Butterflies is one of my favorite subjects to use in my art, whether I’m working with mixed media, decoupaging a frame or a door hanger. There’s a sense of freedom with them, something so beautiful that went through a change and dreamed of something new. Dream is the message in my latest mixed media canvas. Let me take you through the creative process.
I started with a 5″ x 7″ deep edge, gallery wrapped canvas and added a layer of vintage sewing pattern tissue with gel medium. The tissue is so easy to work with and really inexpensive.
I love all the words, lines and arrows on the tissue. It’s almost like using stamps to add background.
The butterfly was cut from vintage music sheet paper and colored with soft pastels colors.
I then added some acrylic paint to the layer of tissue to give it more dimension. In the corner I stenciled a flower with modeling paste mixed with acrylic paint.
These deep canvases are 1.5″ deep and I love using all the sides. I wrapped the stencil around the corner to really give it dimension.
The final touches of stamps, burlap trim, chipboard hearts and the message of “Dream”
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So many elements you can mix together to create this canvas. Hope you enjoyed the tutorial.
Blessings,
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What a lovely expression of “dream”. Your canvass is very inspiring with the mixed medium conveying the message that everyone needs to remember everyday of their life. Live your dream, and most importantly don’t forget to dream.
Hello, it is so very nice to meet you. Your blog is lovely. Thank you so much for visiting me and for following. I joined you today as well. Hugs, Beverly
Oh I love this, how fun. What a great tutorial too. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
WOW! This is so beautiful! Great tutorial. Your work is so inspiring. Thank you.
This was so much fun! Loved seeing it come to life! Great job!
Thanks for the tutorial. The artwork is amazing and I love the “dream” theme.
Love the fun artwork, I think I will give that a try…thanks for the tut…
Love this.
Great use of different medias! I love how you think outside the box and designed the edges.
Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. I love butterflies too!
I LOVE THIS! I love the way you shared your technique as well as your different mediums used 🙂 TFS! #sscnet
Very creative! I love the old tissue pattern as the background. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann, always appreciate your visiting!
Beautiful canvas and wonderful tutorial. Love mixed media art.
What a fun bit of mixed media art. I think that mixed media tends to require an awful lot of creativity and you did a stunning job! Thanks for linking up at Link It or Lump It!
Gorgeous! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures