Arty Day

A few weeks ago I had a great Arty Day with Bevlea & Elizabeth.
We have been working our way through Kelly Rae Robets book, Taking Flight.
We made the journal, complete with 6 pages and covers. Really enjoyed the day, but, have to thank Bevlea for painting my face in, as I absolutely hate painting faces!

My Steampunk Attempt

After seeing the great Steampunk art by Ramona Szczerba in May/Junes Somerset Studio, I was really curious to see if I could come up with something.
I really couldn't think of anything original, so follwed the artists lead and this is what I created.
I don't think I fully understand the concept of Steampunk, but, would love to try some more.

THANK YOU

Thank you to those who posted comments on my last post.
Its always gratifying to receive feedback, good or not so good.
Hugs Lucy

LITTLE HOUSES

At the CREATIVE SOUL RETREAT we had a "Little Houses" swap.
I, of course, didn't make the correct amount(must remember to read all the messages!), but received some wonderful little works of art.
I have been pondering how to display so many. Thought I would paint a naive type painting to display them, but, didn't know how to go about it.
Lunching with Bevlea & Eva, I discussed my plans. Bevlea said she had seen a you tube video by an artist named Karyn Gartel that might be appropriate.
So, sfter seeing her video, I decided to try my own little village scene.
I have to say that I am NO painter, but, decided to give it a go.
I am reasonably pleased with the result, though bright colours are not really my style.
Of course I showed my DH, who wanted to know why the houses were crooked!
I put him straight that to sit on the hills they couldn't be completely upright.
He thinks I'm crazy(which is probably correct!), but he thought my idea was OK.
Any comments, positive or negative, would be appreciated.

MINI GIVE AWAY!!!!!

I have been reading Annes blog for a long time, drooling over her wonderful art!
Well, she is having a mini give away of her beautiful little bottles, ending Wednesday evening (French time).
So, hop on over to her blog & enter.
You will see all her great art, but, hopefully, the give away will be winging its way to MY home soon!!
Lucy

3rd in a row!!

Yay, 3rd post in a row!!
During the Creative Soul retreat, I hosted Bernie Berlin in my home.
Bernie is such a sweetie, working to save dogs & cats from death & also slaving away tirelessly to close down those abhorent puppy mills.

I did a class with Bernie making resist backgrounds.
My first efforts were abyssmal, but, I persisted, using a differnt stamp pad & the results are really great.

I really loved Bernies class "Secrets of the Burnt & Bound", but didn't get to take it, so, again Eliza gave Bevlea & I a lesson.
Normally, I am not 'into' dark, but, absolutely love the results.
I have to say that LOTS of glue was used here, I'm still trying to clean it off my hands!!

New 'DJ' type journal

At the wonderful Creative Soul Retreat, DJ Pettit taught her journal class.
Unfortunately, I was too busy helping Bevlea to attend.
So a few weeks ago, Bevlea & I went to Eliza's home where she taught us how to make the complete journal.
Making the covers was really interesting, using lots of masks, gel medium, netting etc. etc.
Then after drying, we painted & painted, the results are just great!!
Eliza helped with the sewing of the pages & I just love the results.
I want to thank Eliza from the bottom of my heart for imparting her knowledge from the class & allowing us the use of her home,coffee, paints, coffee, gels, coffee
etc. etc. etc.
Let me know what you think.

I'm here!

I have been very slack posting to my blog, but, decided I would upload some pics of some altered spoons I have done for a swap.
My original idea for this swap went out the window when I couldn't solder properly, and time was fast approaching when I had to come up with some results.
So, used some alcohol inks, pics and beads.
I'm rather pleased with the results, hope the recipient likes them!

Retreat is over!

The long awaited, highly anticipated & most wonderful Creative Soul Retreat is finished.
I had the most enjoyable, exhilerating & exhausting time of my life.
Bevlea ran the retreat very professionally with Eva & myself as her willing helpers.
Our tutors, DJ Pettit, Stephanie Lee and Bernie Berlin were all AMAZING!!
I was lucky to have Bernie stay at my home and it was a pleasure as she is so easy going & loves doggies(like me). Also, spent time after the retreat with all 3 tutors and they are just so down to earth.
I didn't get a lot of art done at the retreat, but, managed to do a DJ Pettit inspired collage with fabric(alien to me).
Now, its less than 12 months till the next retreat!!!!