Oh Flood!

So the walls are still open. I am a little upset with my insurance company- this should be done and over with. Alas no. I am stuck still out of my crafts room.  <Sad face>  

So, I only have 4 days to make a 2 picture layout for the February challenge! I must get to it! But, I can present to you my “chef d’oeuvre” that I did during my mix-media class. 

I took the course at my local arts store Çafabrik.  There the lovely Melanie Matthews – lovely ambassador for Golden – was giving a class on mix-media.

We started with a 12X12 wooden base that we covered with black gesso. Then using a few different bases we learned how to use different mediums such as: gels, pastes, polymers and acrylic paints. We also learned fun techniques where we used masks, marking tools, and we learned 2 different ways to do image transfers.

I’d explain the techniques but she has a book that can be purchased and a video on YouTube. Also, it is a very interesting course to take and it’s a great way to learn the why behind it all. 

We also did a gel image transfer. Click HERE to see a technique similar to the one I learned.

 

Here is a look of the finished product. We had access to all colours and stencils so everyone in the class had a different looking product.

Mug shot much?

Differnent angle

I cannot wait to gain access to my room and start playing again!  I want to be able to use my new found skills and add some in my scrap pages and practice in my art journal!<SMILE!> 

Until next time, happy crafting!