tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post1697361107943743178..comments2024-03-11T22:21:23.723-04:00Comments on The Altered Page: Secret Sunday 11Sethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870075379758015838noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-60930440116464356322010-02-11T19:50:27.402-05:002010-02-11T19:50:27.402-05:00depart from favorite palettes, scale, and media, b...depart from favorite palettes, scale, and media, but be okay with having and working within favorite parameters...<br /><br />try looking at something up-side-down -- it should work in any direction. or, gaze through binoculars the wrong way to get more distance.Dee / Cloth Companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322155750586982839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-23829560261775055222010-02-09T15:59:36.137-05:002010-02-09T15:59:36.137-05:00Seth. I know I'm horribly late. But I've...Seth. I know I'm horribly late. But I've been reading. And I wanted to add something. Who knows? Maybe someone will come by who's later than I am?<br /><br />My secret is: wipe off. wipe off some paint. wipe off gel medium. if you stamp with a big background texture stamp, rub across it before the ink dries. drip thick pigment, wait until it's half dry, then wipe it. put gesso over paint, and immediately wipe it off. And of course, blot wet surfaces a bit with paper towels before they can dry.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608720704163044033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-69550664175092116922010-02-03T20:44:00.392-05:002010-02-03T20:44:00.392-05:00Listen.Listen.Sunny -- aka Matriarchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343919025257403465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-16011000995673061572010-02-03T03:02:38.979-05:002010-02-03T03:02:38.979-05:00I did a journal a few years back using prompts fro...I did a journal a few years back using prompts from Sarah Fishburne's blog and one of the things I loved the most was to write down personal feelings, vent (if need be) and then paint over the top with gesso/paints/collage.<br /><br />I love those hidden secrets in my journal that only I know are there.<br /><br />Try it, its fun! (Thanks Sarah).<br /><br />Jacky xoxJackyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347191565099767347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-78366273820889175982010-02-02T17:28:13.239-05:002010-02-02T17:28:13.239-05:00I'm exhausted from all those ideas!!For me thi...I'm exhausted from all those ideas!!For me this year its, stop reading, and do it!!debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08943411721370422914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-81401505795923794212010-02-02T11:56:56.809-05:002010-02-02T11:56:56.809-05:00Challenge yourself to use only the scraps left on ...Challenge yourself to use only the scraps left on the table, or bits of paint, or whatever is the "leftovers" from the last piece you worked on...<br />Be grateful that you are here, now...<br />Listen to your heart...<br />Relax...<br />Go to it...sfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17915065012000448790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-39745810586055743962010-02-01T18:10:13.916-05:002010-02-01T18:10:13.916-05:00I sometimes take the time to read and write down n...I sometimes take the time to read and write down notes and make pencil sketches and make my lists-- sort of 'filling up the tank' before I begin work in my studiolayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-68692156778884895412010-02-01T16:37:11.638-05:002010-02-01T16:37:11.638-05:00I buy huge white paper in rolls at the restaurant ...I buy huge white paper in rolls at the restaurant supply it's great for endless uses in the studio and a $36.00 roll lasts forever.merci33https://www.blogger.com/profile/08059537354941356062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-4980400897498215372010-02-01T16:33:31.422-05:002010-02-01T16:33:31.422-05:00My secret is the concept of "bricolage":...My secret is the concept of "bricolage": using whatever is immediately at hand to create a piece of artwork. This doesn't mean that once I have selected a certain piece of paper to use in a collage or mixed-media piece, that I don't make any further decisions about how to use it. It's actually where the fun begins! Once selected, I then decide what portion of it to use, whether I am going to cut, tear, sand, or otherwise alter the paper, etc. So. . .the way in which I frequently use bricolage, is to choose a number of very different materials with a wide variety of textures, patterns, colors, patinas, etc., fairly quickly; and then, with my "stack-of-stuff" in front of me, begin the somewhat slower selection/relationship process of deciding exactly how these various pieces that I have found can enhance each other, and work together to, somehow, unite as a whole. I am often quite intrigued, amused, surprised, and, even delighted, by the results! Try it! It is a lovely way to work!!!Robert Stocktonhttp://absolutearts.com/scrapboxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-75140249872659117832010-02-01T15:06:15.230-05:002010-02-01T15:06:15.230-05:00My secret is plain, old waxed paper. I put it betw...My secret is plain, old waxed paper. I put it between my art journal pages to protect from leaks. There are several ways I use the "spilled" paint.<br />1. Burnish the wet paint back onto the page. <br />2. Burnish, then wait for a few minutes to lift so it will pull off paint previously left on the paper.<br />3. Apply gel medium, allow to get tacky, then burnish waxed paper with dried paint onto the spot. Lift to deposit.<br />4. Use waxed paper as collage element.<br />It supplies amazing texture and depth.Commuter's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985748785145007067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-82471531414638773332010-02-01T11:55:03.072-05:002010-02-01T11:55:03.072-05:00I use my digital camera to take photos of places I...I use my digital camera to take photos of places I travel to, and also photos of my art, and use photo editing software www.ACDsee.com to create digital art. I am constantly surprised with the effects that come from layering images, changing colors, saturation and hue.Robertahttp://www.rcscreations.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-40621724888604013792010-02-01T11:26:26.024-05:002010-02-01T11:26:26.024-05:00the secret of great art is just keep it true....th...the secret of great art is just keep it true....that's my secret.<br />The power of the word and visual combined can move mountains!AeFondKishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02556263003569917442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-79244028670748751672010-02-01T10:38:01.437-05:002010-02-01T10:38:01.437-05:00I collect far too many things, but I love it to pi...I collect far too many things, but I love it to pick up things from the street. Stones, feathers, washers, bottle caps and similar things, but I am especially drawn to rusty and grungy stuff. I'm always looking at the ground wherever I go, hoping to see something interesting to incorporate in my art work.Gaby Bee https://www.blogger.com/profile/02995395178887747269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-37673043470028192042010-02-01T08:04:35.375-05:002010-02-01T08:04:35.375-05:00my secret is layers...the more the merrier...i am ...my secret is layers...the more the merrier...i am inspired by digital art but am terrible at photoshop but i get the layers! and i'm constantly amazed by what i can produce by using them in my small works...<br /><br />and i don't think of the "inner critic" as a bad thing to be exorcised but a gentle, guiding voice saying maybe it's time to take a break or maybe that belongs in another piece...i rewind the negative tapes and speak gently to myself...*jean*https://www.blogger.com/profile/03325374997441856732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-86308264429459493662010-02-01T07:26:55.960-05:002010-02-01T07:26:55.960-05:00Surprise shops.... in Paris, La Droguerie (Bead an...Surprise shops.... in Paris, La Droguerie (Bead and yarn and fittings, has website) and Sennelier on Quai Voltaire, sells pigments to make paint with.Beanie Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526337009555092914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-7711046853087100092010-02-01T07:19:24.422-05:002010-02-01T07:19:24.422-05:00I love mini pieces of art, inchies, ACEOs, tags so...I love mini pieces of art, inchies, ACEOs, tags so I keep blank stock on my worktable and while working on another piece, I blot up overflow paint and inks, glue(grap paper scraps or small fabric bits and ribbon), glitter, punched shapes......anything I'm using in my main piece can end up on several mini pieces. By the time I'm finished I've created mulitple collages and mixed media art with little or no waste (and less cleanup,yayyyyy)!whytehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462616570886182539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-48793717178391024072010-02-01T03:45:02.125-05:002010-02-01T03:45:02.125-05:00imagination awakens creativity,....sometimes it ne...imagination awakens creativity,....sometimes it needs to be woken up..... when I feel that way I love looking at the way old masters painted, go visit a art gallery.....nature's has lots of wonderful examples.color, textures.light. hue.tint.balance.....on and on, never stop opening your mind to new things.ECLECTICMIXUPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17168977426865446421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-43706624842518970122010-02-01T02:17:40.515-05:002010-02-01T02:17:40.515-05:00Set time aside. My time now is 10-4 on Friday. M...Set time aside. My time now is 10-4 on Friday. More is better but at least to gets me started. <br /> <br />My camera is with me most of the time. It fits in my pocket so I don't have to think about it.<br /><br />Watch what others are doing. Learn balance, color, etc. It never stops.<br /><br />Never stop learning, classes, reading, online, something. always.Ginny Gaskillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04426661467577661048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-89258990796459405232010-01-31T23:08:09.589-05:002010-01-31T23:08:09.589-05:00If you prep your canvas with gesso, try using blac...If you prep your canvas with gesso, try using black gesso for a different sort of color intensity achieved from using the black base. Creates richer, lusher colors in most cases!<br /><br />Chart Pak markers write over paint better than probably any marker I've found. Love em! Great for graffiti like writing :)Jodi Ohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17051065416287643076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-41721133424275609752010-01-31T21:20:20.330-05:002010-01-31T21:20:20.330-05:00Don't be afraid to play and not care what happ...Don't be afraid to play and not care what happens. Enjoy the process!Holly Dean Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-31140722086753121882010-01-31T21:01:40.211-05:002010-01-31T21:01:40.211-05:00Look through your materials and select a few rando...Look through your materials and select a few random things that really speak about what you want to make. Put them in a little pile and sit and look at them. Just look at them, and try to envision them as one piece. Things will come to you that you'd never thought of! <br /><br />Also- if you can't afford to work with a certain material (PMC for example) study something made of it that you like and try to think of how you might replicate it using different materials. <br /><br />one more- I have a tray of things that don't end up getting used, but don't quite get put away either. Sometimes I 'force' myself to make something just out of these things- restricting yourself like this is a great way to flex the imagination.Penelopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552220520085713818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-67394449615090027512010-01-31T20:56:03.866-05:002010-01-31T20:56:03.866-05:00I laugh a lot. I sit outside and watch nature. S...I laugh a lot. I sit outside and watch nature. Sometimes I cry and then I go back outside and let nature watch _me_.<br />Coffee helps. Music, a must. Rushing headlong into a new technique or medium is also extraordinarily helpful. Viewing others' work is a joy and sometimes, an AHA moment.<br />Remember to breathe.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06167036871529198249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-3529358185493862112010-01-31T20:20:32.054-05:002010-01-31T20:20:32.054-05:00My secrets are hidden in plain view...
calm quiet ...My secrets are hidden in plain view...<br />calm quiet movements<br />calm quiet moments <br />my guardians of all artists<br />standing still is essential for my journey<br />use the best materials I have available<br />listen with my heart...<br />share my quiet moments with others...children and volunteering<br />carry my camera daily...<br />even to the grocery to photograph <br />fresh flowers and vegetables I may not be able to afford to buy today.<br />support my Goodwills and St.Vincent de Paul and thrift stores .... magic can happen here.<br />junk boxes and trash bins in framing and hardware shops...<br />attempt to use bits and pieces into my small works...zero trash...<br />revisit my travel journals...I have been so blessed...<br />a new box of crayons or colors...<br />practice gratitude -seek balance in my own body and soul's energies<br />say YES... and believe it<br />See with a child's heart and eyes...<br />Imagine and Live in Peace...Art saves lives...it has saved mine.<br />Mary Helen Fernandez StewartMary Helen-Art Saves Liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06029836981003692830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-14939138792786051602010-01-31T20:10:05.839-05:002010-01-31T20:10:05.839-05:00I found a new artist the other day...new to me...M...I found a new artist the other day...new to me...Manon Doyle...her website is:<br />http://manondoyle.com/<br />Maybe she is new to you and some of your readers.<br />Cheers,<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7526011052298598356.post-40710142977128980622010-01-31T20:00:08.389-05:002010-01-31T20:00:08.389-05:00I love it when I make a mistake. It almost always...I love it when I make a mistake. It almost always means an improvement in my work, either because I have taken the opportunity to cover the mistake (which adds more layering to my piece) or by playing up on the mistake...exaggerating it.Debrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17628982861593852257noreply@blogger.com