It was a hot, hot day in Florida. A great day to stay inside. I couldn't settle on one thing to work on, so I messed around with a few things.
First, I wanted to try out my Faber Castelle Gelatos again. I watched a video on using them to make really pretty (and easy) backgrounds. Basically, you just cover whatever you are using as a substrate (canvas, paper, cereal box, etc.) with gesso. When the gesso is dry, color all over with different colors of Gelato. Spritz with water, then brush the colors around. I also tilted the paper in different directions to let the colors drip down the page. Let it dry. Voila!
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This is an ATC that I used to mop up the Gelato drippings. Then I pounced alcohol ink around the edges
Next, I moved on to alcohol inks. I had been wanting to paint a ceramic tile with alcohol ink for some time. So, today was the day. I used Tim Holtz Ranger Alcohol Ink in three colors - Stream, Citris, and Pool. I just cleaned off the tile really good, then put a couple drops of the first color onto the felt pouncer thingy. Then I just patted it around the tile. When I had enough of the first color, I did the same thing with the second color, and the third. I painted around the edges with a gold paint pen. I finished up with a coat of glossy sealer.
And then, while watching TV, I had to do some drawing that didn't require much thought, just repetition.
And finally, I subscribe to a blog, A Little Lime, by Helen Williams. She is so talented. She does Zentangle-inspired art. This evening I received her most recent post. She did a beautiful drawing of ribbons tied to a ring. So I had to give it a shot. Now, be kind - this was my first try and I only spent about 20 minutes on it. I plan to do another one when I have more time.
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