tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80323544965078272582024-03-19T01:48:38.511-07:00KVV Mixed Media ArtKristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09492839042151189777noreply@blogger.comBlogger501125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032354496507827258.post-82379562579072418212018-12-05T11:21:00.001-08:002018-12-05T11:21:30.639-08:00So pretty!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></div>Kristinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09492839042151189777noreply@blogger.com82tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032354496507827258.post-51052351288805141262018-01-10T14:40:00.001-08:002018-01-10T14:40:46.737-08:00Somerset Studio & YouTube . . .<div style="text-align: left;">
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I hope this finds you happy, well, and in the throws of creating. . . .</div>
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As for me, I have an article in the latest Somerset Studio that I wanted to share with you here. It's a bit of a turn from my usual hearts & rainbows, but I'm really proud of the results. Check out, "Unintentional Storytelling" on pages 14-18 of the Jan / Feb issue if you're interested in learning more.</div>
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And videos! I have a few newer ones that you may want to take a peep at. I'm excited about my YouTube plans for the new year (read, I'm going to do more) and look forward to seeing where that may take me.</div>
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I'm honored to participate in a beautiful art auction created by artist and illustrator <a href="http://jessicasporn.blogspot.com/">Jessica Sporn</a> for the victims of Hurricane Maria. </div>
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All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Hispanic Federation, a non-profit charity which moves quickly to help those in need, with 90% of every dollar going to community services. For more on their efforts, please head over <a href="https://hispanicfederation.org/unidos/">here</a>.</div>
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The auction will run all week, from Monday, October 30th to Friday November 3rd. To read more about the event and participating artists, check out our Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2087406624827471/">here</a>.</div>
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To see all the auction items and participate in the bidding, please pop over <a href="https://www.32auctions.com/ArtistsForPR">HERE for the DIRECT LINK</a> to Artists for PR. </div>
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I will be offering this 10 x 10 cradled wood canvas, "But I Only Just Wanna Be A Bunny," for the auction. I do hope to see you there!</div>
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<i>Can't stop. Won't stop</i>. Playing in The Dina Wakley Media Journal. </div>
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But at least I keep recording the process so you can (hopefully) join in my latest obsession. This time, it's the KRAFT paper's turn. . . </div>
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Part {3} - here we goooooooo:</div>
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Have you seen it? Tried it out? The smoochy thing about it is that it has four (<i>yes, 4!</i>) types of paper within; burlap, watercolor (in a lovely cotton rag), canvas fabric and kraft paper. </div>
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It's unique, exciting and has me wrapped around it's little finger. So much so, that I've decided to do a bit of a series using it on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC10sBwGToZKc3nnfT69PzFg">my YouTube channel</a>. </div>
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This set of 4, 6 x 6 Gesso Board panels really surprised me.<br />
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It was my intention to create a pretty little set of canvases using vintage materials and photos wrapped in big blocks of acrylic. I wanted something raw and rough to compliment the soft color of Robin’s Egg Blue, but beyond that, I had no direction.<br />
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As I stared to gather materials for the project, beginning with vintage photographs, I decided to focus on children. I had a fabulous old shot of a 3rd grade classroom that I’d been saving forever, and this project seemed the perfect chance to play with it. I added old children’s school papers and assignments, old nursery rhymes, a broken vintage ruler and - this is the best part - an old circuit board of some kind that I found last year in the desert. As I began to piece it all together, the story began to tell itself.<br />
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And it wasn't pretty. As I arranged this and that, I saw a pattern emerging; one that I didn’t sign up for. This was dark, a bit ominous and, if I’m being honest, rather creepy. It was a story of child abuse, that was clear, but why it came out of me, the girl who’s usually all hearts and rainbows, I do not know. But, I went with it. And I have to say, it turns out to be something I’m very proud of.<br />
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I hope it tells a story without being obvious, and I hope it’s message is one that will inspire others to get out their old ephemera and see what THEY have to say, because the unintentional story telling is, in my view, the most magical part of creating.<br />
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And <i>welcome</i> to my last post for this year's Jessica Sporn Designs Creative Team. I had a blast, created 15 videos over the course of the year, and got to play with beautiful stencils from Jessica's collection with <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-jessica-sporn-s/1827.htm">Stencil Girl </a>and stamps from her partnership with <a href="https://rubbermoon.com/collections/jessica-sporn">RubberMoon</a>. We were also gifted fabulous new supplies from <a href="http://decoart.com/mixedmedia/">Deco Art Media</a> which I have truly cherished. Thank you Jessica for your love, support and beautiful inspirations. </div>
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Now, on to this week's project, a Mixed Media piece made from cardboard backing and one of my favorite - <i>or favorit-est if you'll recall</i> - stencil from Jessica's collection. You can pop over to her blog <a href="https://jessicasporn.blogspot.com/">HERE</a> to see more! </div>
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I gotta new journal! This is what I did to kick it off. . . .</div>
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I used every stencil I have by <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-jessica-sporn-s/1827.htm">Jessica Sporn Designs for Stencil Girl</a> and my favorite-est tiny stamps from her line with <a href="https://rubbermoon.com/collections/jessica-sporn">RubberMoon</a>. It was fast, fun and totally addicting. Oh, and there's lotsa glitter and even a little copper foil involved too, so there's that.</div>
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I've been playing with a new toy: a wood burning tool! I'd been talking about making my own stencils with an arty friend, when she suggested that I try a wood burning tool and overhead projector sheets. Not only did she tell me what to do, but she then gave a stack of said sheets for me to try it. </div>
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Try I did, and I have to say, I'm hooked! It's fun, relatively easy, and totally unique to me - or you - once you give it a go:</div>
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Pretty fabulous, right? It's such a unique stencil, I can't wait to share what I did with it. Here's my take on the theme; a DIY canvas tote for all our Summertime Art Journaling needs. . . .</div>
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Mine is inspired by my role as a homeschool teacher / parent, and the beautiful fact that school's almost out! It was our first year of Middle School - our 4th year homeschooling - and although very rewarding, there were definitely moments of stress; mostly coming from yours truly. Now that pool parties are starting to replace tutoring sessions, the 11-year-old's not the only one that's doing a happy dance around here. </div>
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Check out all the details <a href="https://sundaypostcardart.wordpress.com/">here</a>. . . </div>
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I'm especially excited for this one, as I played with an old mixed media technique - in a new way - for my latest project for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZ-c_YxRiHa2zJa12IVTmg">Jessica Sporn Designs</a>.</div>
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Remember the "peeling Paint" trick? How about trying it through stencils? Welllll, it works! And is totally fabulous through the "Borders 9J Stencil" by <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/l089.htm">Jessica Sporn for Stencil Girl</a>. . . .</div>
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Spring is <i>absolutely, positively</i> my favorite time of year. Not only is the weather gorgeous, but the air itself seems to be drenched in sweet smelling, saturated color. </div>
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So the idea of creating in the theme of Spring for our latest blog hop with <a href="http://jessicasporn.blogspot.com/">Jessica Sporn Designs</a>, gets my head spinning in all kinds of whimsical directions. And! I had a cool idea I wanted to try out: what if I took Jessica's "<a href="https://rubbermoon.com/collections/jessica-sporn">Build-A-Villa</a>" stamps from RubberMoon and enlarged them to create the focal point in a collage? And, if I did that, then wouldn't it be cool to see what's behind the windows and doors? Anyway, that's where my mind wandered, I hope you enjoy watching along:</div>
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For more Spring Fun, keep hopping! Check out what both <a href="http://jessicasporn.blogspot.com/">Jessica Sporn</a> and <a href="http://denisealloca.blogspot.com/">Denise Alloca</a> did with the theme, and be sure to comment on all posts you visit. Jessica will be giving away her (beautiful, stunning, <i>I must have this!)</i> "Layered Peonies" stencil from Stencil Girl to one lucky winner. </div>
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All entries must be registered by next Monday, April 19th (6:00 pm, EST) and will be announced on <a href="http://jessicasporn.blogspot.com/">Jessica's blog</a> the following day. </div>
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<i>“When kids hit one year old, it’s like hanging out with a miniature drunk. </i></div>
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And I have the cutest little DIY project to try: It's fun, <i>incredibly easy</i>, and can be done so quickly that you may find yourself looking for other things in your children's closet - or your own - to alter. </div>
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I used Jessica Sporn's 6 x 6 Horned Owl Stencil for this project, and think it would make the sweetest-ever first birthday shirt. Can you picture it?<i> "Look Whooo's Turning One?" </i>You could even make matching invitations by taking the same stencil from fabric to paper! But I digress. . . .</div>
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To see the video - <i>it's just 3 minutes! </i>- and to learn more about this teeny tank, check out <a href="http://jessicasporn.blogspot.com/">Jessica's blog</a> and her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChZ-c_YxRiHa2zJa12IVTmg">YouTube channel</a>.<br />
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I recently found an old medicine bag in my stash of emphermia, and couldn't wait to play with it. It serves as the base for this little girl - half sketch and half B&W photocopy - as she trips along the the word Tranquilizer, made prettier with the addition of some neon pink. . .</div>
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Today I'm playing with the Jessica Sporn Designs Creative Team as we create Valentine-inspired artwork for our Valentine Blog Hop, featuring products from <a href="http://decoart.com/mixedmedia/">DecoArt Media</a>!</div>
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So what did I make? Why something sweet of course! Or, better put, <i>something to put</i> something sweet in. Check out the video below for the whole process. </div>
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I had the opportunity to see a deer recently, not a normal site for this girl. I was so entranced, so enthralled and so just,<i> </i>blown away by the beauty of it, that I haven't been able to stop thinking of her since. This page is a direct reflection of my thoughts in this way, thoughts that run up and down that creek and keep landing on the meadow where I first saw her. . . </div>
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Helloooooo & welcome to another Design Team Thursday featuring the lovely stencils & stamps by <a href="http://jessicasporn.blogspot.com/">Jessica Sporn Designs</a>.</div>
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This week, I played with Jessica's new <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencil-hearts-jessica-sporn-p/l299.htm">"Seven Hearts"</a> Valentine stencil by Stencil Girl. I<i> love love love </i>all the sweet little details this one has - including little scallops and swirly text - that I just had to turn it into something that I can permanently display. . . .</div>
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Kristin xo</div>
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And apparently, the itty-bitty 6 x 6 version I was inspired by, also comes in a 12 x 12 format. Hm, looks like I may have to accidentally get that one too as I must say, I'm <i>totally and completely</i> in love with it. </div>
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Speaking of which (<i>love that is)</i>, It should also be said that I tried <a href="http://decoart.com/mixedmedia/modeling-paste">Deco Art Molding Paste </a>for the first time today and it. is. so. dreamy! It's thin, smooth, pliable and honestly the best molding paste I've tried for stenciling. If you're in need, I highly recommend it. </div>
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Kristin xo</div>
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And welcome to my first post of the year for the <a href="http://sporndesigns.com/">Jessica Sporn Desgins CT</a>. . . . This go around, I've been art journaling with a loose piece of "scratch" watercolor paper and my very <i>favoritest</i> (that's gotta be a word somewhere) stencil by <a href="http://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/product-p/l180.htm">Jessica Sporn for Stencil girl</a>. </div>
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