Gallery Exhibition - Ås Togstasjon - Norway.

This time i'm posting about an Exhibition 

myself and 2 girlfriends are 

holding at the moment at the 

trainstation cafe in Ås, Norway.

It's an exhibition of acrylics/mixed media 

on canvas and Photography.

We held the vernisasje on Sunday (the 1st of September).

It was so nice to see lots of familiar friendly faces 

who had taken the trip to come join us and have a look.

Some paintings and photos were sold too, an extra bonus.

 So if you are in the area, do drop in.

The Cafe has a charming atmosphere, 

with tasty food and good coffee!

There is also a darling shop on the second floor 

thats worth a visit.

Mixed media lerret 15x15cm. 'Love'.

I just had to make a smaller size canvas to go with 

the bigger one in my last post.

I think they would look nice together on a wall.

This one is size 15 x 15cm. 

As you can see i have built this one up a bit more using letters, 

hearts and a swirly paper edge, 

still sticking to that lovley

'marshmallow and chai latte, mellow' 

paint palet.

(Click on the photo for a larger image)

Mixed Media Lerret 30x30cm 'Things I want to do with you'.

I love the colours on this canvas I painted, 

I was mixing and adding dabs of this and that 

and the result in my eyes is so mellow! 

Theres something saying 'marshmallows and Chai Latte' to me here!

Dose anybody else see that?!

(click on the photo to see a larger image)

 

Those lovley bright splashes of dark turquoise

are actually fabric paints from Panduro.

The 'Things I want to do with you' text is 

 a serviette that I decoupaged on top using matt glue.

I used hobby paint with white crackle paint over it

 on some watercolour paper 

before cutting out the hearts from it,

they are a bit shiney and therfore give another texture

which is hard to see in this photo. 

 I used touches of gold paint and stamped with 
Vibeke Spigseths rubber stamps in random places,

and circles created with modeling paste.

The lerret is size 30 x 30cm

Mixed media Lerret 30 x 30 cm. 'Life is just another journey'.

I guess it must have been Easter that has inspired me to use 

this bright and happy yellow colour on this canvas.

Not to everyones taste i'm sure,

it was a bit 'out of the box' for me too,

but i am pleased with the result.

This time I used an old road map that I ripped up and glued on before 

I started painting with my acrylics,
and adding random stamped writing from 
Vibeke Spigseths collection. 

With the map, travel and journeys 

in mind the theme of the canvas came about.

And my dreams of travelling continue...

Mixed Media Lerret 15 x 15 cm. 'Houses in a row'

I've painted a smaller canvas here 15x15cm 

using the same tecnique of gluing on old book 

pages before painting with acrylic paint,

giving an interesting texture to the background 

sometimes you can see some of the text or music notes 

where I have scraped away the paint before it drys.

I'm all about texture, I love it! 

The numbers stand slightly proud of the canvas.

I made them using a stencil from 

Dylusions and modeling paste. 

The hot air balloon i cut from Vibeke Spigseths 

new collection of design papers.

The houses are plywood embelishments that i painted with 

acrylic paint, and glues on.

(click on the pictures for a larger images).

2nd canvas painted at Skitreff.

Here is the second canvas (30x30cm) 
that I painted last weekend, 

at the scrap-meet I attended in Ski.

First a close-up of some words 

stenciled on using modeling paste

to give some depth and texture...

I have used stamps from 

Vibeke spigseth and Prima.

The blue and yellow splatters are actually 

fabric paint from Panduro, 

they are great cos once they are dry they ain't going no-where

so aslong as they only hit the canvas everythings fine hihi.

Nina :)

Canvas painting with Vibeke Spigseth -Skitreff

Last weekend I enjoyed another Skitreff. 

(Weekend scrap-gathering in Ski)

So many creative and lovley people under one roof for a 

whole weekend, dosen't get any better!

This time I enroled in a canvas background

painting course held by 

Vibeke Spigseth

I loved it! 

Vibeke is so inspiring and creative,

she makes the most gorgeous projects and designs,

and is so sweet too.

I really got smitten and have found it hard to put my paintbrush down since!

(i'm not joking I'm on canvas nr 6 now and counting! I'll post them later.)

Here we are all sat round the table: 

 

Photo taken at the course.

(Borrowed from Vibeke)

Here is my finished canvas:

 And some close-up shots to show the layering details of acrylic paint 

old book pages, music note pages and the sweet girl and ducks.

I'd better sign off, my canvas and paintbrush are calling!

Have a lovley weekend.

Nina

Family Paint day

OOOH we have been enjoying ourselves AGAIN!!

I could swear I would of heard a pin drop

when the boys had settled down

to their painting - 

PEACE!!

The plan was to paint a canvas each as a birthday presant to

a dear friend of ours.

But they were by no means ready to pack away

when they had  finished their first canvas'.

NO

They needed to be more creative....

So the painting continued.....

Here are the results in a whole rash of photos.

But first I just want to remind you that Scott is 3 years old

and Kim just turned 5 years on Friday past.

You didn't think I would be able to just sit and watch?!

I had to join in....

Thank you boys for a great creative 'session'!

Hugs Mum xx

Painting course with Mette Monk.

A short while ago I was lucky enough to join a short painting evening

with the artist Mette Monk, 

together with 3 lovley artistic friends of mine.

The course was held at Mette Monks home, 

such an inspirational place, her paintings and art work 

everywhere, with beautiful open landscape views.

We chose acrylic paint for our medium as it drys fast. 

We were all inspired by the beautiful birdhouses 

of all shapes and sizes

she has in every nook and cranny and her works with them.

Here are the 3 bird houses I have painted 

and attached to my canvas (size 20x60cm)

There are lots of layers of paint here Starting off with light blue

to suit the clippings of wall paper I glued on.

I have used  a pallet knive to get my desired rough effect.

I should mention this is a mixed media project :O)

The text is stamped in acryllic paint using foam stamps.

Here is the finished picture.

What a wonderful course it was,

it really got my creative juices flowing.

Thank you so much Mette Munk,

I'm sure you have not seen the last of us!

I have found some challeges to enter this project into:

Cupcake craft challenges #185 - The sound of music (bird song)

(Ends 1/4)

The Crazy challenge #112 - add a sentiment.

(Ends 30/3)

C.C.C #7 - Spring.

(Ends 8/4) 

Paper Sundaes #113 - Spring blossoms.

(Ends 31/3)

Happy days folks, with Happy living!

Regards  Nina

Designteam Vintage Challenge #35

Well January has just flown by! 

Hence only one post here so far in 2012!

It's not been a great start to the year, 

the 'flu' type illness that has been menacing

our house for the past few weeks 

has almost been shown the door. 

As sharing is in our nature the whole family has had it.

I got away very lightly, 

but then someone has to, 

who would look after everyone if we all went down with it?! 

Apperently there has never been so many kids of at the same time 

from our boys nursery!

Ok enough talk about illness, i'm done with that.

Over to our new challenge at 

Vintage challenges

The challenge this time is to make a 3D project,

with height and dimention,

this could be to make a box, a book, or a card, the design 

and decoration is up to you but do remember all entrys to be 

vintage!

Here is what I have made, I hope it inspires you to get crafty

and join in! 

(click on the pictures to have a closer look)

I have used a canvas frame for the base, 

and worked with 3D modeling texture paint, 

Gesso paint, white mat spray paint, 

chipboard letters and distress inks.

I have used a round punch to cut out words 

from old book pages to tell a little story, 

and lots of different text and swirl stamps round the edges.

My clever husband has designed the beautiful paper in the middle!

You have until 6pm on the 28th of February 

to enter the challenge.

Our sponser this time is.....

A French shop that designs such sweet stamps. 

There is a stampset up for grabs 

for the design teams chosen winner!

I am entering this into the following challenges:

C.C.C Challenge #4 - Vintage.(7.2)

DYSU #57 - Anything goes. (8.2)

Thank you so much to those of you that take the time to leave me a comment :O))
Have fun! 

Nina x