I thought today I would have some mixed media fun using the new Websters Pages collection called New Year New You. I tore pieces of the patterned paper to create a unique background and used some Faber Castelle Gelatos to tint/paint the background as well. Just click below to watch a video tutorial on the making of this canvas (I must appologize in advance, I taped this video myself ....usually I have my daughter doing the filming, and I can't tell pause from play! so I ended up missing a couple of steps that I wanted to show, namely cutting out the patterned pieces for the bird!) I've shown some fun techniqes including using hot glue as a page embellishment! ....
I hope you enjoyed my little video and found some things you can incorporate into your mixed media designs! Here are a couple of close up shots of the page as well as a template for the bird I drew out for the canvas. (I know not everyone is comfortable with sketching out a design, so enjoy!)
Just right click on the photo and 'save picture as' to your computer. You can then print out the bird design and cut out as shown in my video.
I've given a supply list at the end of the video, if I've missed anything or you have any questions, I'm always happy to answer them! :)
Thanks so much for stopping by today! xo
You are such an inspiration Gaby, this canvas is just beautiful and I loved watching the video, it gave me so many hints, thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Loved your video...
ReplyDeleteLove this! Absolutely gorgeous :)
ReplyDeleteI love-love-love your Mixed media piece!!!
ReplyDeleteI've just been introduced to gelatos & this gives me another way to incorporate them into my mixed media.
All the details makes this piece really pop!
Am definitely inspired to try piecing my own bird.
What a gorgeous canvas! I saw the tutorial on Webster's Pages. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for your tute on creating this canvas.. I was watching and my daughter came and watched it too and she loved it and said how beautiful it is.. I was amazed at how the texture of the hot glue made a very realistic tree and the little touches with the black and white pens made the end result so wonderful.. and then you give us a template of your bird, how generous.. thanks again.. I love your canvas..
ReplyDeleteThis is an absolutely beautiful piece. Thanks for the video!! I've seen Gelatos and was wondering how they could be used. I love it!! So many great ideas on this project. Thanks for the inspiration!!! -- Mary Elizabeth
ReplyDeletethank you Gabrielle for the lovely bird drawing. I love the page you made, such pretty elements. it will inspire me! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the video and your drawing of your bird. Your canvas is gorgeous and I will have to try this out.
ReplyDeleteWonderful work you do.
Hugs Kelly
Gabrielle, I never learn so much as I do from you~
ReplyDeleteThank you 100X's :) for sharing this great tutorial!
What a beautiful piece of art work~ & when you break it down
the way you do - we can learn so much
that would otherwise be a mystery!
Thank you for sharing this gorgeous canvas~
Gorgeous! Love your little bird. I'm not an artist with pencil or brush, that gift belongs to my hubs, you are very talented!
ReplyDeletePaula
Your tutorials are always amazing and I especially love your mixed media ones! I haven't tried making a mixed media piece myself yet, but yours are always amazing!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I love this thinking maybe I can do a deer (seeing as where I live) for granddaughters room! Love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's really beautiful. Thank you for sharing your bird.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat to see this canvas come together! I need to give this a try. Love it! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!!! My fave artist did it again. Love it. TFS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I love this piece and it was such a privilege to see you put it together Gabrielle! Thank you so much for sharing the process. Always love your work. ox
ReplyDeleteNice! I like it!!
ReplyDeleteImpresionante !! Un trabajo espectacular Gabrielle, muchas gracias por compartirlo !!
ReplyDeleteBesos desde España
Isa Lozano
Thank you very much for your video! It's very beautiful, very interesting and easy in your performance) I already want to do it again and try to do something in this style. After watching your bird is so easy))))
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed. This is the best from what I've seen ever. Thank you for your creativity!
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ReplyDeleteI am very impressed. This is the best from what I've seen ever. Thank you for your creativity!
ReplyDeleteWell u have definitely inspired me to give mixed media a try! Your tutorials make it look so fun and exciting so i'd like to say thankyou for taking the scary out of it for me lol!
ReplyDeleteThis is simply stunning Gabrielle. The Websters Pages you selected for the background were perfect!! The picture is so dreamy and romantic. I could switch this video over and over. Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Cathy-USA
Simply wonderful!!! Thanks so much for sharing this!!! Very generous of you!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! I just watched this and your vintage dress tutorial and wow! I can't wait to get in my studio and try out some new things. Inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your work. Awesome artist!
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