Sometimes my journal pages do not go to plan.
and this page didn't.
The background was splashed and sprayed with paint on top of book papers.
I had stamped the image separately and tore around the edges,
but could I get it to stick down.....no chance.
It was starting to look a real muddy colour.
I tried to remove the image but it was tearing away the base layers.
Modeling paste through a stencil worked better to keep it in place.
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They say, 'Art is good for you' and there is always a, ' right time'...... in this case it wasn't.... 'now'.
I could have torn the page from the book, but creating isn't always a success and I embrace
the fact, that some days work out better than others my the craft room.
Thank you for calling in , have a smile at my grungy art,
which looks to me, even more messier than I usually create.
I don't mind in the least
I took the courage to share it with you today.
I've also altered it in the digital program I use,
This version is a bit brighter. What would I do without gesso.
I've also altered it in the digital program I use,
This version is a bit brighter. What would I do without gesso.
I think these two pages may fit Erika's theme of
Vintage and Modern at
One looks old and the other quite modern.
AEDM day 10
Both pages are wonderful, Yvonne, but the first one appeals more to me because it so grungy. Not everything works out as we want, I'm sure that's an experience we have all made from time to time. Have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteyes, what would we do without gesso? ha, overdone well!! i like the second version better! xox
ReplyDeleteI'm quite spooked Yvonne, not only did we both discover that poppy napkin but the stamp in your top journal page I have sitting on my table at the moment as I've been sorting through stamps that have never been inked.. They say that these things come in three's so i'm awaiting tomorrow now hee hee!!
ReplyDeleteNon the less I think she looks fab she's the perfect image for mishaps as she's very forgiving. Both pages are as good as each other but your second page image is a little sassier :D
Hugs TRacey xx
If we threw away all the art we make and never show it, we would not be good artists. There is ALWAYS someone out there who likes your mistakes. I've learned that some of the art I actually HATE gets the most positive comments! I like them both, but I think I like the second version better because I'm really into modern at the moment. Thanks for sharing these both with us at Art Journal Journey. I agree they BOTH fit Erika's theme. I'm glad you are enjoying AEDM, too.
ReplyDeleteI would call the top one a happy accident, I like it. Some days Gesso is one's best friend. I also love the second one, and both fit the theme beautifully.
ReplyDeleteHugs Wendy
I like both pages Yvonne. They are different but not. The background for both is fabulous.Love the book print and how you used the modeling paste. I think happy accidents as Wendy called it is the perfect description. We all have some of those-or in my case many of those. :) Happy weekend. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI like both pages. But I understand how sometimes our art doesn't cooperate with our intentions.
ReplyDeleteI rather like the mysterious depths of the version which went "wrong" - lovely shadows and atmosphere. But I love the bright and breezy one too - gesso to the rescue! - there is no "wrong" in art-making, is there?
ReplyDeleteAlison x
I love it when wrong goes so right, fabulous pages
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Amanda x
Brilliant pages and so good to see the mistakes turn into a work of art.xx
ReplyDeleteGreat transformation Yvonne, gesso is a go to product and perfect for rectifying something we are not happy with xxx
ReplyDeleteVery clever Yvonne, love the new version, a great cover up, - what would we do without gesso?....
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
I would call it a success since I love the grungy feel to the page! Super idea to glue it with stencilling paste ! Clever!
ReplyDeleteThe digital altered one is for me the modern version and the original one ist the vintage version... so more than a fantastic entry for Art Journal Journey and it's theme!
Thank you very much for another two wowsers ( Linked it a bit late again... was so busy yesterday, I hope you don't mind)
Thank you also for the wonderful birthday card for me at the DT place! ♥♥♥♥
That's so nice!
Hugs, Susi
Big hugs, Susi
One of those days...I love how you turned it around though! I love both of your pages! Hugs,Chrisx
ReplyDeletewoooow,i loving this modern page,themodel lady such beautiful,and the doodling around the page is super and perfect.
ReplyDeletehappy new week,dear yvonne.
hugs jenny
Love both pages Yvonne !! perhaps, the second one a little more. The background is very beautiful, great textures.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a very nice new week, big hugs, Caty
I really like your new decorative designs! it's beautiful so much and good idea on site.
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Life is about success & failure so why not our journals, it's a reminder of what might not work if nothing else!
ReplyDeleteSally xx