Mixed Media Drawings on Post Cards

Happy Saturday!

I hope everyone is safe and warm after the wonderful snow a lot of us North East Coasters got in the last few days.

I have been struggling lately and decided to take a challenge out of this wonderful book.  It was a challenge to mindlessly make collage backgrounds.  Here are my results:

I cut the larger sheets into 4x6 postcards and have started drawing faces onto the random backgrounds.

My Bella, still a WIP

I have really enjoyed taking such random backgrounds and painting over them without thinking about placement.  Such fun things magically appear! 

By request, I will be streaming tonight on Ustream at 9:30pm EST and we will create similar backgrounds together.  If you'd like to play along, gather these supplies and get ready for fun!

- a few pieces of large paperboard (such as cereal boxes) or heavy weight cardstock Note:  You may want to gesso these prior to the show, depending on your style.  I will be!

- 3 random inkpads if you have them

- 4 colours of acrylic paint

- your favourite paint brushes

- black waterproof marker, such as a Sharpie

- scraps of patterned paper (scrapbook or handmade)

- random flat collage material (book pages, bits of other artwork, tickets etc)

- a random magazine

- 4 random coloured pencils

- something to create texture, think bubble wrap, a sponge etc

- stamps, waterproof ink if you have it

- Stencils, spray ink

Have these out and ready.  I know a lot of us have all these things on our worktables surrounding us all of the time.  However, take the time to gather what's on the list.  The fun of this challenge is to use limited supplies.  Please leave your expectations at the door.  :)

Don't forget to check out this post for my latest Youtube tutorials!

I hope to see you tonight!  

Much Love,

P

Obsessed with Mixed Media Mini Books

Happy Wednesday!

As promised, here are a few videos showing these books up close:

The next video shows my current left over desk journal which I LOVE:

I will be back soon with some drawing... can you believe it?

Much Love,
P

I'm Back!

Happy Monday!

Okay, I know what you are all waiting for:

Yes, my weight loss journey is almost over.  I am about 85lbs down and am learning how to accept my new body.  In my after pic I am wearing the sweater that I wore during my DVD taping.  Please ignore the hair.  ;)

I have recently been getting back to art and it has been very therapeutic.  This time of year has always been hard for me mentally, and creating again is helping me get back to "normal".  

One of my recent projects is this mini file folder book inspired by the wonderful Inkwell .    

I have been recently obsessed with mini books!!  More coming soon!

I have also uploaded a few videos over on Youtube, including a new tutorial:



It's great to be back.  Thanks to all my friends for sticking with me during this break.  Can't wait to share more... I've even been drawing!

Much Love,
Paula

35lbs Lost!!

Hi all!

Well, it's been three months since I've been on this wellness journey.  Here is the video!!

35lbs LOST!!

So many have asked how I've done it.  There is no special pill here, it's all hard work and eating well.  Please check out MYFITNESSPAL.  It's an absolutely awesome site that helps you keep track of what you eat.  It's free, and works!!  See you there!

Much Love my friends!! xo
P.S  no worries, I will be back to art soon!

Art Journaling my Weight Loss

Welcome friends!!

Just a quick post to show my progress pics, this is from the month of June.  I did a lot of Turbo Jam and Jillian Michaels.  :)

I didn't "suck in" my stomach in either pic lol.
Art journaling this journey has helped me immensely.  Check out my Weight Loss Art Journal FLIP HERE!  :)

Much Love xo!