March has started nicely, the temperatures are improving, the sun has been shining and we have been making some nice plans for later in the year. Exciting times ahead ....
.... Meanwhile ....
....Welcome to a new challenge at
Creative Artiste is a monthly challenge blog for everyone who likes to mix their media. So, as long as you like to use various mediums on your creations, we'd love to see you enter the challenge.
A big Thank You to everyone who entered the challenge last month. Your projects were all fabulous and our winners have been announced on the blog.
Our theme is always
"Anything Mixed Media Goes"
We have opportunities to be a Guest Designer for all our winners.
"Anything Mixed Media Goes"
We have opportunities to be a Guest Designer for all our winners.
I have finally finished a project I started a couple of years ago. Sometimes the creative process takes time.
I'd cut out and painted the porthole grey then set it aside. It took me a while to decide which creative direction to take. Once I saw these amazing 'Steampunk' fish last month I finally knew what I wanted to make.
I've titled this project
"A view from the shipwreck".
The porthole measures 12" (30 cm) across and is cut from thick greyboard. It's mounted onto a circular canvas board.
I had originally painted the porthole in black gesso. I had added a coat of grey acrylic and wiped some off with a baby wipe before it dried to give a patchy look. Then I set it aside.
In the second phase I painted the porthole with DecoArt Quinacridone Gold Fluid Acrylic mixed with water. The bolts are from an old set by Tando Creative.
1. I gave the canvas a coat of heavy white gesso and used Brushos in Ultra Marine, Turquoise and Sea Green sprayed with water to colour it.
2. I got these fantastic fish from Creative Fabrica and printed them out in different sizes, then fussy cut them. I gave them a coat of Prima's 3D Matte Gel on the front and back to strengthen them.
3. The die cut ferns are Sizzix Thinlets Holiday Greens set. I coloured them with Emerald and Leaf Brushos.
4. The cogs (gears) are MDF from Samantha K. I bought a huge bag and these are just a few.
I used Cadence Createx Rust Effect Paint and Powder to add the rusty colour and texture.
I fixed the cogs to the porthole with Prima's 3D Matte Gel and finished them with some Cadence Antique Powder paint in turquoise. I also painted the bolts and some patches around the porthole edges.
I added the ferns to the canvas with the matt gel, only gluing at the bases.
I mounted some of the fish onto greyboard blocks to give them dimension and tucked them in amongst the ferns.
I finished by fixing the porthole to the canvas with the 3D Matt Gel and adding some glass cabochons as bubbles.
Remember to have fun crafting and enter your "Anything Mixed Media Goes" creations in our
March challenge.
I have entered this project in the following challenges:
Andree, what a cool piece. I so love the way you added the fish, greens and cogs. So are soo creative. Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteIt is always great finally finishing a project that has been waiting....glad im not the only one having some that have been waiting for years to be finished. Like you say sometimes it just takes that time but makes it all the more satisfying to finish it at last.
ReplyDeleteYour porthole and scene is gorgeous, so much depth in it. 3 of my most used colours of brusho's too! Emmax
Wow, what a beautiful project! I love the colourful seascape and the steampunk vibe - stunning 😊. Wishing you a Happy March! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeletegorgeous project Andree....gr karin
ReplyDeleteLove this, Andree!! It really appears like a view of the sea bottom, and the corroded / rusted components have turned out awesome too. :-) It feels so good when the right moment arrives for a project, and it finally clicks--I still remember the feeling when I eventually knit the most wonderful shawl with some yarn that just wasn't working with any other idea. Wish you a lovely and sunny March! xx Anita
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you managed to finish this piece, I too have projects that have been waiting years to be finished. Such an accomplishment to have completed the task and how proud you must be, doesn't it look stunning!!! Love that cheeky fish peeping through the seagrass :))
ReplyDeleteHappy creative March Hugs Tracey xx
Love your mixed media project. Lots of wonderful images, texture and colours. Gorgeous. Hugs Judy
ReplyDeleteFabulous piece Andree - my favourite has to be those gorgeous cogs and that lovely patina you've got on them. Your name for this piece is just perfect .
ReplyDeleteOh Andree this is gorgeous. Love the depth of colour on the porthole and those fish are adorable in that underwater wonderland. What a sense of pleasure you would have to finially finish this piece of art. Love it!
ReplyDeleteFabulous porthole and Steampunk fish-love all the die-cut elements. Thank you for joining us at Love to Craft.
ReplyDeleteCarol DT x
Wow this is amazing and love the steampunk feel to this with those mechanical fish and those patina cogs are so striking. Wonderful ocean colours too. Absolutely love this one! Michelle x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous mixed media make! Love it.
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