Paper Art Dolls

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Oh, the story...

 our collage elements do tell. 

So magical! 

Here is a collage sheet to download.

A quick & easy tutorial to follow. 

Enjoy! 

Altered Paper Dolls  

Once Upon A Time...

 

Where do I begin?

 It would seem like "once upon a time" would be the proper start for relaunching my blog.

Though it just doesn't feel right. 

Let us just dive in with,  "Where the heck you been?" 

Like art, life can be a process too! 

Sometimes there is no outcome. A fork in the road... and I have had my share of forks!! 

There's been tears shed and growth made. 

As a result, the universe has finally pulled me back to what I do best... what calls my soul.

Crafting time and a place to have ART back in my life.

WELCOME BACK MY FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS.

A WARM WELCOME, TO ALL, THAT ARE NEW HERE. 

I know all are excited about my giveaway, I AM TOO!!

But wait, there is a story to be told. 

So back to "Once upon a time" remember... 

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo... 

Pulled the rabbit out of the hat... 

And just like that,  I started putting together a space for my art studio.  

(kidding) 

Like I stated, the universe pulled me in this direction... 

The events in my life led me to this time and place.

I unpacked, loved and adored everything I started to place my eyes on.

Oh, "HELLO! collage bits I have collected and carefully kept safe. You knew I would return." 

Unboxed books that were patiently awhile to be shelved. 

"AHHHHH, YES!! the smell of books... how you excite me." 

Started journaling and reading to jumpstart the fire. 

What inspires me still? 

What new things, if any? 

Still VERY passionate about creating my own paper stencils... "That's good." ((KNODS HEAD))

Dived into a little mixed-media art journaling... always my favorite "go to".

Rediscovery...  

Started painting, It's been a looooooooong time. 

Having fun with this process. We will see where this goes. Who knows. 

It has just been the direction my "gut" has gone. 

As I feel, there is so much a painting can say. A story. 

YES!!  

Absolutely. 

100% without a shadow of a doubt... mixed media and I have not broken up. 

Still my first love. 

Now, without further ado... "Onto the celebration!!"  

What you came here for, right?  Everyone likes a little special, homemade something.

You know the plan... leave a comment along with your email address.

I will pick ((2)) winners

Tuesday, November 2, 2021 

I will follow up with the winners (email) requesting your snail mail information. 

Paper Dolls 

(altered tags/mixed media)

Influenced by Nature...

the colorful palette of nature inspires me always. 

MERRYMAKING tags...

"O" is for ornament. 
crafting Alphabet Christmas Tags.

Our latest group event. 

This will wrap up our calendar year... 

Looking forward our swapping out some wonderful tags with some very talented artist. 

Join our artist community here: The Studio -artist "JUNKIE" guild 

Today's message...

be BOLD

(tag)

materials used:

acrylic (craft) paints, acrylic geometric-stamp, scissors, archival ink pad, donna downey stamp, Avery tag, and a tiny stapler. 

Enjoying a little "down-time" with my art supplies. 

Honestly, who could ask for anything more... 

I am grateful for these moments and a handful of artsy goodness!   

enjoy being BOLD.

rambles from an artist...

another day 

 

This painting has moved me in a completely different direction. 

Honestly, I have no idea where I am headed with this either. 

The whole concept of me painting this canvas was to discover the direction I am headed.

There is some really deep thoughts in those layers, trust me. 

I find it very interesting, watching how some artists can produce a wonderful painting

in one sitting. 

Yes... I can too. I am not sure if there is much meaning to it.

It is a project said and done, but where is the message?

The hidden story? The visual depth of emotion?

I am not searching for one here, it is more of a "gathering"... 

a collection of thoughts, events that have taken place recently, and using natural light as my resource. 

This in its own right will become the story.

The tag just happen to cross my path. 

My thoughts on this are, do we make meaningful art? 
Are we willing to part will those pieces of work, that we have put so much time and effort into creating?
Even better question... what about the paintings, like this one here, that have some emotional attachment to. 
Can or will I be willing to part with it? How about you? 
Maybe, just maybe... you need to part with the painting to deliver a message.
At the time of painting, it is moving energy. Alive. 
The energy stops once the painting is complete... is it still alive? 
If the story is seen differently by the individual does this bring it back to life? 

I know, this is going way off the chart here... but I am just rambling. 

tag- stencil art

Big City... back from California.

where the sun never seems to rest. 

the heat was on while I was in Los Angeles, 85 degrees at 10pm. 

people awake and places still open past midnight...

to remember my travels, I decided to create a little art memorabilia!

from card-stock I cut out a city stencil, used acrylic inks, 

and a charcoal pencil (white) for the shading. 

oh my, those big city lights! 

honestly, I am a "city girl" at heart. 

confetti

arrows. 

Here is super fun way, to combine the elements we simply love to create and collect

into these artful tags.

Come along with me... I will show you how.   

arrows can be punched/precut from a stencil using painted papers, collage, or paper scraps from previous projects.  

steps to achieve this tag: 

first coat applied gesso ( black)

applied acrylic paint (white) then sanded a little to bring out the black background.

stencil in circle shapes using waterproof pen/marker.

paint stencil (question mark) charcoal edges.

glued confetti arrows using a UHU stick. 

steps to achieve tag two:

follows the same process as listed above, with a few added techniques and mediums. 

gesso, white paint/sand - add a third layer using a neutral color. 

stencil (circles) applied using acrylic paint. 

collage image source - HERE

- altered image adding colored pencils/watercolor 

(glue image using a matte medium) 

- applied a (black) trim (pitt pen) around arrow and distressed the edges (distress ink) 

washi tape added. 

there you have it... have fun with your collection of confetti. 

enjoy

Trending Tuesday - stencils

the call to going beyond the norm...
Altered Pages Design Team project
Having multiple uses with one stencil
add a few collage techniques
pop in a tag (of course) 
apply several layers of paint, and we can call it a "TRENDY TUESDAY!" 

This is a two page art journal spread. 

Using one stencil to achieve both the painted and doodle effect applied on an off the page as seen above here.

1- paint on stencil with acrylic paint/sponge applicator applying dabbing technique.

2. using a waterproof (fine tip) marker trace the inside of stencil shape.   

 
The tag and collage image are added after the layers of acrylic paint are applied; background effect. 
I like to implement images of people, for they alone, can help move along a story in a journal. 
A tag can also become an added addition with many functions to offer:
- apply writing on the back side of tag. ( it becomes a hidden note ) 
- attach to any side of the page with washi tape creating a flap to your journal. ( tip-in )
- paste a photo directly to the tag add embellishments. 
- sew tag onto page. 
Honestly, there are endless options to incorporating stencils, collage images or tags to any art journal... for there is no direct rules. 
An art journal's mission is to allow for "play" and freedom of self-expression.
I personally, will move around all my paper objects countless times, before settling on gluing them down permanently. 
As you see here... this art journal layout will allow plenty of room for writing.

Stencils and tags are "TRENDY" indeed... 

I still believe, we can always find a way to use them "BEYOND THE NORM".

- more stencils can be found HERE

- awesome tags HERE

- collage images I use in my artwork- digital collage sheets HERE

This artwork was made possible, because Altered Pages believes in creative people like you and I. 

visit the whole Design Team http://alteredpages-artsociates.blogspot.com  

what is collage chemistry?

definition: 
the result of compounding different products to achieve the transformation of their prior substance, therefor resulting in a work of art. 

tag project: 
using products from Robin's Nest and collage images from Altered Pages these delightful tags were constructed, crafted, and achieved. 

great chemistry don't you think? 
these tags were achevied using these techniques: 
applying acrylic inks, patterned stencils, collage images from HERE, 
paper source from HERE, glue with matte medium, and brush edges of tags with archival ink. 

Visit Robin's Nest for most craft products. 

Who knows what chemistry you will find there!