Patchwork Vincent

Ever in need of a creative play day..?

Well this journal page is just that.

Some of you may know I have a love for all that's Vincent.

Such a misunderstood and underestimated Artist,
if he had lived in this day there would have been a lot
more people to listen and guide him through his tormented journey.

*Here's my patchwork Vincent with a few close ups of the process..*

It all started like this on Wednesday, a found Art Journal
with another unfinished page.. Time to play!

The heat wave has been playing havoc with some of my art materials but these
neocolors II's can take it even though they look as if they have seen better days.

As do these very old neocolors which I inherited a few months back.

Just needed to scratch through the surface to find their colour... there it is..!

Not sure these Dina Wakley birds work as crows.

Knew I should have just hand drawn them.

 A little mix of modelling paste works a treat
for adding small amounts of colour and texture.

Strips of Van Gogh Washi and a found sticker or two adds interest

and is a reminder that I still have plenty of this Washi left to use... 

..if I can remember where I have tidied it...

My patchwork Vincent page is complete, or is it??

I think there's still plenty of space to sketch in more snippets
of those greats and I really do need to sort out those crows!



Thanks for stopping by..

Wishing you a Fantastic Friday
and a creative weekend.

Hugs Tracey xx

I'm linking up with PPF

and Art Journal Journey hosted by Chris

Paperbabe BLOG HOP... with Alice and friends.

Good morning! 

I'm delighted today to announce our blog hop celebrating 

Paperbabe Stamps BRAND NEW Alice Collection Mixed media Release! 

Five wonderful new Characters including two animal sets to add to your collection, 

join us for tons of inspiration, and a giveaway as well!

These are already available in the shop...

To add extra fun to our blog hop... we are offering up a prize! 

of the whole Alice collection to one lucky winner.

Here are the details:

*A winner will be chosen at RANDOM from any of the designer's blogs 
and the PaperbabeStamps Blog to win*

*Just leave a comment on any of the designer's blogs listed below or the Paperbabe stamps blog for your chance to win! (you do not need to comment on all blogs 
to qualify but it increases your chances)

*Deadline: You have until midnight on Monday, 26th Feb to leave a comment.. 

*Please check the Paperbabe Stamps blog on Wednesday, 28th Feb 
to see if you are one of our lucky winners.

Here is my Paperbabe Hatter interpretation with a modern twist..
Can you guess where my inspiration came from..?

Today, we’ve enlisted some super talented designers to inspire you 
with ideas on how to use these beautiful new stamps and templates! 
Hop along for lots of fun and inspiration!

Here is the entire blog hop line-up so you don't miss a single stop...

Kim

Chris

Delphine

Terri

Kerrie

Keren

Tracey

Lozzy

Alysha

Beata

Paperbabe Stamps

Have fun on the HOP!

*Which way you ought to go depends on where you want to get to..*

and please do remember 

*Every adventure requires a First Step..!!


Good Luck and Creative Wishes
Tracey xx

Don't be afraid to Sparkle*

Hello creative friends,

I'm sharing a postcard sized creation today that i've put together whilst watching 

paint dry *literally* I've been working on so many different projects recently, to be able to just sit down and create this from start to finish was a breath of fresh air. 

Using some postcard sized watercolour card that i'd previously edged with stitching

I used my Paperbabe face templates to draw the outline of the face, marked out where the facial features would go and then scribbled randomly with Caran D'ache neocolor water soluble pastels.

Activating using a paintbrush and water I stamped those facial features 

using the Paperbabe Mini Stamps with Versafine smokey grey ink.

Using a selection of the hair templates I drew the hair outline applying

 neocolors where I wanted light and shade to be.

With the facial features coloured, blended and activated with water I wasn't convinced about the hairline shape I had created, this may have been due to the smaller area I was working on which seemed to kick the perspective out..

So using a fine wet paintbrush I dragged out the colours, creating a fringe/bangs and filling in the gaps by adding more colour dragging out again with a wet brush to create wisps of hair. Outlined with a fine liner the facial features really do come alive.

The Paperbabe sentiment fitted perfectly stamped in the open space.

Mounted onto black card I added dabs of distress glitter glue and a 

sprinkle of gemstones and sequins to add to her sparkle.

My Don't be afraid Postcard is complete.

I felt quite relaxed after creating this and have a handful of #WIP

similar to this just waiting for some more downtime.

Thank you for sharing your time

Until next time

Creative Hugs 

Tracey xx

I'd like to enter this into the *Paperbabe Stamps Challenge ~ #60 Anything Goes*