Hi there! Hope you are all having a wonderful week! I'm really excited to have completed the first page of my newly started Art Journal. I've been wanting to take time to explore the world of Mixed Media and have finally made time to do so :) I've been admiring the work of a few various Mixed Media artists especially the ever so talented
Roben-Marie. I stumbled upon her blog and instantly fell in love with her style so I signed up for an on-line workshop (
Art Journal Conversion) and have been addicted ever since! If you are looking for either some amazing inspiration or are interested in learning some fun techniques, I highly recommend checking out what Roben-Marie has to offer! When you are there, please tell her I sent you :)
So here's Page 1 of my Art Journal:
I created this page, by mixing a boat load of various spays, inks, acrylic paints, molding paste and oil pastels. I love
I love the big purple heart! I used a Spellbinders heart die to make a stencil then using Liquitex Molding Paste, I spread on a "generous" amount to create the textured, 3D heart and various sized circles.
It wasn't so easy to capture the dimension in a photograph but it looks pretty neat up close and personal in my opinion :)
I had so much fun getting all inky and learning some new techniques. I can't wait to complete page 2! Thanks so much for looking ~ I hope you have a great day :)
Be Sweet!
Supplies:
Stamps: PTI
Inks: too many to list
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue
Dies: Spellbinders Classic Heart, Grand Calibur
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53 Sweet Comments So Far:
Mona, what a beautiful page. I love the colours you've used. I also love how the black outlines make the whole page 'pop'
I signed up for this class last month but have yet to make a start. One day soon... lol
Mona, oh my, this is divine in every sense of the word! You are so talented! Incredible!!! I love the bright pastel colours you used and the black boundary lines really highlight each element so beautifully! I would love to delve into this technique when I can manage! Thanks for the creative inspiration!
Oh wow, it's stunning, the heart and circles just pop off the page. I've had a blank journal for 6 months now and haven't plucked up the courage. Thanks for the inspiration.xxxx
This is just fab! Something I admire very much - but I just haven't done anything about it! Love your first page - some of my favourite colours and I'm looking forward to seeing what comes next x
I'm totally speechless, Mona!!!! You are a true artist! This page is magnificent!
Phenomenal art Mona! This page is breathtaking! A beautiful departure from your "regular" fare!! Love the bright colors and the dark lines!!! Can't wait to see more! Your creativity is boundless!
I'm speechless!! .......... Miss Mona this is amazing!!! ...
LOVE LOVE LOVE your take on mixed media!! I too want to give it a try but haven't gotten a chance - I'm jealous! LOL!! Will have to visit Roben-Marie to be inspired there too. My favorite mixed media artist is Julie Balzer (she's also a friend ;0P) and Donna Downey so I'll need to broaden my horizon! Have a great THU!!! xo
Gorgeous Mona, if this is your first there needs to be more to come, you've created something really beautiful!
OMG, your first page?! Seriously? WOW, beautiful!!
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is fantastic! So beautiful...and your first page! You're a natural!
A gorgeous work of art. I've really been wanting to try mixed media. I need a class or something...LOL
Mona, this is so stunning! A true work of art!!! Love the gorgeous colors!!! Where does your immense talent end? WOW
OMG,, Mona!!! Really? Un-freakin'-believable!! Your first???? I am blown away by your talent!!! This is beyond gorgeous!!!! WOW!!!! Girl, you really have an incredible gift!
SPECTACULAR Mona! You've done a wonderful job here with this beautiful display of colors. Can't wait to see the next page :)
Incredible!! Mona, you are simply amazing! This page is heart stopping!! WOW, I love these colors and the way things pop off the page! I can't wait to see you do more! Thanks so much for exciting me this morning!
Mona, your talents never cease to amaze me! This mixed media page is spectacularly gorgeous! I really love the gorgeous colors and wonderful journaling! There is so much depth to everything! I can't believe this is your first page!!! Some people just have "it"! TFS!
Absolutely stunning, Mona! I can't imagine that your work could be so awesome on your first try! This is so creative and artistic! So colorful and pleasing to the eye! You are so gifted!
Mona, this is so beautiful! Is there anything that you can't do? I'm speechless! So gorgeous!!! TFS!
Great job, Mona! This is incredible awesomely beautiful! WOW!
Magnificent work of art, Mona!!!!! I am so awe struck by your talent! I'm even more amazed that this is your first journal page! You are a natural! Absolutely gorgeous in every way! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!!!
Sarah would be so happy!!! This is beautiful work Mona...I've kinda seen this coming from you for awhile and I am really looking forward to seeing what's next : )
I am :) This is stunning Mona! I love Roben-Marie's pages so bet the class was fantastic. Love your choice of colours :)
LOVE IT!!!
I have been trying to dabble in mixed media also-love the texture you did and yes that purple heart is perfect
Absolutely love your beautiful mixed media project! It is stunning! Love the hearts and gorgeous bubbles! Incredible ART Mona!
Mona, I LOVE this!!! I've been collecting ideas to try and start an art journal, haven't gotten to it yet but I will. Your page is very beautiful and inspiring and I'm pinning it to my art journal file :)
Absolutely gorgeous, Mona! I can't wait to see you do more!
Mona, you are so talented! Your project is a pure masterpiece! Love the eye popping colors and the gorgeous heart! I have wanted to give this a go for a while. Might be time for me to take a class! Thanks for the inspiration!
Cool! I love the way it turned out. I love the pastel colors. I always love seeing what Linda makes too. Another world to explore. :)
Hugs~
Gorgeous mixed media project, Mona! I definitely love these amazing colors and that gorgeous heart with the journaling! It's incredible that this is your first such project! You are so talented!
Fabulous art journal page, Mona! I really love these beautiful colors! You really are awesome! Can't wait to see more! TFS!
It's beautiful Mona!!! Such a fun way to get your hands dirty and use all sorts of different mediums. I can't wait to see more.
Mona, your page is so beautiful! Your colors are gorgeous and there is so much depth and "pop" to your heart and circles! I love your technique and can't wait to see more!
Mona, another absolutely stunning work of art! That heart so eye catching! Love the gorgeous vibrant pastel colours! Thanks for sharing!
Mona, your talents never cease!!! Wow, love these colors and the dimension of the heart and circles! This is your most creative project ever! I am in awe! TFS!
Aloha,
Renee
Mona, this is breathtaking and so creative! WOW!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!
Amazing art page!!! Most amazing colors too! Love the bright pastel colours and the black border lines really make your designs jump off the page! Really artistic and inspiring! Can't wait for more!!! Cheers!
Well my friend I just LOVE this.. Mixed media is so fun. I is my new addiction.. I Love it..
Hope you have a fun weekend..
Hugs, Linda
Mona, it looks absolutely stunning. I have to check out Roben-Marie's blog. Can't wait to see Page 2.
Oh wauw, Mona! This is soooo gorgeous! I love the colors and the texture created and also the sentiments and abstract images and colors!!! Wauw!!! You're a true artist!!
Hugs, Wendy
Incredible, Mona, this is so awe inspiring!!! Love your mixed media projects and this is your best ever! Can't wait to see what you create next!!!!! TFS!
amaing, mona!! this is so stunning! you are so talented, girl! happy weekend:)
Mona, your art journal page is just plain amazing! Such beautiful rich colors and abstract elements! Love that gorgeous heart and the layered sentiments! I love how everything is circumscribed with black ink; really makes them pop!!! You've created another masterpiece! Holding my breath 'til you show us page 2!!! Hurry!!!! :D
So stunning, Mona! This really is a true work of art! You are so talented!
Wow Mona!!!! I adore these colors and the dimension of that heart and circles! Such gorgeous colors! Also, those sentiments are so perfect! Mixed media is really your thing, Mona! You are so talented!
Mona, you are such a talented artist!!! This is a breathtaking work of art!!! Love these gorgeous colors!!!
Mona, I love your mixed media page; it is so gorgeous! Love the gorgeous colors and pretty sentiments! There is so much depth to everything! Hard believe this is your first page!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Wow, this is a gorgeous work of art! Love the sentiment and all of the inky goodness. I've always wanted to try mixed media art journaling, and you've inspired me! Can't wait to see your second page.
Hope you're enjoying your weekend! :)
Phenomenal project! Love that heart and the beautiful sentiments! These colors jump off the page! You really picked this technique up quickly! What talent! TFS!
Gorgeous, Mona! Mixed media is your thing!! WOW!
Mona, this is absolutely breathtaking! Incredible colors! That heart and the circles have such amazing dimension! This is one of your most impressive works! TFS!
A great creative and positive add!!
Wow! Love your art journal page! You're a natural with mixed media!
Thank you so much for leaving a sweet comment!