Wednesday, July 31, 2013

background techniques

:: book swap :: 
Hosted by Kim Beinschroth at artgeeks.ning.com. It is free to join the group.
This swap particularly struck my interest, due to the fact, it involved background techniques. Each artist volunteered a background technique to share and was required to create 21 pages; which in return will be bound into a book, and sent back to the (artist) participates in the swap. 
** FANTASTIC** I can not wait to receive mine!!! I will defiantly share photos, once I receive mine back from the swap. All bound together, a collaboration of all original techniques created by very talented artist's from all over the world!
For now... here is my contribution to this, what I consider, an **incredible** swap.  
My technique was to create textures with a masking tape overlay and layers of acrylic paint were apply to achieve a visual balance of rhythm. 
Enjoy.

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20 comments:

  1. Jen xoJuly 31, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    such a cool idea... Ive now hosted two little book [ same size as atc ] background techniques and the amount of different backgrounds is amazing.....http://jenxo.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/little-book-of-atc-techniques.html

    looks like a fun group too...

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 1, 2013 at 4:07 PM

      Hello Jen
      OH WHAT FUN... i am going to hop on over to see yours ASAP!! :]

      Enjoy our vista, love your company. ~xx

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  2. Valerie-JaelJuly 31, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    Your pages look good, and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished stuff! Hugs, Valerie

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 1, 2013 at 4:09 PM

      Hello Valerie
      **aww.. thanks!** :]
      YES!! I will post photos of the completed project... ABSOLUTELY!!

      Enjoy your artful friend ~xx

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  3. DeborahAugust 1, 2013 at 1:44 AM

    Your backgrounds are positively scrumptious (love the star placement)- can't wait to see the finished book!

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 1, 2013 at 4:10 PM

      Hello Deborah
      **THANK YOU!**
      Enjoy your visit, love your company ~xx

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  4. JesterAugust 1, 2013 at 2:24 AM

    Great idea for a swap. Your pages look great!

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 1, 2013 at 4:11 PM

      Hello Jackie
      ** I agree ** a great swap! :]
      Enjoy... ~xx

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  5. AnonymousAugust 1, 2013 at 4:31 AM

    these will be so fun to art on!!

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 1, 2013 at 4:12 PM

      YES!!!
      TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH! (LOL) :]

      Enjoy... ~xx

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  6. AnonymousAugust 2, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    what a fun swap idea. I can't wait to see what everyone else does too. :)

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  7. JoyfulploysAugust 2, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    I was reading about that a few weeks ago....awwwwww, wish I'd gotten in on it. That will be cool when you get your book back with all the different artists. Your pages look fantastic...I like working with masking tape! Wonderful, wonderful!
    Mary

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 2, 2013 at 11:32 PM

      Hello Mary
      *thanks** Hopefully you will jump aboard the next time around,
      keep fingers crossed there will be another swap just like this one.
      YES!! I take great pleasure in using masking tape to create textured layers... so much fun!! :]

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  8. TerrieAugust 2, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    HOW FUN! What a cool idea and your pages are just stellar (of course!). I'll go check out her site....

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  9. iHannaAugust 2, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    You are great with finding swaps and joining in! What a cool book that will be once you get it!

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  10. UnknownAugust 2, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    Wow that sounds like a fabulous swap! I hope you post pictures when you get the book back :) Have a great weekend! Fran T XO

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    1. aprilmariecole.blogspot.comAugust 2, 2013 at 10:51 PM

      Hello Fran
      **thanks** wishing you a great weekend too!!
      Enjoy... ~xx

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