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Two Birds - A Mixed Media Piece By Me

I painted this yesterday!

SUPPLIES USED: Tattered Angles Mists; Acrylics, Inks, Prima Stamps; Texture Medium; Alison's Acquisitions flower; Miscellaneous charm; Thread; Paint roller.

I've been wanting to create something huge and teal saturated to hang over my dining room table for a very long time. Finally I had some spare time yesterday and knew it had to be a paint day - and a paint day it was! I made such a mess in my kitchen, the clean up was PAAINful. I have to say I am totally satisfied with it! I thought I wasn't going to be, because I felt the time pressure big time and I don't work well knowing I have to have everything cleaned up at a certain time - kills my creativity big time! Any way, once the inspiration started rolling in... about half way through the project! I knew this was going to all work out. I always dread going in the right direction then mucking it up, because of too much misting or something... (sigh) oh how I love misting. I really need to order some more bottles in actually!

Anyway here is the how to.
I'll show you the room view on another post!

 

D.I.Y Jewellery Organizer + FREE Print Out

I have been wanting to do this for a while now. Organize my - forever getting tangled necklaces & my disappearing earring's! I have looked and looked for something to display all my pretties, but most of the ones I like have that handmade feel. And I don't like parting with lots of money if I know I can make it myself - you know what I mean? - yah. So finally, I found the perfect solution.

A few days ago I found this piece at the warehouse for $12.50! Had to get it!  ...didn't know what I was going to alter it for, but I knew it was a great buy!

I am so satisfied with the end result, it looks better then how I imagined it would be. I realized while taking the pics I need more earrings - hint hint Justin! Here's what you will need -

Here are a few close ups -

The room view -

And your free printable art -

 
Download VPearce-Jewellery-Organiser-Print

Hope you enjoyed this post!

 

Entrance MakeOver

Hi friends. I thought I'd start sharing the progress on my place. The house is slowly starting to look the way I wanted it to look like. It has been a little over six years since we moved into this place and it feels like we have taken forever to get here... I honestly thought it would never happen, because of the time and lack of money. Over this time though, I have been collecting and making items to display here and there, feels good to have it come together so nicely. Remember I mentioned starting the entrance makeover last year... like I said  - we ARE slow! The two left photo are from outside the entrance. And the right photo is from the inside, notice the door on the left of that wall.

I now have an entrance that's more me. Something that says 'Hey there, let me lead you to a place where you can sit and relax'
There used to be an ugly sliding door on the left hand corner leading to the kitchen. I hated the fact that when visitors entered our home, one of the first things they saw was a work zone... and sometimes a very busy and messy work zone. So thanks to Justin and his muscles he closed that up nicely for us. Justin also plastered the walls, which he hated, heehee. And I put wallpaper up for the first time, which I also hated. But thankyou 60 Minutes Makeover for giving me the tips and confidence to get that stuff up! Looove that show! Love my fabric art blocks too, I also made these a looong time ago, they add the perfect amount of interest on the walls without it looking too busy. Here are more pics -

I'm pleased!
Stay tuned, because I will be sharing more of my makeovers with you all!

VinniePearce.com Finally Up

I finally completed my portfolio site! I gathered enough creative energy and drive to start this project over the long weekend we just had. I'm so pleased with the overall feel & look.

Have fun browsing!

More Art For My Home

Hi guys! I just wanted to share my latest creation, before the weekend hits! I want to spend as little time in front of the computer screen as possible. AND more time with the kids!

GRACE -

closeups -

I just love the way this piece turned out! I was inspired to create something last year around November. I knew I wanted something that blended with the wall colour and with lots of texture. Then when I saw those cool circle mirrors - I thought they would catch the light perfectly in the lounge! And I was right - they look amazing in the afternoon light with the reflection of the moving forest. Its going to look awesome once I hang it... but not till the carpets laid and the curtains are up! This will be the icing on the cake ... I'm weird like that, I like to look at the full effect. Actually I told my mum in-law she couldn't come over until the lounge and entrance were done. We both love interior design and she's always showing me her latest finds. Well soon its going to be my turn. I've lived in an unfinished home for 6 years now, and it's going to feel so good having these 2 rooms look the way I want. Yay!

I finished the configuration box too -

I'm not sure where I'll put this one yet. But I do want to place some black and white photos around it.

As promised, here are the step by step photos

GRACE WALL ART - HOW TO

SUPPLIES:
canvas
glass mirrors
texture medium
lace/cheesecloth - any interesting fabrics really
modpodge - matt
quick dry craft glue
paint
mists
Prima flower
charms
chipboard letters
Pink Paislee artisan elements
anything else you're inspired to use
mini paint roller
pallette knife
paint brush

1. Glue mirrors down.
2. Use mode podge to glue fabric down and craft glue for the chipboard letters. Mix texture medium in with white paint and apply around canvas with palette knife. TIP: sometimes you'll need to use light wavy movements.
3. Once texture and glue has dried(should take half a day to dry entirely if you live in New Zealand), paint all over your canvas, letters & fabric with the mini roller. Once dried, paint again. TIP: I rolled over the mirrors too for times sake, then afterwards wiped each one with makeup remover pads.
4. Use a brush to fill in finer details.
5. This part is fun! Use your mists and hold your bottle right up over the canvas, with the nozzle facing down towards the canvas, start spraying and make slow swooshy movements. Let light sprays fall onto your canvas forming a line across it. Then you want to get closer now creating a line that is more dense with spray spots. Have fun and choose other colours, just remember to hold that bottle up high if you want your effect to be subtle.
6. Paint your text on. eek! I hate this bit!
7. Roll the same background paint across prima flower a couple of times. Then sew to canvas.
8. Finishing touches, like painting over sprayed parts of the canvas so it stand out more. Stamping details, etc.

FAMILY CONFIGURATION BOX

SUPPLIES:
craft glue
tissue paper
modpodge
brush
texture medium
VPD art papers 9
Prima flower
Tim Holtz key
birdcage from Teal Ambition

 

1. Glue your little boxes down to the base. Use mod podge and a brush to glue tissue around the edges of your box.
2. Mix texture medium and white paint together and apply all over box. Try and create lumpy uneven surfaces. Leave to dry for half a day at least.
3. Paint all over your box with the colour you desire.
4. Once dry, apply modpodge to the backs of printed papers, paste inside holes then seal using the same product.
5. This bits easy! Glue all your embellishments in place!

I hope this has inspired you to create! It truly is therapeutic just to do something with real paint and glue!

Have a great weekend!

Love Vinnie!

Artistic Juices Are Flowing!

My living room and entrance makeover has almost finished. We just have to lay carpet, sand the floors and put up curtains! I've been wanting to create a few things to hang on the wall, and place around the room.

First thing on the list. I'm going to paint this huge canvas -

 

I took a quick look at all my supplies and collected all the possibilities. I might not use everything there - we'll see.

Then there's the configuration boxes by, Tim Holtz!

I'll be using supplies from Teal Ambition for this one. I can't wait to get started. I'll take pics as I create so I can share with you all.

Oh, here's a peek at the wall paper we are featuring in the lounge and one side of the entrance. -

Honestly the photo doesn't do the paper any justice, it looks way better in real life! OK, I might have the art done by Friday! Have a great week!

Winston Churchill Once Said...

”Happy are the painters, for they shall not be lonely. Light and color, peace and hope, will keep them company to the end of the day."

I am definitely in my happy place when I'm feeling relaxed and inspired with a paint brush. The canvas is my friend that I get to transform. Both in photoshop and in real life. I've been working on this collection for over 3 months now.  Just taking my time, playing when I have time around kit designing and family commitments. I am so pleased I finished this, because sometimes I doubt my ability and feel almost scarred to start painting. I guess because I don't want to disappoint myself if I find my skills are lost. I like this other quote too by, Winston Churchill -

”Beginning with audacity is a very great part of the art of painting.”

So so true! I need to remember this when I start feeling creative.

The theme of this collection is Journey Back, because that is what my minds been doing a lot this year... journeying back to my childhood years. 

I hope you enjoy looking at these pieces. Click for more details.

Journey Key

Vintage Bottle I

Vintage Bottle II

 

I love all of my art, but I think this one's my absolute favorite! Creating it reminded me of my fashion technology days.

A customizable art torso

Guess what I need on my list of art supplies? More teal and aqua paint! I will stop using this color eventually... but not just yet.

 Thanks for visiting today! I'll be back tomorrow with my Journey Back album.

Art Work + Winner Of The Book Giveaway!

Hi all!

Thanks to all who entered into the Book and art giveaway, I truly enjoyed reading what everyone was up to. Before I announce the winner I just wanted you all to have a peek at the collection I have been working on.

 

I keep pushing the release date because its taking me forever to complete it!

OK, the giveaway! I decided to do it the old fashion way.

This little basket used to house all my ribbons... they are now all over the place in my studio... contributing to the mess that keeps growing!

Now imagine the sound of a drum roll.....

and the winner is...

Congrats Anyi! You have won my book - Digital Scrapbooking: The Definitive New Zealand Ideas Book and an original mixed media piece by yours truly. Anyi, make sure you email me your shipping details!

Thanks everyone for playing, I had fun! Join me again this month for another giveaway, the prize? ...revealed at a later date.

Keep warm! and keep creating! HUGS!

Vin

Finished Hybrid Project For My Wall and Freebie

Hi guys! just wanted to show you my latest creation. It's a hybrid project, and I had a blast creating it! It was wonderful using my crafty hands again like this. I even had to go cut my long fingernails because they kept scratching my digital prints, and I couldn't get into the corners with them. 

I think you loose that sense of handmade satisfaction when you do a lot of digital work, the environment becomes too artificial almost. And to balance it out you need to actually print the pages or create hybrid projects. Seriously how many of you have your layouts sitting inside your hard drive?! Goodness get them printed and framed or made into a beautiful book. Let other people admire your creative work and allow yourself to feel content and proud of your creations. I hear of so many people who actually don't get their digital pages printed, they create create CREATE, but it all stays inside their computer. Stop doing that! and give your creations REAL life so you can actually hold something you have created. After all, art is meant to be seen and hung, not hidden and forgotten. OK I'll stop the telling off, oops, didn't mean to go down that track. Maybe some of you need to hear it though.

Here are the closeups -

 

And the lovely long list of supplies I had so much fun writing out NOT! - 

DIGITAL
Script Brush by Hero Arts
Vintage Glam brushes by Rhonna Farrer
Wordart 'true, enduring, loving etc' from Stone And Lace Kit By HeatherT
 
By Me-
ATC Cards
Pieces Of Me III Art Papers
Text Brushes from Text 02 set
Silver frame from Pieces Of Me III Mini Kit
Humming Bird From Placid Kit
Paper from Bag Queen Kit - Coming soon to Pixel Canvas
Hugs & Kisses Post Mark from Cute & Wild Collection.
Simplicity wordart and bluebird image from Old Things Kit
Teal flower(re-coloured), text, stitching cluster from Romance me collection

 

OTHER ITEMS
7GYpsies Printers Tray (2peasinabucket.com)
Word Keys by Tim Holtz (2peasinabucket.com)
Gallery Roses Pierre,  Tiffany Petals Multi Platinum by Prima (2peasinabucket.com)
Vintage Atc & Photo Display Hardware(7Gypsies)(2peasinabucket.com)
White Ball Trim (fancy pants)(2peasinabucket.com)
Queen & Co Jewels
Twine
Vintage (je ne sais quoi!) phone charm, epoxy pebble and brass chain from NOSTALGEMS
Paua Discs
Button paper flower& word snips from Evalicious
Stripe Paper by Prima(2peasinabucket.com)
Venice Gaffer Tape  (2peasinabucket.com)

Here are a few tips if you are wanting to do something like this -

• Download my mask freebie to assist you in creating the digital blocks
• Use blue tack to stick paper and objects on before you use glue to permanently attach things. Actually you shouldn't glue anything down until the next day, because the next day, you will see things differently with fresh eyes and you may want to change the position of an object... trust me you will, its happened to me so many times!
• Always stand back and Analise your composition every now and again while you are arranging.
• Glue all your objects to each printed and cut block before gluing to the tray. I found it a lot easier this way.
• Try not to over crowd all your blocks, too many items and detailing can cause confusion for the eye. Allow negative space on 2-3 of your blocks so the rest of the blocks have breathing space, and your eyes have somewhere to rest as it looks through the tray.
• Keep a colour scheme in mind and stick to it.

Here is your mask freebie -

Download VinniePearce_FREEBIE_Printerstray_Mask

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

Another Piece Of Canvas Art

This time it's not for my wall. It's for a client who wanted it to be about her sons and to include the colour red.

I am really happy with it. One thing I have noticed when the image gets printed on canvas, is that it ends up a little lighter than whats on my screen. The colours are lighter and there isn't much contrast. One way to tackle this problem would be to adjust your levels on each photo/embellishment. And darken(not de-saturate) your colours on other elements.

SUPPLIES USED: 
Typography Paper
Jumping and Running Word Art & butterfly
Dandelion and frame from Forecast kit
Decorative grunge swirls
Bird from Love You kit
Montage masks
Heart and foliage from Reflections Pck, COMING SOON 2 Pixel Canvas

My daughters 3rd birthday is coming up next week! Jacinda's  first 2 birthdays didn't involve a lot of planning or people. Now that she is more aware of what a birthday is, I think she will appreciate the event even more. Here is her invite I designed -

 

I used this fantastic action - COFFEE SHOP VINTAGE BLUSH
and This awesome texture, cant remember who the creator was - CLICK

My latest page design -

Welcome To The Freak Show

SUPPLIES:
Orange paper & sun doodle from Punch Mini Kit
Stitches from Fastened 1, by HeatherT
Flower (recoloured) from Changes Kit
Dashed Lines from 1000 Miles Mini Kit
FONTS: Arial, 1940 and CK Ali.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you have a productive week!