Friday, March 16, 2012

Paint Party Friday (Week 1!)

"Little Blue Girl"
4 x 4 Canvas Panel

I found the coolest set of canvas panels - all 4 x 4 in size - perfect for tiny moments of inspiration. This week, I'm joining Party with my first, "Little Blue Girl." She started life like this:

Panel covered in decorative paper and a rough sketch before being sanded and sealed with clear gesso.

I then added color with acrylic and Caran D'Ache watercolor crayons, crackle medium, charcoal, oil pastels, Stickles glitter and a bedazzled butterfly. 

Thanks for looking! I'll see you at the Party . . . .


Kristin xo
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40 comments:

  1. JanetMarch 16, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    So cute!! I like the glittery butterfly in her hair.

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  2. Valerie-JaelMarch 16, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    What a gorgeous little Miss Blue! Hugs, Valerie

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  3. DebbieMarch 16, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Very cute! I love those little canvases, too.

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  4. HeatherMarch 16, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    oooh, i really like the intensity of the blues....great piece. thanks for sharing the beginning sketch, too!
    happy ppf!

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  5. NettyMarch 16, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Loving this very cute girl and her gorgeous bow lips. Happy PPF, x

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  6. carol l mckennaMarch 16, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Dynamic painting ~ she is wonderful! ~~ thanks namaste, Carol ^_^

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  7. mette laumannMarch 16, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Thats pretty ! I like that lady a lot!
    Mette ox

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  8. UnknownMarch 16, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Great job...love the colours..they really pop... :)

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  9. Daniele ValoisMarch 16, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    I adore her!!! You must love my dark hair and little bangs I think! ;p

    I love this paper and how you kept the paper as her face! You know I love that. And she is so you and ok, the butterfly is fab and I love the black edging! Ugh, now I think she is my fav!!! You kill me with awesomeness!!!

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  10. Daniele ValoisMarch 16, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Oh, and I am so working hubs right now to go to Art and Soul!!! ...he says "ya!" and he says Little Blue Girl is cute!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 16, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    She's so cool--I love the use of the decorative paper, and think that set such a great tone for the rest of the piece!

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  12. JennibellieMarch 16, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Just lovely, I love layers peeking through, tfs, Jennibellie xx

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  13. Lesley EdmondsMarch 16, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    A tiny perfect work of art. just lovely Kristin!
    Happy weekend.
    Lesley x

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  14. Janet GhioMarch 16, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    I love your blue girl!! She's wonderful!

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  15. E Makes ArtMarch 16, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    Tiny canvases are so fun! You're Little Blue Girl is so sweet. I love the polka dots... they're like sweet freckles. And of course the bedazzled butterfly is the perfect touch!
    And thanks friend, I hope you have a great weekend with your fam too!

    xoxoE

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  16. bellefrogworksMarch 16, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    One cool blue lady!

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  17. Mary C. NasserMarch 16, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    Love your blue girl! :)
    Thank you for showing the process of how you begin.
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  18. MandyMarch 16, 2012 at 7:32 PM

    ahead Ian brilliant...she looks sophisticated with germ black hair and fringe...and that butterfly just adorable...you are amazing!...xxx

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  19. UnknownMarch 16, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    So sweet! Love her! And also - they make clear gesso? I didn't know that!

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  20. PetreaMarch 16, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Oh she is Bluetiful (sorry couldn't resist) thanks for sharing part of the process- really inspiring! Happy PPF!

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  21. Hybrid JMarch 16, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    What a fun girl ... just a joy to look at!

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  22. K J DMarch 17, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    She's gorgeous... I love her blue highlights and how you have highlighted around her whole shape.

    Super sweet :)

    What a cute size to work on 4 x 4

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  23. JoannaMarch 17, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    She is BEAUTIFUL! Gorgeous colours and I love that she is so small and cute.

    My teenage daughter and I looked at this last night and she just sat there sighing, amazed at your talent.

    Well done, Kristin,

    xx

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  24. sugar CreekMarch 17, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    I love this blue witha pop of that green! Love her! xx

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  25. Anne MandaMarch 17, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    Very cute! Love the blue, so fresh and intense, and the pretty butterfly on her hair! <3

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  26. Paula - Buenos AiresMarch 17, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Her personality shines through. Wonderful size and awesome presentation with the books.
    Great to be able to see how she started, it´s wonderful to witness teh artist´s process.

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  27. MarjiMarch 17, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    She is sweet. Love that butterfly in her hair. Happyy PPF!

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  28. kae peaMarch 17, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Love the polka dot background! She is very sweet. I also really like this size too...fun to work small ...makes it like a treasure!

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  29. UnknownMarch 17, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    She's pretty! Perfect for this time of year. I love the butterfly too.

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  30. Heather HenryMarch 17, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    So blue and so darling. Love it! :)

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  31. Scarlett ClayMarch 17, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    You know I'm partial to butterflies so this is definitely one of my favorites that you've done, it looks a lot bigger to me so you've really packed a lot of visual punch in that small space! Awesome! :)

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  32. Scarlett ClayMarch 17, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    You know I'm partial to butterflies so this is definitely one of my favorites that you've done, it looks a lot bigger to me so you've really packed a lot of visual punch in that small space! Awesome! :)

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  33. JoannaMarch 18, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Kristin your kind words always brighten my day!! & of course I simply Love your blue girl...she's just darling!! :) xoxo

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  34. carlareyMarch 18, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    She's terrific, especially her eyes. Love the sparkly butterfly.

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  35. Jen @Sadie InspiredMarch 18, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    I love your blue girl! She is so adorable and sweet. The 4x4s are SO much fun, right!? They always turn out so cute. I have a few sitting around my house and they are just enough to add a little brightness to a space. Of course I am looking forward to seeing more. :)

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  36. EVAMarch 18, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    She is totally charming! Blue really rocks for her!

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  37. scrapwordsmomMarch 18, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Did you find those at Michaels? I found a bunch of them on clearance and am looking forward to using them. Sweet girl you painted:)

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  38. Morph WaffleMarch 19, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Great piece, love the coloring and how you used that paper as a base layer, wonderful work!

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  39. Daniele ValoisMarch 19, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    pooky pooky! HI!

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  40. joannaMarch 19, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Your blue girl is too cool! I love her!
    xoxo

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