I thought I would start sharing a little of what I have planned for the art retreat coming up in a couple of weeks. I have about 6 confirmed participants, and want four more. So, if you think maybe you will or maybe you won't... let me share a few ideas for the weekend.
Does anyone remember this canvas? I made it when Ellie Sue was 6 months old. See that tiny handprint far left? It is a 6 month old handprint to be exact!
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I don't know if anyone remembers, because it's been FOUR years!!, but I did this canvas using petroleum jelly and acrylic paints. Below, see where I used a clear stamp to pull paint OFF the canvas.
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And I used similar stamps to put paint ON the canvas as well.
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Awwww... there's that tiny little hand!
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Riley, you'd asked about some more advanced painting techniques. Well, I am in the midst of trying just about everything in this bucket. I have planned a canvas for my art campers this week so I can show another activity we will be doing at hte retreat. It is basically decoupage with foam stamps included on the canvas.
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I am going to use some masking, like this, to make funky shapes on the background.
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And some fun rubber stamps for swirly, curly flair!
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SO, there we have it... a Vaseline canvas. If you are coming, be thinking about your subject matter for that canvas. Tomorrow, I can likely show you the funky shapes and bright colored one. Stay tuned. Come on... in the words of Nike... JUST DO IT!! I need to fill that class!
Mo
10 comments:
if you wasn't so far away i would be at your house everday!!!! no art retreat for me :(
Wish I was brave enough to give this a shot.....maybe some day! Sounds like loads of fun tho!....huggers, BJ
Oh, what fun! I would love to be there and learn that technique. I am sitting here, watching the snow fall, and waiting for the post office to open. I was planning on going to Michael's this morning to stock up on some new stamps, but I think that plan has changed with this stinking weather! Have fun!
Can't wait to see the finished products.
can you facemail me deets? I want to send my mom!
The Retreat will be indeed a treat for all in attendance!! Have fun ladies!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!!!
i so wish i could come to it but i live in ga and i dont drive far off by myself if i had someone to go with me or i can go with someone i would be there in a heart beat... send me a message about how much it will be oh did u ever find out what you said to me about sending me a jewelry kit i believe it was ear rings or necklace set?? did u ask the person you was going to ask? im just wondering about it.. i cant wait to see what all you come up with for this retreat.. maybe i can find someone to go with me or i can ride with someone down there.. oh well let me know hugs
What is the cost of a retreat?! :)
when is the retreat? I really want to try and come since last time I have issues with kids
I would LOVE the details on the retreat... dates, cost & all... thanks!
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