Great Findings...Scott Marr-Painting with Natural Pigment

He's another true inspirational artist!

Visit his Youtube Channel: scottmarrpyrography

http://www.scottmarr.blogspot.com/

http://marycanningphotography.typepad.com/scott_marr/

BE INSPIRED, INSPIRE OTHERS TODAY!

Just Paint? or Emotions?

Check Out this great website!

The Lilly Oncology on Canvas Art Competition and Exhibition provides everyone affected by cancer—those who have been diagnosed with cancer, their healthcare providers, family members, friends and caregivers—the opportunity to express the life-affirming changes that give that journey meaning and to share their cancer journey through art.

Themes and Inspirations are up to you, anything goes! 



http://www.lillyoncologyoncanvas.com/



Another Great Findings!

ECOART!

Great Finding! Fabulous idea! just using recycle plastics.

Paper or Plastic

What is Tyvek? 

It's not just for mail!. Tyvek is a material that is made out of polyethylene fibers, it is very thin, strong and it creates a water barrier. When Tyvek is heated, it reacts by making bubbles on surface. 

You can;

Print on it!

Paint it!

Distressed it!

Head it!

Sew it!

Stamp it!

Glue it!
Where to find it? It's free at the post office or you can order it online at: http://www.uline.com/

Rubber-stamped images;

look terrific on the painted Tyvek, and Memories Acid-free Dye Inks, VersaFine Archival Instant Dry Pigment Ink, and Staz-On inks all work especially well. These inks do not bleed and tend to produce very sharp, well-defined images.

Metallic calligraphy markers;

They do not bleed on Tyvek, and especially using them after the paper has been painted. (It will produce a totally different effect if you write on the paper with a metallic pen first, and then paint it). Practice calligraphy on using gold ink, stamped over the words with various images, and then cut up or punched them and used them in a collage.

Tyvek can be sewn just like fabric;

but keep in mind when the needle goes through the paper, it will leave a hole behind.

You can punch shapes;

out of your painted Tyvek, but you will need to reinforce it first. Try to glue a paper substrate to the back first or fold the Tyvek onto itself, wrong sides together, and glue it. Simple punch shapes tend to work best.

For Collage work;

painted Tyvek cut into strips approximately 1/2" and 1"-wide work well, and squares cut from those strips are also useful in design work.

The adhesives found to work best;

are Yes! glue, which works well every time, and Uhu glue sticks. You may have to experiment to see what works best for you and your medium.

It's strong and it's ideal for all kinds of art mediums such as; Collage Arts, Altered Arts, Quilting, Sculpting, Mixed Media, Jewelry Making and many more...

Check out some inspirations!

Scrappy & Tyvek Bracelets

by

Linda Edkins Wyatt

Sticky Tyvek Printing

by

Carolyn Saxby

 

http://www.joggles.com/

Hope you all have fun with this awesome material, Get Creative, Be Inspired!

 

Scannography Liquid Art Video

Hi everyone, hope you are having a warm and awesome Spring Break!

School is out = Relax!!!.
It's been a long time since I create a video so, I came across with Animoto, a free video/slide software where you can create nice short videos for FREE so, this is what I came up with, a short video of my original Scannography Liquid Art.

ENJOY!



 

How to Use and Print on Dryer Sheets

I enjoy working with different surfaces when I'm creating a Collage/Mixed Media so, today I would like to share with you, some awesome techniques with a simple piece of Dryer Sheet.

You will need;

1. Choose a photograph. I use my own and play with it in Photoshop, cropping it, using filters, generally achieving a sharp, crisp image that I like. Alternatively, you can draw the image you like and scan it into your computer.

2. Select used dryer sheets for printing. Your printer will like you much more if you choose sheets that have crisp edges. Smooth them flat and then iron them to a freezer-paper sheet cut to size (8½" x 11" for most household printers).

3. Print your photograph. If you're printing more than one sheet, feed the sheets through the printer one at a time. Once your sheet is printed and dry, peel it off the freezer paper. Now you can use it in your art as is or paint it first.

***Note, that printing on conventional dryer sheets doesn't necessarily require pre-treatment with a medium like Golden's Digital Ground (Clear). 

But, it all depends on your time frame. If you don't pre-treat, it will take days or even weeks for the ink to dry completely. With pre-treating, the waiting time is 24 hours to a few days. However, pre-treatment will usually make the dryer sheet stiffer and more opaque.

You can experiment with dyeing or painting the sheets first, mounting them on different fabrics or papers before stitching, or adhering them to a substrate in a different way. You might also want to try different brands of sheets to see how they look or feel after washing and see what happens when you wash them several times.

I love it when you can be frugal, recycle, and make beautiful artwork at the same time! 

 

FEATURE ARTISTS;

Also, learn with Kristen Watts from "Art Play Today" has some inspiring tutorials on how to use Dryer Sheet on your Mixed Media projects.

Don't forget to check out her site, it's amazing!

This video is made by Terry Menefee.  Her technique on How to Print on Dryer Sheets is easy and very useful for all your Mixed Media projects.

I'm definitely trying this!...

 This one is a cute tutorial for those who are into Scrapbooks/Card making or ideal for headband embellishments...

Have you try this technique before?

What do you like about it?

 

Love4 Scarves!

Hello! friends and visitors, I hope you all had an awesome weekend!.

I have been busy working on editing a video/slide show for my cousin's wedding for the end of March 2012 and I'm almost done...it's coming out beautiful. I do these types of videos on the side, for xtra $$$ and their so much fun to do!.

  On another note...
I have always love wearing scarves either around my neck, shoulders or waist. I guess it's the Bohemian/Gipsy spirit in me! Check out this awesome video, where Wendy show us how to use scarves in many ways.

LoVe it!

Do you like it?

Your comments make me happy☺♥☺

Clear Photo Votives by Little Windows

Great finding!, check this out!

Little-Windows.com is a website that specializes in the making of photo resin projects, materials, photo gallery and DIY projects.
Make sure to visit the project blog; Project Center (blog) It's awesome.

This one is one of my favorites, I love this simple and yet elegant idea to display your family photos, you may made this on any size and for any occasion. The possibilities are endless!

Watch video for instructions of how to make this fabulous photo idea;

Have you made anything or used resin in your artworks?

 

Collage Obsession- DANCE!

My inspiration: Maria Pages

Spain: Flamenco

Beyond her heels, the click of details:
Head, hands, eye, skirt, fan, shawl, shoulders,
hips
Ripple from her center, touch on each other,
Never overlap.

Or she pauses, holding stillness in her body.
Then bends low,
In a long curve, shawl outstretched behind her,
A great bird's wing slowly turns.

by Dolores De Leon

Sharing this awesome video, the amazing Flamenco dancer from Spain; Maria Pages. I'm a big fan☺♥☺!


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Mixed Media Art Techniques Videos

Digital Arts by MoMeMa

Find more photos like this on Digital Whisper

MY STUDIO...My creative space!!!

I wanted to share with you all "My Studio"
I love the space and the light source, I don't have my paintings here because in summer it gets very hot and humid, there inside my house.
I hope you have a special place where you can get away from your busy lives and let your imagination lead your creative minds.
Love,
MoMeMa

What is ART?

WHAT IS ART? Find some answers in this video or maybe you'll never will. Some people have different opinions about this important topic in our lives.

Check-out this video...


SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS with us...let us know how you feel about art and why it's important to the human race?

SCANOGRAPHY ART

I DECIDED TO TAKE A BREAK FROM PAINTING AND PLAY AROUND WITH MY SCANNER AND THIS IS WHAT I CREATED, IT'S FUN AND ADDICTIVE!!!
ENJOY!!!

Digital Art by MoMeMa

ENJOY!

Find more photos like this on Digital Whisper  I'm a member of this Fabulous site!

THE SKETCHBOOK PROJECT

WOW! What a great idea...

Thanks to my friend AdrielK from A place where is all about Art... for sharing this great information on her blog.
P.S.
AdrielK, I'll try it with you! ;-)

http://adrielk.blogspot.com/2010/08/its-like-concert-tour-but-with.html#links

YOU CAN PARTICIPATE TOO!!!
Visit:

ADDED TO YOUR FAVORITES OR JUST SHARE THIS WITH YOUR ARTIST FRIENDS...

Finished!!!

Wild Orchid Painting

This was a real challenge for me and my customer was happy to see it and display in her new home.

I hope you like it too!!!

↓♫☺Watch this video♫☻↓

ENJOY!

Great Stuff!!!

This is great for Mixed Media, Altered Arts and many other projects. I have used something similar but I"m sure I'll be trying out this awesome product on my Collages and others.
ENJOY!
BE INSPIRED, INSPIRE OTHERS!

New Tutorial...

Learn how I prepare and altered a Chunky Children book. This is a small briefing tutorial. I'll be posting a full tutorial SOON!!!.

Thank you for visiting,
Big Hug

FLAMENCO- "The Firedance"

"FLAMENCO" has always been a dance that facinates me, I had the opportunity to learn this wonderful dance and it's a great work-out.  Maria Pages is one of my favorite Flamenco dancers, I enjoy watching her posture, powerful feet work and graceful moves to this passionate, powerful, sensual dance.

I recommend anyone that have a chance to take Flamenco dance classes. You will experience new feelings about yourself, you'll be more confident, feel more feminine and it's a great work-out.  I, sometimes use flamenco rhythms as background music to get inspired and creating. OLE!!!
ENJOY!!!