Category : Creativity
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Here we are getting hit with another blizzard on a scheduled Monday off school. What’s up with that?!? Mr. G was even sent home from work early. The word came over the intercom that they were closing early due to bad weather. I know all of us are hoping for a snow day tomorrow.
So that’s the snowing but what is the pouring, you ask? Acrylic pours. Pour painting. Fluid art. Whatever you’d like to call it. I just call it fun! It totally fits into my love of creative chaos and randomness.
This was the start of a second pour in one day. (You can see the other in my previous post.) I also used white in addition to these bold basic colors,
I used a dirty flip cup technique. Sounds awful doesn’t it? It’s truly not though. Well…truth be told it’s a messy process. I scraped out my mixing cups on the canvas as not to waste them. Having paint at the corners helps it flow over the edge more easily.
Crazy huh?!? The white circles were caused by air bubbles. So cool!
BTW- I didn’t use any silicone or a torch in my process. So many people do and get absolutely amazing results. I’m just not interested in having flammables in my basement. Perhaps when the warm weather comes around I can try that outside.
I love the look of these paintings when they are wet. They have so much depth. 
The dry version is so flat. I plan to put a gloss coat on to bring out some depth again and brighten the colors.
I also need to share the end of February photo a day challenge results.
23. Depth of field
24. Architecture
25. My Face
26. Need/Want (got my T Tuesday beverage covered)
27. Something Old
28. Street
I’ve started the photo a day challenge for March as well. This month seems a little more challenging so far. I may have chosen the wrong one for me. Time will tell.
Hopefully *fingers crossed* we’ll have a snow day tomorrow otherwise it will be a typical Tuesday for me after we dig ourselves out. UGH!
What are you doing today?
Since I knew I had a three day weekend I decided to eek out a bit of time to try out acrylic pours again.
I have seen amazing results using the three primary colors. I decided to go in a slightly different direction…just slightly. I used colors you’d typically find in your ink jet printer….plus white instead of black.
Sorry this one is blurry…I had paint on my gloves and couldn’t focus it. After flipping the cup onto the canvas I poured the excess white around the outside of the “unicorn poop” paint puddle. Amazing how many colors I already have.
After tilting and draining off excess paint I set it aside to dry, coming back occasionally to wipe the drips from the underside of the canvas.
I love the little bubbles that come up through the layers and pop revealing other color.
Here’s the completely dry canvas. The colors are much less vibrant in matte form. Perhaps I’ll put a coat of gloss varnish over top to brighten things up.
I’ve got another basically dry and yet another freshly poured canvas. I’ll share those in another post.
I’m always shocked at how quickly February rockets through and suddenly it’s March. This year is no exception. I haven’t even posted anything…ANYTHING…for two weeks. Geesh…talk about blog neglect. Thanks for coming back…truly!!
I did get a little creative a week or so ago. This journal page came from that little burst of creativity.
After applying some base colors I used a palette knife to scrape thick white paint across the top muting the colors somewhat. Next I tore tiny bits of washi tape and placed them in coordinating areas. The black washi provided some interest and acted as a bit of a border. Finally I drew my signature flower in India ink.
As always here are my photo a day challenge results….
11. Begins with T …tailoring (fixed a broken zipper on choir dress)
12. My inspiration ….inspiration is everywhere! Colors and texture speak volumes
13. Bright
14. I love …this goofy beast
15. Black & White
16. Travel
17. In the details
18. Stripes
19. Beneath my feet ….icy parking lot…MN Winter
20. Time ….feeding time
21. Twirl
22. Little …that bullseye looks very little
I also had to share my custom laser engraved pencil made at school.
Mine!! :)
And of course it wouldn’t be T Tuesday without my beverage….
I drink about 3 of these 24oz bottles a day at school. I’m well hydrated.
Work and archery are on the docket for me.
What are you doing today?
Happy Valentine’s day! We are very low key around here with holiday much like the others. Must be more of that Mid-west mentality I so often spoken about.
I was inspired to create a journal page though.
It has hidden journaling under the greeting card I recycled. I like to disguise my journal thoughts when they are more personal and private. My journals sit out where anyone can pick them up and look through.
I added our initials to the heart. Sappy, I know.
Linking up with Art Journal Journey since I just noticed the current months theme is Animals A to Z.
As always here’s a little update on the current photo a day challenge.
5. Three ….salmon patties
6. Skyline
7. Doorway ….kid toys are the best
8, Beautiful
9. Pink …my favorite color
10. On the table …small burst of creativity
Happy Tuesday!
What re you doing today?
I finished out my January photo a day with a couple of silly photos trying to fulfill the prompts as best I could.
30. A secret …secret chocolate stash
31. Less is more
I decided to stick with the same person for the photo a day challenge this month again. 
Her prompts are mostly good and within my realm of creativity.
1. Today is… slightly warmer
2. Play badminton anyone?
3. Smell
4. Yes! The man child is 18 today…we have an adult!
As for art beyond the lens…it didn’t really happen last week. I knitted a few more rows on my hat. Contemplated a crochet hat with a new pattern I was shown along with its accompanied You Tube video. Might be able to follow along better.
I attended my first archery tournament last weekend. Mini-me was competing. I thought…”oh I’ll bring my camera and take some really cool shots” (no pun intended). Then I learned that silence is required. So no shutter noise, lens servos, etc. So all I got was this artsy shot of arrows in the staging area.
The usual Tuesday madness is in store for me.
What are you doing today?