I tried something different with this page. I have some walnut ink in spray form that I have never used so I tried it with some sequin waste and some stencils. I left it overnight and it still did not dry completely. I do not know if that was because it was over acrylic paint or if I had sprayed too much. I thought I would use matte medium over the spots I thought were dry but they were not and it smeared. I think I need to play with this a little more or even see if there is some info on the net about it. I really liked the look it gave me.
In this one I used a spray painted background and used this image that I thought was quite comical. It led me to thinking about the connection I have with art. I really didn't think I would write about that. Some times pages take you somewhere you had not intended to go. That is what I love about Art Journaling.
I was over at my friend Amy's house and saw the towels she was weaving and got inspired to get back to my loom. I am in the process of threading it but thought I would give you a sneak peak at the colors. These are going to be kitchen towels and I think they will be quite nice.
Such interesting pages...I like the texture and the chosen photo of the top one.
ReplyDeleteI like the humor in the second. I am finding it difficult to brings words to my pages in my latest attempt at art journal making. Maybe I should just do all the pages first and let the words be an after thought later on???
How great that you also weave. What are the materials used here?
I agree, the no rules thing is one of the best things about art journaling !
ReplyDeleteI have heard that walnut ink sprays are not permanent, you may need a non water base sealer to keep them from running. Here is one site that sounded a little helpful :http://www.blockheadstamps.com/catalog/Ink/Walnut%20Ink/Walnut%20Ink
But playing is a fun part of it too, isn't it ?
Happy Weaving!
Love that walnut color! Hope you can make it work. I need to learn to use my loom!!!
ReplyDeleteI think what you wrote (too much ink, over acrylics) is exactly what happened. I have the same problem with any kind of water-based inks. My solution is to spray, then blot with a paper towel over the stencil. Sometimes it works :-) Your pages look great.
ReplyDeleteLove how the photo pops out from the background on the first one. And yea, ink's not good over acrylics. It doesn't dry.
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