Thursday, June 30, 2011

The Summer of Color - Week 3 {Pink}

Better late than never! I'm participating in The Summer of Color, hosted by Kristin at Twinkle, Twinkle. I finished my pink piece but took awhile to actually post it. So, now without further ado, I'm revealing my piece for this week, inspired by the color pink.

I wasn't totally in love with my green piece from last week, but I really like how this week's piece turned out. I am creating an inspiring colorful collection which I had planned to display in my studio. But, after Kristin's comment last week, I've decided the completed collection will be displayed in Taylor's room.

I created this piece similar to the steps I followed in creating the other pieces in this collection. I painted a 5x7 canvas board in various layers and shades of pink. Then layered it with white paint applied with a brush and then stamped white paint using bubble wrap. I added stamped images in black ink and inked the edges of the canvas. Next, I added the words, and 2 hearts that I cut out of regular ol' corrugated cardboard. I peeled off the top layer of the cardboard to reveal the texture. I then painted the hearts, and glued them onto the canvas. For a finishing touch, I added pink glitter! Everything looks better with glitter. :)

And, even though I was a little late in posting this, I've already completed my yellow piece which will be revealed next week. I've had a busy week, so now I'm off to catch up on what the other artists have created in honor of the color pink.


11 comments:

Kristin said...

Oooh! It is so beautiful! I LOVE the sentiment, the swirly stamps and of course the glitter ;) But my favorite is that cardboard - it adds a grunge to the pink that makes for a great composition. Lucky Taylor! xoxo

Unknown said...

This piece is so cool. I love all the layers and texture that you included. The saying is perfect too.

Mandy said...

oh...this is gorgeous...love all the bits in it...the white details...yeah...lovin those hearts...awesome!!!xxx

Ella said...

I love the cardboard hearts! I think the white really makes it pop~

Great saying, too!

sugar Creek said...

Oh I just love this! Don't you just love bubble wrap?!

Noemi said...

I love everything about your piece!!
I love the words, the colours and textures, and I love those hearts.
It is so beautiful!

DEZMOND said...

you have such a positive and creative blog, my dear!
Love seeing bright blogs around the blogosphere which often features dark blogs and dark colours :)
Hope to see you over at my place ;)

Joanna said...

Cute canvas - I LOVE those corrugated cardboard hearts!

Unknown said...

this is beautiful - love the hearts.

Joyce said...

All your colorful creations are wonderful. Looking forward to yellow!

Anonymous said...

The grungy cardboard heart with a bit of paint - just perfect!!!! That is what really drew me in - I just love it!