Funky Art Queen

We actually got a little sprinkle of rain today. We really need it out here in the West. Yesterday, we had another big grass fire out North of town. Craig and I drove out to watch and our neighbors drove behind us. That is how you know you live in a boring town....we all go to see the big fires. There were a bunch of us parked out on the side of the service road of I-20. Today was nice. I rested, arted, cleaned and freshened up the house. I was able to finish this piece....I created the background the other day when I did that tutorial on texture and glaze. To me, this is one of my better pieces lately. The texture in the back ground makes me think of the much needed rain. I'm also thinking it is time to till up my garden. "Happy Easter...Easter Bunny--- Bach Bach". That is what my little sister used to say. I think it used to be on some commercial. So now, we all say that when we call each other and wish Happy Easter.

Remember the tutorial I did recently on backgrounds? Well, here is the finished product. I called this, "We Could Fly Too". I'm off today for Good Friday! So, I will be adding a few things to my blog throughout the day. I hope you have a great day!

Collage Background Tutorial - Stamp and Glaze I had so much fun at the last workshop that I have already scheduled my next "Mixed Up Mixed Media Workshop" class. It is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Midland, Texas, Hobby Lobby. We are going to explore several collage background techniques. Here is a sneak preview of one of the 10 techniques to create an interesting background for your collage work. This particular technique is called the "Stamp and Glaze" background technique. Materials Round (or other shapes) Plastic Cross Stitch Canvas acrylic canvas acrylic paints (one color) glazing medium heating tool Directions Use your plastic cross stitch shape to create a texture on your canvas by pouncing your paintbrush into the openings in the canvas. I used a black acrylic paint here. You can quick dry it with a heat gun. Next...try stamping on your canvas by applying paint to a stamp that will add texture and interest to your backg...