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8 x 8 Canvas Flag
It's Week One of The Summer of Color 2: Ice Cream Inspirations and our first prompt is to create something - anything really - using the colors found within Rainbow Sherbet . . . .
For my part, I've decided to paint a series of six canvas flags which will be bound together at the conclusion of the event to create a banner (or "bunting" which I recently learned from the lovely Missy K) suitable for hanging.
This little one was first sketched in pencil (on a gessoed piece of canvas fabric) before being enhanced with acrylics, Caran D'ache watercolor crayons and glittering (Sakura) gel pens. The white polka dots sparkle too, thanks to some iridescent Stickles glitter laid on top. A handmade fabric flower with a vintage button center and some white pom-pom trim complete the look.
Now on to Week Two and another delicious "flavor" to inspire us . . . .
Ice Cream Kisses,
Kristin xo
this is gorgeous you....i adore this girl and the whole concept of your banner is perfect....now...what are you spelling????summer by ny chance...lol...take care...xxx
ReplyDeleteOooh, these will look lovely as a bunting hung up in your studio space.
ReplyDeleteShe is stunning Kristin... can only imagine just how beautiful this bunting will be once it is finished... such a fabulous idea... she is definitely a sweetie...
ReplyDeleteHugs
Jenny x
beautiful and vibrant - love her red hair
ReplyDeleteThis is going to be delicious... Phantom just asked why I don't do cool things like that when I showed it to her... got to love a teenager for honesty... but she is right it is wonderful and it will be a great reminder of the fun of the summer...xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece, Kristin! Valerie
ReplyDeleteOooh.... I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI think it will be the best 'bunting' ever!
I think pom-pom trim is my favourite thing ever :)
Karenxxxx
Fantastic Kristin! This looks so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteLove your flag, Kristin! It's such a good idea to do a banner! I am still trying to come up with something else then "art journal-pages", but so far no luck on the idea-side. Oh - well. We will see what comes to mind! :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow this is so gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck Kristin. Your artwork is beautiful, as always. Hugs, Mette:D
ReplyDeleteI love your little flag! The girl on it is precious and the colors were perfect for the challenge.
ReplyDeleteAmazing eyes and even adorable the expression on her face...I am very sure she is a perfect start for the whole show :)
ReplyDeleteI have linked in and like the next week's theme too!
This is going to be a delicious banner/"bunting"! I can't wait to see what you spell... (Sweet!,or Summer, possibly?... Oooh the suspense!)
ReplyDeleteVery, very "cool" - pun intended, of course!
xo
Kristin
She's fabulous! I love the way you've used the colors- the hints of yellow around her with the yellow flower just tie everything together!
ReplyDeleteOh what a super cool idea Kristin!!!! love the idea of a bunting!!!! wow!!! gorgeous and I can only imagine how amazing it will look all together!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, your canvas flag is so pretty. I love the characters face and fits the theme perfectly. xx So wonderful to be a part of your wonderful event.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely!!! This is a great idea!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! I can only imagine what the finished bunting will look like but I'm pretty sure it will be full of awesome-Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Kristin! This is a wonderful Idea!!!
ReplyDeleteJessi xox
She is extremely cute. And shape like a cone, too, yay!
ReplyDeleteWow she is beautiful!! The little extra bow on there really enhances it too!! Just adorable. It will be fun to watch it progress!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles
A great idea.... but when do you find the time?
ReplyDeleteoh what a fabulous idea Kristin and she is sooooooo pretty. love the pom poms too...super cool :)
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely lovely :-)
ReplyDeleteReally lovely dear Kristin! *smiles* Norma, xo
ReplyDeleteWow she is beautiful!! I can't wait to see how the whole thing turns out!! Love it!!xx
ReplyDeleteKristin, This is so ice creamy cool! Love her look and her beautiful eyes. The canvas looks lovely as well so are the white danglings at the end.
ReplyDeleteI checked the link, it took to me to Rainbow Sherbet. Will check again in the morning!
Gudnite
Deepa
Your "bunting" is going to be fabulous if they're all that beautiful! I learned that word too from Karen at Missy K and other English bloggers during the Jubilee!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome, Kristin! I really, really love your banner idea!
ReplyDeleteShe is stunning! I missed out on this one, but hope to do next week!
ReplyDeleteMint chocolate chip is one of my favs ;D xo
I love the idea of a bunting~
What a stunning picture, and such a fabulous idea of making them all into a banner. Can't wait to see them all in the show-and-tell week.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I can't wait to see the banner finished...it's going to be so great. Such a lovely way to display your work!
ReplyDeleteI adore lags/bunting/garland/pennants any manner of "hangy things"! This will be a delicious reminder of your fabby Summer of Color II !!!
ReplyDeleteOh your Rainbow Sherbert gal is beautiful Kristin...(my girl this week has the same hair-style LOL)...love the idea of a banner too! Jan x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, Kristin! she's beautiful!
ReplyDeletexoxo
booootiful!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and a great Idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous image! I like the different tactile elements you added as well. Very creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to make flags! Your girl is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteshe is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI was wondering where your Rainbow Sherbet was - doh, I didn't think to scroll down!! I'm so glad I did, your bunting girl is so beautiful! Love those cute pop poms too :o)
ReplyDeleteI think your banner will spell out Summer!!
xx