03 January 2008

Background

I created this background today for the other page I need to do in the altered journal "bird" book. I really enjoy creating backgrounds. I think the collage/art part of it is the hard part! Suzan (Thrifty Collage Artist) does the most beautiful layered backgrounds. I'll look at her art and try to deconstruct her methods, but I'm afraid that I'll probably never achieve that level. But it's something to strive for! This BG started with a piece of basic grey paper, then layers of pink/purple/grey watered down acrylics. I stenciled some diamonds on with ivory acrylics. BTW, I only use the cheapy acrylic craft paint. I layered some other paper onto the bg and did some more swiping with the acrylics. The last thing I did was spray some Krylon webbing spray on top. BGs are fun...but now I have to do some art on the page. Ugh. (lol)
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3 comments:

  1. Gothic Rose Antiques04 January, 2008 09:42

    Hi Jillian,
    Interesting technique, I like how it turned out!

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  2. Viola 04 January, 2008 10:31

    Great Background!!!

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  3. Unknown08 January, 2008 03:39

    Really like this background. Love making backgrounds myself but had never though of starting with a piece of already coloured/patterned paper and then adding to it. Must give it a go, thanks for the inspiration :)

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