Summer of Color's first promt was BLUE. And here is my first ATC for this summer. :)
It's mixed media on a poker playing card. :)) Backround is spray painted then the girl is collaged basically because I couldn't see pencil lines on the background and then I added trees with acylics. All very blue. :)
What I have learned is that spray paint does not stick to a glossy poker card. So this ATC was ruined after the whole layer of paint peeled off like a glove. From now on I'm glueing paper on first. So far it's still sticking to the card. :) I have to try if gesso will work though.
Have a lovely Monday! :)
Good to know...though, this turned out great despite the challenge of peeling paint :)
ReplyDeleteI love the subtle shadows of the trees on the grass!
this is so cute...love your girl...xxx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! If you want to gesso your cards, use some sandpaper first, and you'll be fine!
ReplyDeleteWe learn by our mistakes, but sometimes those mistakes turn out for the best! I think gesso will work.
ReplyDeleteThis ended up gorgeous anyway :)
Love your blue, this week we are all going blue!
ReplyDeleteit's lovely!! :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, I like the way the trees are blowing also. Blustery day!
ReplyDeleteLepa modra, predvsem drevesa so mi kulska.
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Natasha. I love the blue trees in the background.
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She is so cute! I love the movement in her hair and the trees.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Natasha... just love your ATC... hope the gesso works...
ReplyDeleteJenny x
Love your 'blue' girl, her eyes are stunning :)
ReplyDeleteShame about the paint not sticking but has they say....You have to make mistakes to learn the lessons,that's how we grow :)
Looking forward to seeing more of your colour creations! ;)
Jan x
Sorry to hear your paint didn't work, but your ATC looks great though. Love the girl. I want hair that colour xx
ReplyDeleteYou live and learn!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour piece turned out perfectly! I love the movement of her hair and the bendy trees.
Karen
so lovely, delicate and soft
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha! your girl is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Piece of blue art....
ReplyDeleteLovely "blue" art!
ReplyDeleteI love your card! Very blue and verly lovely.
ReplyDeleteYour girl didn't mind waiting while you got your card ready. She's lovely! So carefree, hair blowing in the wind! Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Natasha! A beautiful girlie for our blue week! She is adorable! Jessi xox
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful ATC! I LOVE her - her lips, her flowing hair and that dress is perfect - wonderful background too - I really like the little bit of card showing from your new peeling paint technique ;) Thank you for this beautiful inspiration, xo
ReplyDeleteTerrific ATC, your girl is perfect.
ReplyDeleteOh I simply love her :) As I'm loving our blog, glad to have stumbled upon you!
ReplyDeleteO, vsaka naslednja je lepša. :)
ReplyDeleteI love that you created this piece with the subject not in the center. I find pieces done like this more eye catching. So beautiful XOXO
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Natasha!! I wonder what I will be creating, still!
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame that you had the problem with the paint Natasha but your atc is beautiful all the same.
ReplyDeletehugs
Chris xx
I always love what you come up with, and your style is so distinctive--your girls are always so fun!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of her, the pose and her alluring blue self~ Well Done~
ReplyDeleteNatasha...your paintings are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely!
ReplyDeleteso so cute...I confirm to you with gesso, it will be ok...I have made a lot of ATC on playcard and had the same problem me too...I sometimes use a cardstock glue over it or gesso...2 coats better if you gesso is too liquid...but I prefer finally to glue a cardstock...more possiblilties...
ReplyDeleteI think it turned out wonderful..love her expression!
ReplyDeleteSo delightful and charming!
ReplyDeleteAw, this is so cute! It's a shame it was ruined. I've used gesso on the cards with success, but I usually just cut some heavy paper like watercolor paper or cardstock to card size. It's easier.
ReplyDeletelovely!
ReplyDeleteoh, stupid spray paint! I hate what junk like that happens :(
ReplyDeletemaybe sand and gesso it first, rather than paper?
i love the faces you create.
so pretty.
xx,
amy
This ATC looks great Natasha. Very cute. =D
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful! I love all the differing shades of blue. :)
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