Monday, August 15, 2011

Out of the Journal Canvas Challenge: Week #2

Dina Wakley is running a challenge this month to get art journalers to work on canvas or other surfaces (anything outside your art journal). The goal is to workon two canvases each week.  I started two canvases last week and thought I had left an autopost with them, but it didn't work out. So, a little late, here are my two canvases. The one up top is actually two canvases - a 12x12 painted black, with red and yellow circles (plus drips), and a small yellow canvas that I will attach to the front. I definitely got that idea after taking Tim Holtz' Creative Block class. I plan to add a few more yellow splatters and some teal stars to the background.
And this is my second "canvas." It's actually plaster. I added lots of texture and acrylic paint, plus some grunge board and a photograph I took of a butterfly. I was going to call it done, but then I saw this fabulous creation at the Altered Bits blog, and have now decided I want to add A LOT more stuff.
So, sorry these are late. Hopefully they'll still go into the challenge drawing. I've got my next canvas started and an idea for another this week.
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11 comments:

  1. AmyAugust 16, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    Gosh, don't worry about being late - we wouldn't even know if you hadn't of said!
    I checked that link - my goodness, what a tresure trove it is ... I look forward to seeing what you add!

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  2. scrappyjackyAugust 16, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Love that second canvas, Rinda ...amazing texture...and can't wait to see what else you add. Am off to check out that link.

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  3. SianAugust 16, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    I'm another one who is intrigued to see what you add

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  4. MargiAugust 16, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    I can't wait to see what you add Rinda to bring them to life. I especially love the second canvas, that texture is amazing!

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  5. laurieAugust 16, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    it is so fun to paint on canvas for a change! i love the striking impact your first work has - simple but effective.

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  6. debs14August 16, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Got to say that my favourite is the second one, I love all the texture you have put onto it.

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  7. Maria@BubblegumandDuctTapeAugust 16, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    they are really nice, I love to work with acrylic paint. What a cool idea for the top one where you used a smaller canvas on top of the bigger one, very cool, I like that.

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  8. BeverlyAugust 16, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love the color, texture and current design of the second one, look forward to seeing it when finished.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    I really like the second one, I like the first too but am really interested in what you are going to add to the second one.

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  10. Carola BartzAugust 16, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    These are both stunning, and I especially like the second one because of its happy color and its texture. Such great work, Rinda!

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  11. CherylAugust 16, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    love your second canvas what amazing texture and looking forward to what you are going to add next x

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