Thursday, April 19, 2012

A small canvas

After a very windy and chilly day yesterday, and a frosty night, I am hoping that I will not have to freeze so much today. It is just raining today, everything is grey in grey, and I woke to the cheerful sound of raindrops dripping off the branches.... And to crown it all, I seem to have caught a cold, so am not too happy about that. But rainy weather is a good time to stay home and be creative!

Yesterday I did not get very far with my H*******K. I did mop the floors, but then when I wanted to tidy the kitchen, I saw the paints and embellies I had got ready to re-use some canvases, and somehow I had to play with them.... This little canvas is one of the results. 2 others are half finished, so there will be more to come. The canvas has been painted with structure paste, and then with layers of greens, purple, blue and some black. I added Stickles again for some glitter and shine, and decorated it with some Prima and other flowers and berries. The canvas is 10x10 cms.


So, I will be having an easy day today, I want this cold to go away, so that means some rest! How good that one can rest so well while painting.... Have a good day you all, take care and thanks for coming by!

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beautiful piece Val, love the colours, and how it shimmers, really, really, pretty! It's wet here, too! Have a good day! Hugs, Sarah

Joanna said...

Wow, look at the texture on that canvas! Great colours too.

I hope you feel better soon, Valerie. We need some sunshine, eh?!

x

Dawn said...

I love how you use this stuff (Paste) love the colours ;0)

Feel better soon Val (stupid weather) Love Dawn xx

Suze Bain said...

Wow, Valerie, this is stunning. Absolutely gorgeous colours, texture and sparkle. Love it! As for the H*K, you did a little, which is better than doing nothing. Take it easy. Hugs. Suze xx

missy k said...

I love the contrasting colours Valerie and the textures.... such a sweet piece.

No H*******K for you then today - Dr's orders!

GET WELL SOON

Karenx

Von said...

Just beautiful Valerie :) love how you have done the bird such a good contrast :)
Von x♥x

florenceandfreddie said...

Wow! Wonderful canvas Valerie. Love the texture you have created. The colours and the bird are beautiful. Looking forward to seeing the other canvases when you have completed them. Have a lovely creative day.
Regards Florence xx

SusieJ said...

Fabulous canvas Valerie...so much texture and rich colours.
Enjoy your resting/painting and I hope your cold vanishes ..
Hugs xx

Gisèle said...

wow Val, what a gorgeous, textural piece...LOVE it !!! xoxoox

Aileen said...

Hope your cold gets better soon. Love your canvas. The colours are fab. x

1CardCreator said...

Gorgeous canvas Val, love the bright colors! Take some Zinc, that will help you get over your cold faster.

Christine said...

beautiful canvas! Don't blame you for postponing the H......rk.

laurie said...

take care of yourself, one thing about house work it always waits for you, never goes away!
This is a beautiful canvas, love the colors

craftattack said...

You are sooooooooooo right, Laurie!!

Marjie Kemper said...

At the risk of sounding like an oddball, I want to touch that canvas! The texture is totally drawing me in and I just love your colors.

Gloria said...

Wow Valerie! That is just beautiful! Great work, I love it. Love all the color and glitter. Have a great day.

Lynn Stevens said...

Oh Wow ,your canvas is Gorgeous!!!
hugs Lynn

Nichola said...

The colours are beautiful!

Terry said...

I would love to see this in real life as it is incredible via a photo! I just love that textured background!

Lesley said...

Hi Val,
sorry to hear you are unwell. Get a cup of tea and a good blanket and wrap yourself.
Love your canvas. Thanks for dropping by....feel better soon
Lesley♥

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Yvonne said...

Gosh, this is beautiful, Valerie! Gorgeous colours!

VonnyK said...

Love this canvas, the colours are beautiful and so textured. Just gorgeous.
Hope that cold goes away soon.
VonnyK :)

April Cole said...

This is a beautiful canvas, love the rich texture.
Take care of yourself, Valerie ((feel better))
<3

Anonymous said...

Oooooooo another fantastic kreation just love the colours and textures going on there. Most inspirational.

luv Storm x

Zoe Sanderson said...

WOW the texture and colours are glorious love this XOXO Zoe