Thursday, 19 April 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:

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

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

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

    x

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

    Feel better soon Val (stupid weather) Love Dawn xx

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  4. 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

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  5. 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

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

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  7. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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  13. 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

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  14. You are sooooooooooo right, Laurie!!

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  15. 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.

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

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

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

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  19. 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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  21. Gosh, this is beautiful, Valerie! Gorgeous colours!

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

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

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

    luv Storm x

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  25. WOW the texture and colours are glorious love this XOXO Zoe

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