Saturday, September 17, 2011

SPA: Pierrot

"Tears of a Clown"
4 x 6 Postcard

I've been wanting to experiment with "paintovers"for a while now and this week's theme - Pierrot - over at Sunday Postcard Art gave me the perfect opportunity to do so. My goal was to come up with a way to "paint" over an existing image from a magazine or catalogue in order to create a stylized version of the original. I also wanted to challenge myself to work fast and free - and hopefully become a little less cautious with my art in the process . . . Since this was new to me, I took pictures as I went. Wanna see? 

Original image from the new Macy's Fall catalogue

For a distressed look, I removed some of the ink with nail polish remover before sealing 
the image with clear Gesso. I then backed it onto watercolor paper for strength.

Now here's the tricky part: To challenge myself even further, 
I used only wax crayons (Manley) and my finger to blend them.

Final details include the use of pencil, charcoal and Hallmark's B & W sticky ribbons to complete the background.

Thanks for looking! Be sure to check out Sunday Postcard Art for more Pierrot pieces this week. I for one can not wait . . .

Kristin xo
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53 comments:

  1. JanetSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Oh, your mojo is back big time! This piece is so fantastic. I like how you shared the stages you went through to achieve the finished piece. Beautiful!

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  2. JoannaSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Oh WOW, this is so well done. I've seen clear gesso in the shops but didn't know what I'd do with it - and now I know! You have changed the image so dramatically, and the colours and styling are perfect for your pierrot girl.

    I'm trying to become a little less cautious too - you're leading the way, lady!

    xx

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  3. MandySeptember 17, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    oh...i love this and what a great idea...i think i may have to try this one day!!thanks for the inspiration kristin...happy sunday to you and your gorgeous ones...xxx

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  4. Jen @Sadie InspiredSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Oh my gosh Kristin!! I love this!! I tried this before and didn't love it...but I need to try it again. This is fabulous! I have some images just waiting...so, thank you for the inspiration. :)

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    this is beautiful, just lovely

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  6. LynnFSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Absolutely stunning, Kristin!

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  7. SharonSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    wow how clever & what a stunning job you have done!!!

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  8. indybevSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    WOW WOW WOW! This is amazing. What you've done with a magazine photo leaves me speechless. Thanks for sharing your journey of creation!

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  9. Kris DickinsonSeptember 17, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    How fantastic is this! Thanks for showing the steps too. Just facinating.

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  10. YvonneSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Holy doodle, Kristin, this make over is FABULOUS!

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  11. Kristin AquariannSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Great paintover idea! Your clown came out awesomely.

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  12. sweet southern inspirationSeptember 17, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    wow Kristin, this is beautiful. I love to see the steps and how you got there. Friend, you are going places! I just love to see it all happen! Miss you bunches. Oh and tell Kendra and Dave we miss and love them too!

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  13. JudySeptember 17, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Stunning result, Kristin, I'm very inspired with your creation, must give it a go!

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  14. Heather HenrySeptember 17, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    What an awesome piece. I love the way it turned out, very creative use of a magazine photo. I really like the way the wax crayons look. Great picture! :) And thanks for the link, I'm excited to check it out as well.

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  15. AudreySeptember 17, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Gorgeous work!

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  16. bockel24September 17, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    Fantastic art!

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  17. KristinSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    that is really cool, you did a fantastic job!

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  18. Willy de BruijneSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    WOW!!!! Fantastic!

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  19. JunibearsSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I'd never heard of a technique like this before! My, my, you are so clever. it's just brilliant! xx

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  20. CameronSeptember 18, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    OMG! ....and you did all that with just your finger?! Gorgeous, Kristin....truly!

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  21. Valerie-JaelSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Great piece, this is a wonderful paint over. Glad your mojo is back! Valerie

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Kristin this is AMAZING. beautiful beautiful art work
    hugs June x

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  23. johannaSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    i LOVE what you did with this base... the paint over is just gorgeous!!

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  24. MartinaSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    This is really fabulous, Kristin!

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  25. JulieSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    I;m loving this Kristin! Its amazing what we can come up with when we step out of the box. Julie

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  26. DianeSeptember 18, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Kristin, I'm out of town right now--can't really visit anyone, but I had to tell you that This is awesome!! And a great step-by-step--Thank you for sharing your process--you're great!

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  27. Kathryn ZbrzeznySeptember 18, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Wow! I am so impressed! Very creative and out-of-the-box! I love it! Xox. Kath

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  28. Linda GibbonsSeptember 18, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    What an amazing transformation! It's a beautiful Pierrette!

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  29. scrapwordsmomSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    This is so cool, Kristin. I have been wanting to try these as well. They seem to be in magazines and books...must try!!!

    Been thinking about you...you are an inspiration.:)

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  30. Morph WaffleSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Wow, that's really cool, love seein the process! Glad your mojo came back too!

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    really great! Love how you did it, too!!! Thanks for showing us!

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  32. NettySeptember 18, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Oh wow Kristin this is spectacular... Annette x

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  33. Becky DunhamSeptember 18, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Wow Kristin! This is fabulous! I have never even heard of this technique but it looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing :) Hugs!

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Wow, this piece really pops! Black, white,and red is my all time favorite color scheme...oooh this is so awesome! I've tried this technique before but it didn't look anywhere near as good as this, you mastered it!!
    ~Scarlett

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  35. EllaSeptember 18, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I agree you so mastered this; how beautiful she is! I have never tried this, it looks so fun~ You are so talented~

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  36. CreateologySeptember 18, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    This is so amazing! I loved the Pierrot Girl when I first saw her. I had no idea how you created her from a magazine page. Absolutely excellent transformation. You really rose to this challenge. Blissful painting...

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  37. Lesley EdmondsSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Oh wow Kristin this is wonderful! I too have toyed with the idea of 'having a go' at this but keep putting it off. Thank you for showing your process. I will now look out for a good image and have a go myself.
    This is really awesome and inspiring.
    xx

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  38. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfSeptember 19, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Wow! That's just fantastic! :)

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  39. Juliette CraneSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    this is so fun! i'm loving the colors! and it's wild to see what can come out of a bit of inspiration from an image! thank you so much for sharing your inspiration on your beautiful blog! i can't wait to stop back again and see more!

    best wishes to you!
    -juliette

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  40. ScatterSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I'd have posted sooner but I had to pick my jaw up off the desk!! Thanks for sharing your process. This rocks!

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  41. JoyceSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Kristin, this is beyond gorgeous!

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  42. RitaJCSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Great work!
    Thank you so much for sharing the process!

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Ok, my jaw just hit the floor! That is stunning Kristin! Your mojo is not only back, it's gone into overdrive! Such a fantastic piece! Wow! Wow! Wow!

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  44. MotherkittySeptember 19, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Kristin ~

    I love this! You did an amazing job on transforming the magazine image.

    I'm new to your blog and haven't had a chance, yet, to read anything other than the current post, but will be reading more soon. I look forward to seeing more.

    Kendra is a beautiful little girl. You and your husband are special people for adopting. So many children need good homes. Kendra has one now, and I hope you will adopt another child in the near future. Have you considered adopting an older child? Many are in need of a loving home, but are passed over because of their age. Just a thought.

    Thanks for sharing your magazine image transformation and telling us how you did it.

    Gentle hugs to you!

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  45. JennySeptember 20, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Wow Kristin... your Pierrot Girl is STUNNING... love the process pics... the finished result is amazing...

    Jenny x

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  46. UnknownSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    This is such a cool idea. I love how she turned out. Thanks for sharing.

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  47. Mandy ChilversSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    stunning Kristen... and kendra looking so grown up!

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  48. joannaSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Hi Krisin :) love this paint over!! you did a wonderful job, also love,love your mojo piece!! the background colours are so vibrant! xoxo
    ps. Kendra's new pic is adorable :))

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  49. Daniele ValoisSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Holy NO YOU DIDN'T!!! I have been wanting to do this, but man, now I am so intimidated by your awesomeness.

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  50. Corey September 22, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    HI Kristin, I just wanted to tell you thank you so much for your sweet words about my book and artwork last week! And can I tell you that your Kendra is just about the cutest thing ever- love those little glasses!!

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  51. E Makes ArtOctober 1, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    This is just fantastic!! Wow! VERY cool! And thanks for sharing how you did it.

    xoE

    Oh, and I'm loving the beginnings of your altered book of sheet music.

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  52. BeccaOctober 8, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    WOW! This is so cool, I'd love to try something like this, thanks for sharing! Nice job!

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  53. JesterOctober 8, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    This is so striking and poignant. A fabulous piece, Kristen. Love the technique you used.
    Thanks for popping by - I'm fine and I had a wonderful day with Dina Wakley. Thanks for asking.

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