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Monday, October 27, 2014

Video Tutorial: Shabby Chic Wall Art


Hi all! I have something a little bit different to share with you today.  I love browsing Pinterest, lots of inspiring artwork to be found there.  I've been admiring the fashion drawings of Katie Rodgers and thought I'd like to try doing a little fashion sketch of my own using my Shimmerz Paints.


Here are the Shimmerz Products I used for this project:

~ Tuscan Sun Spritz
~ Pumped Up Purple Coloringz (NEW)
~ Cotton Candy Spritz
~ Hot Fudge Vibez
~ Shades of Grey Coloringz (NEW)
~ Peek-a-boo Pink Inklingz
~ Imperial Amethyst Inklingz (NEW)
~ Blue My Mind Inklingz
~ Pugnacious Purple Inklingz

As always, I've created a video tutorial to show this project from start to finish...sketching out the design, painting it right to completion.  Enjoy!....



I hope you enjoyed watching the process, ...here are a few close-ups of the project to enjoy at your leisure...


One of my favorite parts of this project was using the masking fluid with the water color paints, and then rubbing it off to get the almost glittery look to the dress.


I couldn't resist adding a bit of texture to the design with some texture paste and a stencil (Tim Holtz)....then giving the design a wash of  a variety of colors from the Shimmerz Inklingz collections.

I framed this project and will be giving it as a gift for my beautiful sister for her home office.  She has a bright and pretty shabby chic theme going in her office so I thought this would be a nice surprise for her.

Before I sign off for today I just wanted to make sure you are all aware of the amazing sale going on at the Shimmerz Store, they have 5 beautiful Seasonal Sets for a reduced package price, along with a Special offer.....


With any purchase of $50.00 or more you get the above gift set for FREE!  And don't forget, if you mention my name "Gabrielle" in your message to seller, you will get a FREE/Bonus Shimmerz product in the color of your choice!  How awesome is that! You can find the Shimmerz Store HERE.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today, I hope I've inspired you to get your paints out and play! xo


24 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh, your talent is never ending!!!, your sister will love it, it's breathtaking, will pop back later to watch the video, childminding Tegan at the minute lol, hugs Liz xx

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  2. Wow absolutely stunning you should sell these drawings I just luv the figure.
    Chris x

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  3. Great painting! Love Pinterest for inspirpng too!

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  4. Gabrielle,you are wonderful, I can not help wondering your talent!!!!

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  5. Gabriella, you really made a pretty mess! hehe, Gorgeous and glittery project!!

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  6. Awwww Gabrielle it gave me nostalgic, it reminded me my fashion designer student years. It is soooo beautiful hon!!! loved to watch your creative process. Hope everything is fine there...sending your way a big hug!! xx

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  7. Stunning! I love your drawings you are so multi-talented wow! <3

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  8. Oh wow, how gorgeous is this! I just love the glitter touches. You can draw like no one else!

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  9. Oh Gabrielle, that is beautiful. How I wish I was nearly as talented as you are LOL. If I tried to do something like that it would end up as a muddy blob LOL LOL LOL....I guess I still need lots of trial and errors! Hugs as always, Eileen

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  10. Ohhh I love it!!! This is so beautiful!
    You draw is perfect!
    Hugs!

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  11. Absolutely beautiful, you are a very talented lady Gabrielle x

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  12. Everything you makes inspires me! You are such a talented lady!!

    One question-what kind of paper did you use?

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  13. Lo dicho: eres una gran artista. Mira nada mas que belleza y totalmente dibujada por ti. Te admiro mucho! Felicidades!

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  14. Absolutely beautiful, you are an exceptional artist, loved watching your canvas created from nothing into something so beautiful! Love this!

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  15. This is so beautiful!!! Your sister will love it!

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  16. WOW!!!!!.....this is simply beautiful youbare one talented lady and so inspirational too, I love all your posts and watching your creations come to life .Thank you for sharing.

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  17. This does remind me of the cards we used to have when I was young....way....way back in time!!! Such a nostalgic feel to it! Wonderful...

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  18. Hi Gabi. Such stunning work. Love this project. Thanks for such inspiring work.
    Huggies!!!!!

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  19. Absolutely amazing I love it and want to try one myself.

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  20. Do you sell your artwork? I would love to purchase this piece for my daughters' playroom.

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    1. Hi May as, this one was a gift for my sister, but I did make up a smaller version in a stamp design that you can find at The Scrapbook Diaries...to help you create your own artwork for your daughters room 😊 https://www.thescrapbookdiaries.com/shop/gabis-haute-couture-stamp-set/

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