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

[Sue]

Christy, I just watched your video on My Craft Channel! You look great! Gotta go make a background 'cause you just inspired me!!

[Lacy]

I love your blog! I actually saw your work in Artful Blogger. I want to go buy Somerset Studio now! It's all so inspiring! I'm thinking about taking the She Art Workshop! Love everything! :)

[Larissa Heskett]

YEAH!! Can't wait to hear what magazine your in!!?? HUMM there are so many that are great, but I'm going to guess its something with somerset?? Maybe Cloth, Paper Scissors?? Well I LOVE the canvas pieces!! Can't wait to see more and for the Craft Channel segments to start!! =)
Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

[Michelle]

Gorgeous!!
Have a blessed weekend!!

[Winnie Dolderer]

Hi. I just wanted to say I love your work. I just found your blog after reading the spread in Artful Blogger. I just love your mixed media art. It is new to me, and I love it. I am a cardmaker by hobby so I am learning new things. I took a class by Claudine Hellmuth a few months back and loved it. It is really eye opening. I thought I would let you know the magazine brought new visitors to you..

[*Alison*]

Oh I love these.. your colors are amazing! I am wondering can you add the "follow by email" option.. so those of us who don't twitter or facebook can get updates of your blog :) thanks hugs

[Janeen Steer]

Thanks for sharing! I tend to hold back because I don't have a vision of the finished project. Guess that's not necessary. I'll follow your lead and create backgrounds first.
Thank you!

[Winnie Dolderer]

Such beautiful work! I found you after reading the spread in Artful blogger. The vibrant colors and the beautiful collages really blew me away. I want to do a blog someday for my cards, and you really are inspiring me to do so. Thanks for sharing.

[Kirsten K.]

that is EXACTLY what I do when I don't know what to do...create tons of backgrounds! Then, when I get inspired or have a great idea I take one of my background canvases and create something!
Love you art ~ truly you are an inspiration!!!

[Sandy]

Your blog is healing for the soul Christy! And congrats on your article in Somerset Studio. I picked it up today. Beautiful article. what a great idea about the flip flops! ;0)

[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.

[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.

[kolleen]

LOVE!!!

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

oxoxo
k

[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.

[Cheryl]

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

[Giovanna]

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

[Rachel Carlson]

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

[Leslie]

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

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

Lots of love.
Leslie

[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

[Stephanie]

Beautiful canvases! I love the patchwork look!