Weekend Post

Hi Everybody!

Here's hoping we all have an enjoyable, relaxing and safe weekend.

Today I have 2 more pieces to share. The first is an A3 mixed media portrait inspired by Melanie River's wonderful lesson on LB, 'Between the boundaries'. Melanie's piece was in schwarz-weiß, but I added some neutral tones to mine, and painted over some of the lines to soften them. I used book paper and kraft paper pasted to white water-colour paper. It took a long time as I need to rest my hands in between, but slowly I'm getting there....

The second piece was inspired by the lesson from Rachel Kentish, which I also enjoyed. I used a home made stencil to draw the circles, and painted them with various earthy, autumn colours, with gold paint used for the centres

I am also linking to Tracey's Colours of October challenge at AJJ

On Thursday afternoon I went to my art group, it's nice to meet up with other people there. We are all masked and have to keep our distance, but it was still enjoyable. I took these photos on our street and in the park of the Diakonie:

And some funnies/ thinkies:

Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!

Thursday/Friday post

 Hi Everybody!

Time is flying, hope your week is going well!

Today I have 2 more finished pieces from the Lifebook taster sessions to share. The first was inspired by a fun lesson from Jenny Manno, It was a fun process and there's always something new to learn at LB:

I am linking to Tracey's challenge at AJJ and to Paint Party Friday

This piece was inspired by a lesson from Stephanie Lee, the shape of patterns. The background was collaged and then the cut out bird shapes were placed onto it before painting over it. I added some splatters and some words. This was also a fun technique:

Wednesday morning:

Hofgarten:

By the Rhine:

Some memes:

Have a great day, take care,

and thanks a lot for coming by!

Midweek Post

 Hi Everybody!

Today I am sharing 2 pieces made during the LB taster sessions. This one is from Effi Wild's journal jam session. I was very disappointed with the tree as my lines are very wonky, had an achy-shaky day which makes things a bit difficult. But I got it done, and I like the moon and cat side better. After I had painted the background I gave both sides a coat of clear gesso onto which I sprinkled fairy dust. I am linking to Tracey's October colours challenge at AJJ:

This spread was made after the Intuitive abstract play session with Laura Dane. It was collaged and painted in several layers, and was messy fun to make. I had problems writing, but - it is as it is!

Some photos from my walks:

Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!