I’ve been very drawn to the multi layered look of journal pages, collage and mixed media of all sorts lately. The more textural, the better. As I sat down to create, I had two things in mind…texture and spray mist color.
I placed masking tape down the spine then layered joint tape randomly in opposite corners of the pages. Next I gave the whole thing a thin coat of gesso. Even with the thin coat of gesso, I got impatient waiting for it to dry so I started spraying sooner than I likely should have.
At this point everything was so wet I had to walk away.
After it was thoroughly dry, I began laying down some texture. I used foreign text from a Brothers Grimm fairy tales book, leftover burlap from my monogram wreath, rusted fabric, a clothing tag and a bit of calico fabric for my layers.
In addition I used a punched square from an old greeting card as a focal image on the left hand page. A sweet little girl blowing a dandelion seed head making a wish.
Which ties into the words I used on the clothing tag. The words are from a Tim Holtz sticker pack. I cut the phrase apart to place on the clothing tag.
I watered down some black craft paint to make splatters but was unhappy with the result so I attempted to soak them up with a cloth.
Lastly I used vintage photo distress ink to stamp a floral vine in opposite corners to give balance to the pages.
I am linking up with Art Journal Journey today. The theme of the month is Inspired by Autumn colors. The warm browns and splash of orange fit into my vision of the Autumn landscape around me.
Wow, this is beautiful. I don’t think you started spraying too soon, because you never know how easily (or not) those sprays are going to spray. You got a lot of color, as well as lots of texture. Your layered spread is really lovely.
Love your wonderful page with the deep, rich colours and layers of texture, just fantastic. Thanks so much for joining us at Art Journal Journey again! Hugs, Valerie
This spread is so beautiful – Wonderful textured layers and gorgeous colors as well—
fantastic pages Halle!
Thank you very much for joining us at Art Journal Journey again! Always great to have you with us!
oxo
Susi
That is a great distressed background you made!
Pretty pages! Love all the texture.