Sunday, 12 June 2011

The Summer of Color #1 BLUE

Now, it's time to reveal my
'blue'
piece for
Kristin's
Challenge
...I had a little play last week
..and had a lot of fun creating a little mixed media journal page for our first colour challenge.
and here is the result...
First of all I raided my stash for blue pens, pencils, paint etc...Then decided to start a little mixed media journal.
The face was inspired by Tam's ' Art, heart and Healing Course' that I did last year.
(Deets in my sidebar)
I used a paper collage for the background,
acyrlic paints, pens, pencils, inks
and various rubber stamps to create my journal pages.
..and found this apt little colour quote to add to it.
-oOo-
I am going to try my best to join in each week creating with colour !
Looking forward to seeing all the other arty blueness
...and next weeks colour !

Thanks for Looking!
Jan x

43 comments:

Joanna said...

She's gorgeous, Jan! I love all the stamping which adds such lovely detail. There's almost a ghostly feel to the right hand page, love all that layering of images.

Love all those blues too, of course!

xx

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Fabulous piece, love the monochromatic theme and the layers of the same colour. Tracy x

daisy said...

Absolutely stunning ... the background is beautiful as is the wistful face. Love the blend of all the blues. Beautiful!

Lululiz said...

Excellent, I love the soft shades of blue you have chosen, and her face is so beautiful, despite the sadness.

Angela Weimer said...

This is beautiful! love all you have going on in the background and the eyes are engaging. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. Angela

Jenny said...

Sooo beautiful Jan... love the face you have painted... how gorgeous...
This challenge is a heap of fun :)))

Jenny x

Jen xo said...

a wonderful piece Jan, a beautiful face and very uplifting :)

JessiVille said...

Wow, Your layering and soft blue is so beautious! I just love your girlie and her eyes. The quote is wonderful too! Love, love, love! Jessi xox

Lesley said...

Wow Jan, love your blue pages. This in incredible. The layering and colours are just YOU!!!

Anonymous said...

I love it, the quote, the colors and the expression on your girl. Great job!

Mandy said...

love this...she looks so peaceful...i did that course too and have drawn a few girls...it was a wonderful course...xxx

WrightStuff said...

Oh I love this - the background is incredible and the girl has such a blue expression - she makes you want to give her a hug!

Lesley Edmonds said...

Oh Wow this is stunning. So many gorgeous layers and lovely shades of blue. Beautifully but together.
x

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

Gorgeous face! Love her pretty eyes. :)

Sarah said...

Absolutely love this. Your girl is amazing, but has such sad eyes. Beautiful

K J D said...

Great blues.... love the face and the great quote :)

Karen

joanna said...

Beautiful layers of blue!! and her eyes are soo dreamy!

Wendy Aspinall said...

stunning piece...love it the stamping adds so much... hugs wendy

Sandi McLean said...

I am in love with your pages!

Jeanie Callaghan said...

I knew you would do something wonderful, Jan! I'm so looking forward to seeing what you do in this challenge.

bluegiraffe (Sherry) said...

Breathtaking!

Pam Tucker said...

Beautiful pages! I love the soft shades of blue you used. Your girl is amazing. Wonderful quote!

Kristin said...

I love this so much! I love that your raided your supplies and came up with this beautiful piece full of life and love - you can see it all over the page ;) And your figure is stunning - I too love those expressive eyes and the stamping. Thank you for playing, xoxo

Valerie-Jael said...

Beautiful journal pages, Jan. Thanks for visiting m< blog, too! Nice to meet you! Hugs from Germany, Valerie

amy said...

marvelous background images..she's totally cool in blue!

Ella said...

I love all the detail and the depth~
She is gorgeous~

Crafty Mom said...

I really want to play around with drawing faces. I think I need to sit down with my sketchbook and a piece as my guide and just GO for it! Your's turned out beautifully!

Terrie said...

Love how her hair flows onto the next page making a perfect start for all the layers there. Great pages.

hayleigh said...

wow, it's beautiful, inspirational.
good work
hayleigh

Anonymous said...

Great spread, love all the detail and the quote :)

Anonymous said...

I love the detail in your pages, they're very beautiful.

Kimberly at ArtJoyStuff said...

Beautiful!

Liette alias Pixelle said...

oh very very nice girlie...I had follow the same class with Tam..and I am sure we are not the only ones, it was so fun...You are talentuous, it is a pleasure for my eyes...

Alis Clair said...

Great pages and what a beautiful face. Love it. xx

Martina said...

Jan, your journal page is really a dream! Well done my friend.
(I have not forgotten our swap:-) But on Saturday it first goes to London. I'm quite excited ...)

Nan said...

Love your blue work of art. Such a pretty painting. Tam's classes are wonderful ! :) Nan

peggy gatto said...

I love her and I love your words!!

Melisa said...

Beautiful! That's a great quote!

Kathy said...

ooh Jan.. this is gorgeous.. love all the layering..and the color is lovely...
Kath
xx

Kathy said...

Love all the layering and she is soooo sweet Jan. beautiful pages..
Kath
xx

Daniele Valois said...

Pretty! I love Tam too! Looking forward to seeing your green piece! Are you going to paint whimsy girls every week? How fun to have a rainbow of pretty ladies!

Chris said...

She's just gorgeous... such a pretty face and it's fab to see the whole thing after seeing your sneeky peek.
hugs
Chris xx

Heather Henry said...

Love everything about this blue piece. Very gorgeous!