It Was In The Ocean by Lynne Moncrieff
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This
was a project which started its first incarnation more than one year ago, as a
mini canvas prepared with mica powders, stamping and a gathering of elements,
laid aside in a plastic bag.
When I
stumbled across the collection of items, I set myself the challenge to complete
it – it’s second incarnation… an Upright!
I used
a beautiful Character Constructions stamps. Laura does not stock this particular stamp but Laura will special order
any Character Constructions stamps.
Supplies
That's Crafty! Dinky Stencils - Fossil TC081, Bubbles Background TC005
Character
Constructions Stamp Sets – She Sells Seashells Plate No. 6 (sentiment)
Oxford
Impressions Stamp Set - Mystical Mermaids (seaweed)
Prima Art Ingredients Mica Powders - Teal, Rust
Fresco Finish Chalk Acrylics - Antarctic, Blush, Chalk, Caramel, Toffee, Hint of Mint,
Blue Oyster
Infusions - Sleight Blue, Rusty Car, Rocky Road
Mini
Canvas
Charcoal
Extras:
Driftwood
Collage
Image (Red Lead Paperworks)
Starfish
Stained
Muslin
Net
Fabric
Instructions
I
prefer to apply Gesso to the Upright but it is not necessary.
Frescos
were applied with palette knife, allowing to dry before applying Bubbles
Stencil with Grunge Paste and towards bottom edge of the actual Upright apply
Grunge Paste to Fossil stencil and also onto the base.
Once
dry, apply more of the Frescos with the addition of a lovely shimmer paint (I
will chat more about this in a future post). With an old, hard brush, I stippled Caramel and Toffee, very subtle with
more focused on the lower edge of the Upright and the base. Sprinkle Infusions, which although have a
wonderful unpredictability, try to manipulate with water, to create an effect
that provides a watery appearance. Once
dry, randomly stamp Textures Stamp onto Upright.
Apply mica powders to mini canvas. Stamp
Character Constructions sentiment onto canvas. Adhere driftwood to base of canvas before adhering to Upright, layering
with net fabric, stained muslin and starfish.
Paint
the shell with the mica powders and the shimmer/metallic paint. Fussy cut collage image. I adhered to scrap cardstock for
stability. Have her sit inside the
shell, tucking scrap of torn vintage lace for her to sit on. Stamp seaweed onto piece of mica painted
paper, fussy cut before tucking behind a starfish.
Finally,
with charcoal, create shadow around outer edge of shell, on the shell and the
canvas, continuing the shadow around the bottom areas of the Upright (not the
base).
As I
type this, the rain could not be falling any harder – it certainly is a watery
landscape but not quite the watery landscape of the Upright before me!!!!
Until
next week,
Wishes
Lynne
10 comments
Wonderful!!! Xxx
ReplyDeleteLoving all the subdued tones and texture on the upright. Gorgeous xx
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing Lynne, I love the way you have built the mediums up over the upright in true Lynne style. The shell looks like it was made for the image used fitting like a glove.. Thank you for sharing it was worth the year long wait for you to bring it all together. Hugs Tracey xx
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely soft tones of the beach and sandy landscape, Lynne.Beautiful with the shimmer, and soft rosa and blue tones, and the lovely sitting place you created for her.The bubble background looks gorgeous on the upright. I love that you always makes me imagine stories, when seeing your art, ---so beautiful, dear. xx
ReplyDeleteThis is just stunning Lynne x I love the way you have layered the paint and paste through the stencils and then stippling with the brush. Your image is just perfect for sitting within the shell and of course the CC sentiment enhances the soft feel/tone of the overall piece. TFS and best wishes
ReplyDeleteAnnie x
Absolutely gorgeous Lynne, love this. The lady sitting in the shell is just magical. Much love, Bev. x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much everyone.
ReplyDeleteIt was great fun to work on this and to finally have a completed project!
Wishes
Lynne
A stunner Lynne! So much texture and detail and just love the way the image is sitting in the shell.
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
Such a beautiful, fun creation! It's such a great blend of different elements, original and innovative and full of a magical, marine atmosphere. xx
ReplyDeleteGlorious texture and the vintage image is perfect. I simply love this.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
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