Layering is a process...

at least it is for me!

I must admit, I don't have any other way to go about it.

This is the process I practice when applying this playful technique.  

It just feels right. 

When I want to create any art work with layers of mediums, I rest in-between. 

Take a deep breath and breathe... look, feel, and think about how the medium reacted to my action. Afterwards, move on to the next layer. 

No doubt, I am not the only one who practices this ritual.

art bound book- a project success

art book
complete and bound together.

my little joy of papers all textured, layers, and hand-sewn with care. 

thoughts of this project:

creating this art book was a wonderful experience.

this one I will carry forward to other art challenges along the way, as I continue exploring outside my boundaries. 

enjoy!

my little joy of papers all textured, layered and hand-stiched with love. 

crafting thoughtfulness...

:: tags ::

 pockets of inspiration. 

Realizing in such a short time, I have consumed a collection of paper...

splattered from watercolor, dabbed in acrylic paint, and drenched in ink.

Such a display of inspiration.

I wanted to create something personal with the paper.

Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT 

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.

Happy Earth Day

:: altered globe :: 

The theme of this year's Earth Day is " The Face of Climate Change"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Day

I can not think of any better way to start... than to start with love. 

a peek...

:: fun projects ahead ::

I know, I am such a tease... this is just a glimpse of what is sure to come!

A new release of stamps is coming out soon. 

Mixed Media Essentials Rubber Art Stamps 

www.robenmarie.com

A Play Date

:: arting ::

spent my Friday with artful friends...

 playing with paints, stencils, inks and sprays. 

Rolling out pretty tape and making a mess on our art tables... with no shame at all! 

Guiltless pleasures. I love it.