I’ve always loved painting but haven’t pulled out my paints in years until last week when I had this vision of a mixed media canvas which was inspired by the new stamps Ann Ellis designed for YNS.
I’ve never painted on a canvas and I’ve never tried mixed media so when I got started I really had no idea what I was doing and must admit I had so much FUN creating and learning along the way!
I started with a 6×6 canvas and after a little research discovered that I needed to prep my canvas with Gesso so after that dried I got to the fun part – painting, stamping and creating!
This is my finished canvas…
I used the Ann Ellis Sun Hat stamp set and lots of stuff I had on hand like Bazzill Flowers, Twinkling H2O’s, Glossy Accents, shell buttons, YNS Glittered Skittles, acrylic paints and finished off the canvas with a clear glossy gel glaze to seal it and give it shine.
The sentiment I used is computer generated and I sponged with distressed inks before sealing it and pasting it to the canvas.
I LOVE how it turned out and I hope it inspires you to try something different too!
Did you know that our current YNS challenge is ‘Anything Goes’ ? Be sure to join us for your chance to win some YNS bucks!!!
Enjoy your day!
GASP…truly a work of ART Karen ….gorgeous!
This is just amazing! Wow! TFS!
Karen, this is SO awesome for your first canvas!! Does that mean that we should expect to see plenty more?? Hooray, wonderful job – you’re a natural.
oh my, this is awesome…I luv it..hope you have a wonderful week! I am having a blog candy giveaway to celebrate my birthday, stop by and leave a comment for your chance to win!
enjoy *~*
Karen this is beautiful! You did an amazing job! I love the colors and love that sun!!!!
hugs,
Jo
So pretty Karen! I love the colors!
Karen, this is just magical! I love what you can do with these stamps! Wowzers!