I took an art class this weekend....for the first time in years. I signed up weeks ago after seeing a sample of the class project at Scrappy Chic and could hardly wait for Jan. 17 to arrive. The class, Tree Canvas Collage, taught us how to create a whimsical piece of art, using vintage papers, paint and scrapbook paper. What I loved most about this class was that it allowed me to combine all of my favorite artistic passions - painting, drawing and scrapbooking - all with a fun decoupage process. I tend to take painting a little more seriously than scrapbooking and this project really allowed me to loosen up and take a chance with something new.
Below is my "work of art" and a close up so you can see the detail.
Below is the original work - the one that inspired me to take the class. The artist, Erin Major, works at the store and frequently teaches classes. She brought in a few other pieces of hers, using the same technique. They were so great, I told her she should contact Pottery Barn Kids to sell her wares!
This project has really inspired me - I have a million ideas now of ways to use this technique. Erin is a very talented lady and I look forward to learning more from her in the future. Thanks, Erin.
5 comments:
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE sister! I think you need to make me something to hang in Lilly's room...soon to be the kids room :0)
I love the way your canvas came out! It looks great! I still have to figure out a design for my own on a huge canvas.
I love these too! Totally saleable, friend, as is most of your stuff. Really cute.
I was just thinking...if you are having trouble thinking of where to hang this, there is a nice empty wall in Lilly/future sib room just waiting for something pretty like this :0)
love how yours turned out!!! I had a blast at class too...can't wait to decoupage...something else!!
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