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Friday, March 1, 2013

Backgrounds

In my last blog post I showed you the sketches I did for Christy Tomlinson's She Art 3 Workshop. Today I'm going to show you the backgrounds I created, another assignment. I only created three backgrounds, but I hope to find the time to create a few more.


This one is a 8 x 10 canvas that I covered in paint using a brush after I had glued down some papers. I'm not super happy with it and think I will still change something. I like the white accents though.


Another canvas, this one is 6 x 6. Before covering it with paint I glued down some tissue paper that I had stamped some time ago. I used a paper towel to get the paint on the canvas, and then used a stencil and bubble wrap as well as some stamps for the accents.


This is a 11 x 14 canvas board and by far my favorite. I like the color scheme, the little dots that I sprayed on, also the torn book pages and the running ink on the right side. I used an old credit card to distribute the paint.

I love to create backgrounds, but sometimes I find myself at a loss, when I think I'm always repeating my favorite techniques or color combinations etc. Christy used a color combination of yellow, blue and green in one of her videos, and I want to try that.

Friday - I'm linking to Paint Party Friday and also JRU studio. If you want to see the work of so many wonderfully talented artists, hop on over and enjoy the ride!

And tonight - I'm going to unplug for National Unplug Day. I'll be either back tomorrow evening or Sunday. Enjoy the weekend, everybody!
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27 comments:

  1. NettyMarch 1, 2013 at 12:03 PM

    these are terrific backgrounds Carola, looking forward to seeing how you use them.
    Happy PPF, Annette x
    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  2. CindyMarch 1, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Coming from the Studio Sneak Peek...Hello there, Carola! These are so vibrant and pretty...can't wait to see where they all go as you work on them...

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  3. Mary C. NasserMarch 1, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Love the color combinations and layers!
    Looks so fun!!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  4. SusanMarch 1, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    These backgrounds are outstanding! Will look forward to seeing how you use them.

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  5. Beth ColeMarch 1, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    I love your backgrounds, Carola, great job!

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  6. GlorV1March 1, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    love your backgrounds.Like the drip marks. Nicely done. Thanks.

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  7. Jennifer {Studio JRU}March 1, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    love all the fun layers and colors! looks like a great class! :)

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  8. MarveLes Art StudiosMarch 1, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    i really like all three; the first i;m in love with is because of the orange and turquoisey green/blue, and i too, like the white circles! love the texture you've got going on in the third... and i am taking that class too... but im way behind. someday soon... maybe! they're beautiful! keep on going...

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  9. Joy MurrayMarch 1, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Great colors and vibrant presentations. I like the orange and geometric look of the first one. Maybe you can add a little and see if you like it better -- or maybe it will recede behind some beautiful work yet to be imagined.

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  10. Elephant's ChildMarch 1, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Oh, wow. These are amazing - and I hope later that you will show us how you use them (and/or amend them).

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  11. www.dorissdaughter.comMarch 2, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    Fantastic backgrounds and colours

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  12. FayeMarch 2, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Carola, your color combos are fantastic.

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  13. UnknownMarch 2, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    I love your backgrounds. Great colors, values and composition. Looking forward to seeing where they take you! Happy PPF!

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  14. Anne MandaMarch 2, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Gorgeous backgrounds, luscious color! <3

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  15. FrikoMarch 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    I like these. It will be interesting to see where you go with them.

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  17. ChristinaMarch 2, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    What vibrant colors and creative layouts! Love it.

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  18. dentheMarch 2, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    ooh, love these backgrounds! Beautiful colours and combinations.

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  19. UnknownMarch 3, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    Great backgrounds, the colors are so vibrant! Lovely! I can't wait to see what goes on them!

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  20. DebbieMarch 3, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    I love the backgrounds, beautiful work! Very inspiring.

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  21. AnonymousMarch 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Carola, at first quick look I thought the backgrounds were produced digitally - as that was what I expected - but after reading your words, I see I was totally mistaken! Great work here. I like most the middle one.

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  22. GigglesMarch 3, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Ooh I love these backgrounds especially the purple one!! Great texture and rich colors!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  23. pattyMarch 4, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    These are gorgeous, Carola!!

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  24. Ginnie HartMarch 5, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    I'm immensely impressed, Carola. These backgrounds totally stand alone...without anything added!

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  25. JKWMarch 5, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    These backgrounds are awesome. I need to get to that soon, I am still practice sketching. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  26. Maria OntiverosMarch 6, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Fantastic - I especially like the middle one.
    Rinda

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  27. IvyMarch 7, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Fantastic backgrounds, love you color choices! Belated HPPF!

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