canvases and plans:



Above is a photo of a canvas I started working on last Friday night. It measures 16 x 20 inches. I want to put some words on it and more texturing before I put a person on, blah, blah, blah.




Last Friday I purchased this book by Claudine Hellmuth. I got it at the arts and crafts store, you know the one I mean, in Saskatoon with my 40% off coupon.



I had borrowed Claudine's more recent book from the library. They actually brought it all the way from Nova Scotia to Humboldt, Saskatchewan for little old me. I was impressed. But I had to return it after only three weeks. :(
I would have liked to purchase that book, but of course they wouldn't have it at Michael's yet.

That's OK. I'm really impressed with the book I purchased. It has in one book lots of techniques which I've been trying to learn from Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazines and online, from videos and tutorials. I've been really chomping at the bit to try some encaustic work - with melted wax that is. A time ago I was thinking I had a small crock pot for melting the wax. Uh whoops - it's a fondue maker - getting my utensils muddled. I asked Greg to look for one for me when he was taking stuff from the house in Regina and the farm to Value Village but he didn't see one in the quick glance he made. Patience, patience Wendy. I was thinking yesterday of trying to melt some tiny bit of wax in the microwave but no, no, no google search says DO NOT. I really must have melted wax on this canvas. Oh well. I don't have the mini iron yet either. Wednesday - back to that arts and crafts store for another week's 40% off coupon.

Here are a couple more of the canvases I started. They are a bit smaller - 8 x 10 inches and 5 x 7 inches, I think. I won't take time to run downstairs now to measure.

These are more textured but I'm not certain of the colours.

Other than gel medium I don't have a lot of Golden products and I know they are recommended. Some day after I've sold lots of my art I'll be able to afford more of those beloved Golden products. Wait a minute - I think I did buy one tube of Golden paint the last time I was at Art Placement. With all the moving and organizing and phewph - busyness - I totally forgot. Next time.
I love the creations of Misty Mawn whose original texturing I encountered in probably the very first Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine I purchased. Someday between Misty Mawn's teaching, suziblu"s most recent video and the techniques in the book I purchased, I might even learn how to do transfers.

ANGELS BE WITH YOU

Friday finds: It's late and I'm tired after trip to Saskatoon to see Naomi, and general busyness. I tried to get some photos before dark, of works in progress (WIPs) but will share the details tomorrow. It ties in with some of the Friday finds. Think "books".

I had borrowed the "Fabric Art Journals" from the library. There was far too much pertinent information for me to let slip through my fingers so I decided to purchase. I'm very happy.

For the finds you will see lots of brads. Lately, they intrigue me. YES! I can hardly wait to get to - (well, I'll tell you tomorrow).

Wishing you a joyful weekend.

Friday's Finds: When I was in Saskatoon yesterday I had a bit of time to do some shopping at Michael's and also at a place called art placement. They have a gallery and a shop. I've been noticing the warmer colours more in other people's creations and I also want to get more into journaling and books - making and altering. I was pleased to find the awl at art placement. I also got the hemp string there. The greens and mauve were the only colours they had. I got warmer colours in fabric paint, some collage papers, water colour crayons and yarn. Planning for when the postcards are complete, soon.

Books - last week's theme for Inspire me Thursday. I'm a bit late as it's Thursday and a new theme is posted. I'll share this with you anyway.

A wealth of knowledge: I think it was last Thursday when I received a wonderful package in the mail from Mary Ann. She is such a sweetheart. The stamper's sampler magazine is packed with knowledge. I can hardly wait to have a closer look. Before that I must finish my first journal quilt for the CPS journal quilt group. I also decided to enter a valentine postcard swap by pookieville so must have 10 postcards finished for that besides the ones I am sending for gifts AND do some art for the 2 people who signed for the meme I had put on my blog.

I also love the sweet little book that also came from Mary Ann. That will get some special treatment.

These two books I have borrowed from the library. I had mostly in mind for painting fabric (Skydyes) but will also receive some marvelous ideas for paper (Color on Paper and Fabric). I hadn't realized that Ruth Issett's book has information on paintsticks until after I had purchased the Shiva at Periwinkles Quilts in Saskatoon. I am actually being impressed with the supplies I CAN get in Saskatoon. I've not yet had to go to on-line ordering. Sometime. Not just yet. And the more I talk with people and the more I investigate the more I will learn about others closer by that are also into mixed-media - more on that another day.

Angels be with you.