, I am always envious that you manage to do that, it proves that you have a specific plan in your head, where as I seem to start with a plan, but always end up going off piste and then just winging it, all good fun tho. I am impressed as to how you jave tirned a simple.. yet beautiful napkin into something amazing, those waxed leaves were just made for this image, and those little catkins... glorious find!!. So lush Tracey. Hope you are well. Xxxx

sarascloset said...

Oh, wow, Tracey, I could just walk right into this beautiful sparkling autumn day! What a gorgeous work of art! I really thought your leaves are real at first glance. ust gorgeous! Hugs!

Anne (cornucopia) said...

This is stunning. Thanks for sharing how you created it.

Quirky Shepherd said...

Wow Fabulous canvas and the napkin has really been brought to life with all your detail
Thank you for sharing xx

Roosterhead Designs said...

Oh my this is gorgeous! (I was investigating :) over at A Vintage Journey and saw this; had to pop back to your blog for a closer look!) Your techniques are so cool! (waxed leaves..)Love the addition of the beads and the great inking and spattering that brings the whole canvas to life! Beautiful work and the round shape interesting. TFS ~karen o