Friday, December 6, 2019

Abstract canvas "Space Stories" with video tutorial for Finnabair

Hello lovely creative friends! Today I'd like to share with you my new Art. This time I wanted to create a picture for a cosmic fantasy. After all, we can make a very interesting and individual project with materials for mixed media. A variety of textures and shades-your best assistants!


I started by applying a texture paste to create a relief on the canvas. I chose two stencils, one with a large pattern from 7 Dots Studio, and with a smaller one, this is “Manuscript” from Finnabair. It's always great to combine different sized identical materials.


In order to add color I started with thick Impasto Paints. They are dense and very beautiful, with them you can feel like a real artist! I started with light shades and gradually added dark ones. I used Metallique Acrylic Paints for more shine and variety. Here I applied them with ordinary sponges tapping on the canvas. This is a simple but cool technique! Little by little I worked in different shades of blue and purple, adding a White Gesso in the middle for light accents. Added Mica Powder to make even more shine and highlight the relief.
I also drew a planet and made it three-dimensional with paints and gesso. A little more constellations and splashes and space is ready!







I invite you to watch my video tutorial to see the whole process of creating my project. Enjoy!




Thank you for visit my blog today!
With love, Olya.  


Products I have used - all the images linked to Mixed Media Place online store:

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Layout “Memory” for 49 and Market with Video Tutorial

Hi my friends and thanks for stopping by the blog! I'm here with you today with new inspiration for 49 and Market!  Today I played with the new and amazing Vintage Remnants Collection & Laser Cut Frame Sets! I fell in love at first sight with these backgrounds and new elements. My inspiration gave me wings. Here is the layout that will leave in my memory this moment.



I prepared a video tutorial on creating my layout, where you can see all the materials in more detail.  I hope you will enjoy


On this layout I mainly used the  Laser Cut Frame Sets. For the base, I chose a stunning sheet from the Vintage Remnants Collection because it already has excellent vintage prints and atmosphere!


Canvas "Romantic vintage" for Finnabair with Video Tutorial

Hello there lovely creative friends! Today I'd like to share with you my brand new inspiration - a mixed media canvas with lovely amazing Finnabair's products!
If you have not tried the new Finnabair products yet, I invite you to fall in love with them with me! New Tissue paper, moulds, stunning Liquid Acrylics, beautiful stamps and other mixed media goodies - you will find all of them in my project!


I invite you to watch my video tutorial to see the whole process of creating my project. Enjoy!


For the basics, I used a reverse side of the canvas and new Tissue Paper. It is amazing and so simple! You just need to stick it with Clear Gesso and you have a chic and interesting background! I used new Liquid Acrylics to add color and saturation to my background. These paints are translucent, so the print from the paper remains beautiful and visible. This gives us a lot of new features. Also these paints are very concentrated, so you will need a very small part.
I made the decor of the Cling Stamps - Wild and free and cut it out. It turned out very delicate and beautiful elements. I also added a few strips of Decorative tape. Something interesting and creative for me.


Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Canvas "Morning Song" for Finnabair with Video Tutorial

Hello there lovely creative friends! Today I'd like to share with you my brand new inspiration for Finnabair - a mixed media canvas with lovely amazing Finnabair's products! Nature around is the best inspiration for me. And this time I want to convey quivering emotions when you hear the morning song of the birds. Something tender and weightless and very beautiful.


I invite you to watch my video tutorial to see the whole process of creating my project. Enjoy! 


I used a small canvas and first applied some liquid paint for the base. For a more metallic and interesting effect, I used Acrylic Paints -.Vintage Rose and Aqua Rose Then, when everything was well dried, I applied with the Stencil - Wild Berries deliciously shining Texture Paste - Snowflake Paste. I needed a gentle and light background for my idea.


Friday, December 21, 2018

Canvas "Listen with your heart" with Video Tutorial for Finnabair

Hello there lovely creative friends! Today I'd like to share with you my brand new inspiration - a mixed media canvas for Finnabair with lovely amazing Finnabair's products! Sometimes I want to do something simple but beautiful, just to convey my emotions. And this time I listen to me and created an inspiring board and a reminder. Do you see this interesting and inspiring picture inside? That is what inspired me to create this project. This is a card from the new release of  Art Daily "Words you need"!


I invite you to watch my video tutorial to see the whole process of creating my project. Enjoy! 


The very first step was taking a clipboard. I mixed Mini Art Stones and Black Gesso to create a textural background. It is so simple! Then I took several shades of Impasto Paints and Acrylics and started my magic with colors. I really enjoyed the process and painting. To make my texture even more interesting, I added some Texture Fantasy.



I covered the reverse side of a small canvas with Texture Fantasy Paste. I did the same with  chipboard. I wanted to create uneven relief on it! There are more decor elements such as lace and burlap. And my favorite metal elements - Mechanicals! I also added cards from the set Ephemera Melange. I decorated my project with new cards and words from Art Daily. This is something that fills your project with meaning! Just try and you will immediately fall in love with it!

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Layout “Time for happiness” for 49 and Market + Video Tutorial

Hi  creative friends! My new inspiration for 49 and Market and video tutorial!
I want to inspire you with amazing Winters Edge Collection. I created the project with a Christmas atmosphere! How else? After all, now everything is filled with this energy and mood! And how wonderful to create beauty with your favorite materials! Now even more beautiful paintings decorate my studio.


I prepared a video tutorial on creating my layout, where you can see all the materials in more detail.  I hope you will enjoy


Here I combined two sheets: Winters Edge: Season’s Greetings and Winters Edge: Robin’s Note. These prints are very cozy and interesting. My project has a warm mood and here are a few lace decorations in layers. I added some cinnamon and spices to connect the photo and decor into one. And of course you will see here my favorite flowers from the 49 and Market and also the beautiful elements of  Winters Edge: Laser Cut Sheet