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I get emotional everytime I watch. Please take a few minutes and listen to this video. (There's also a documentary called "Playing for Change" on youtube.com)

December 28, 2010

Jenn's first journal pages



A few weeks ago i had a wonderful visit
with my niece (who I had lost for many years.)
It was an awesome reunion .
We had a fast and furious 2 days together,
while i taught her some about art and journaling
here are her first pages that she did on her own.
Im so proud !!!!!!!
Lillian

December 25, 2010

acrylic painting Model T


Just finished this painting.
It reminded me of many rides
in my grandfathers Model T Ford
when i was a child.
Up the big sandhill we went ....
then backing back down because
it could not make it all the way ...
Then he would take another run at it !!! LOL
I love Dorothy Dent designs
although i do make changes sometimes.
As always your comments
are very much appreciated.

November 07, 2010

new journal pages





off to Carla and Dianna.
Backgrounds are done with
my table top waste paper.
I added a little more different
colors in keeping with
a garden theme.
Also added some stamping
and a few flowers.
I fell in love with these quotes.

October 28, 2010

Mono print background


for my Portfolio
another Mono -print background
please see previous posts for Tutorial
on how i do these
I did add some texture with
Deco Art -Amercana crackle medium
on a stencil i made from a die cut .

October 25, 2010

followers

I have 23 followers !!!!
how lucky is that
Thankyou so much everyone!!!
Also love LOVE your kind comments
THANKYOU so so much
Lillian

Artist Portfolio

Back and sides



Front of Portfolio


A new circle group has started.
We are swapping background papers,
all held in this Portfolio that i decorated
with paint and paper.

******* Portfolio Background Tutorial****
1) Gesso all surfaces....DRY
2) Glu bits of Ephemera,( scrap papers,
book pages, Asian text...music..etc
I also reinforced the folds with torn
strip of thin cotton . DRY well.
3) add bits of painted deli wrap,
painted paper towels...
4) color other areas with ink and/or
paint..(.thined with water)
dab some off with a paper towel
to soften.
5) add various marks with paint,
using tools like plastic fork, round
objects, end of pencil.
6) add stamps...text or shapes....dry
7) a few spatters of paint can be added now...
SIGN YOUR WORK !!!
Lillian








mixed media background


My favorite thing to do is make these
backgrounds to use in my Mixed media art.

**** Mono print Background Tutorial****
I used Rosin Paper for the base.
1) Gesso all surfaces....DRY
2) Glu down bits of Ephemera,( scrap papers,
book pages, Asian text...music. stamped images .etc
3) the next step requires a surface to paint on.
a piece of glass or a piece of cardboard,
about the size of a piece of photo - copy paper.
Roll out acrylic paint,on the cardboard.
Place another piece of good sturdy paper
on top of this and rub your hand over the top.
you will now have transferred the paint.
Turn this new painted paper over on top of
your base Rosin paper,immediately rubbing again
with your hand over the painted paper.
You can do this over and over again,
with as many colors as you want,
in whatever areas that you like.
Dry between applications.
I used a lacy stencil on top of this and
dabbed with turquoise paint.
That made those larger spots that you see.
I also added a paper napkin with red roses on it,
and then i painted with red acrylic ,
through bits of sequin waste, in other areas.
The next step i took was to dab some areas
with warm white acrylic to soften.
Finally.... i took some vintage distress ink and
applied to several areas around the outside
of my paper.
SIGN YOUR WORK !!!
Lillian

October 14, 2010

Acrylic painting




I have wanted to paint this scene for a while.
Finally finished it last weekend.
Its hanging in my rose and turquoise dining room.
(designed by Dorothy Dent.)

Marie Journal pages


He's Taking Me To Paris
These pages are for Lori in her Marie Antoinette journal
(Another of our traveling journals.)

Journal pages HOME



These are for Jen in her "I Dream in Color journal"
(one of our traveling journal groups).
Behind the door...
There is a bird sitting on her nest.

handcrafted flowers



These were made for a swap on Marie mail art
They were fun but i had to wear a respirator while i burned the edges with my heat gun.
smelly !!

August 30, 2010

painted items for fall classes

A few of my favorite styles of acrylic landscapes : PRIMITIVE


new journal page

This page is for Gina' Journal Of Dreams
I love this Eiffel Tower die cut from Sizzix



This one's for Sue... for her Journal of Dreams

July 03, 2010

new journal pages

Fleurs de Paris






Dreams Of The Ocean.

I used Texture crackle
from Deco Art.
I also used it to stencil
in the starfish and glu
down the key and
shells at the bottom.
I love that stuff.
Bird Whispers
Visions of Paris.
These 4 pages are for
a traveling journal called
Journal of Dreams.
Id love your comments PLEASE!!!

June 29, 2010

Paper Art Doll


Finished another Marie Antoinette
artdoll
hope you like her Roxy
I love all your comments
They really are encouraging to me!!!
ALSO
If you have tips for me on how
I can improve my blog
Id love to hear.