studio play..

 
last week I had a little time to play in my studio and I wasn't sure exactly what i wanted to create, so I just started making backgrounds on canvas. it's one of my favorite things to do and it doesn't take a lot of creative thought.. it's just pure simple fun.. I will create like 4 or 5 canvases at a time.. trying to mix up the color schemes and paints and textures and stamps I use.  Here is a little bit of what I did..

This I did a lot of block/quilt pieceing.. with paper and fabric.

 

I also added paint and then used light modeling paste with a few of my favorite stencils and doilies for texture

 

I still need to add paint and texture to the sides, and stamping and rubons.

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 Here is another one I started.. for this one, I just used some old sewing patterns as my background..

 

Then added paint, and textures with stamps,

 

This last one I ended up finishing.. just adding a simple embellishment to the middle that I made out of glass, paper and UTEE

 

This one I used the blocks of paper like the first one, but i also added texture with stamps and rubons and paint.

 

went with a bright summer colors!

 

 

For the embellishments, I popped it off the canvas using an old piece of corrugated box that I ripped, sanded and painted. I also used gold leaves for wings.. and used the word "Charity" in the middle of the glass. Something I always need a reminder to have :)  

and this is the the finished piece! I added a few of my own doodles.. it was a simple fast project.. this one is going in my bedroom.. good daily reminder.

 

sometimes I want to create but don't know what i want my final project to be.. so creating backgrounds is a great way to get my hands dirty.. without committing to any final. Love it!
This week I have some exciting news to share! It has to do with my ALL TIME FAVORITE magazine..ahh! I will post about that later this week!
my kids are back in school and things are starting to really settle down for me.. so I am also excited to start blogging more.. creating more, and actually keeping my house clean and organized.. is that weird? I WANT to clean? something must be wrong with me (haha)

Hope you have a wonderful monday!
hugs!
Christy

Comments

[Michelle]

Super Cute

[Lisa Cooper]

Very cute. I still want some of those plastic doilies. I have looked everywhere.

[Jen]

Love your backgrounds Christy. I am adoring the glass embellishments you are using! I think I saw some on the pieces you created for your show...hoping maybe to see it made on there!? Hope you have a beautiful week...full of cleaning. ;)

[sandi tygar]

You always make it look so effortless - I strive to be you!!

Well, not YOU, cuz that would just be strange, but your TALENT. That's what I strive for. ;-)

Sandi

[Joye]

Love the work you do.

[Tracy Verdugo]

Hi Christy...lovin the charity piece! I enjoy making multiple backgrounds too and the thrill of discovering what they will become as if each piece had a mind of its own! Hope I get to meet and work with you next year when I'm in the U.S...now that would be amazing! ♥

[Eniko's Playhouse]

Thanks! That was refreshing & inspirational as well!

[Gweny]

so so so cute..
Charity like love should be at the front of our minds.. Especially now with the economy the way it is. So many souls out of work.

[drichards01@juno.com]

love, love,love!!!
I spent all day cleaning and organizing -first day back to school always does that to me!
I have a question for you:
I'm wondering about copyright laws and was thinking,
when you sell your art, what do you do if you have scrapbook paper on the background? Is it blended with paint to the point that people don't recognize it?
Have a great day!
xo
lynn

[Bec Clarke]

Just beautiful as always!!!
I am pleased to hear you do a bit of a production line with your backgrounds. I have limited time with a 2yo and a 4yo and that's the only way I am making my way though things.

[chantille]

Glad you are going to be creating more, some videos would be nice :)

Can't wait for your next class!

[Susan Tidwell]

Love these pieces. Your backgrounds are always amazing. Does that little bit of magazine news have anything to do with your awesome article in the new CPS? Loved it.

[Susan Tidwell]

Oops - meant Somerset Studio!

[Toni Maddox]

I just can't seem to get enough! You're amazingly gifted Christy!! =]

[Nancy Taylor]

I always want to go create after I see you do it. But what do I do with all these canvases?

[Stephanie]

Beautiful canvases! I love the patchwork look!

[Linda]

Thanks for reminding me! I used to work numerous canvas backgrounds at the same time, but then I started getting fixated on completing my pieces, so I've been working in my art journal. But when I push it like that, I end up not liking my work. You just reminded me of what works! Thank you;D

[Leslie]

LOVE this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You inspire me in soooo many ways. Thank you for always just being you.

Lots of love.
Leslie

[Rachel Carlson]

you continue to inspire and it makes my heart happy. hugs!

[Giovanna]

Welcome back to the creative side!! Nice to see your work again xx

[Cheryl]

Thank you for being so generous and sharing your creatve energy!
You are such an inspiration!

[Ami]

Christy, Will you be posting a link to the Craft Channel? I tried to get there and couldn't find them on the web.

[kolleen]

LOVE!!!

"charity" ... beautiiful reminder to have hanging in your home.

oxoxo
k

[Jen Clark]

Love love love all of these!!! You put together the most awesome color combinations and make them look like they were just meant to go together - and then when I try to do the same thing, they just look like a hot mess! LOL I love your work, Christy! You are simply amazing.

[Sandy]

Love those pieces you made Christy. How do you attach the fabric, with mod podge also? I like saving old clothing from my kids and i want to start using them in my art, but have no idea how to properly attach it to canvas.