Monday, September 7, 2009

Mixed Media Monday - 'Time of day'


Well I thought it was about time for me to update my header as it's now officially springtime over here and my Autumn girl seems to be a bit 'old' now. So I've done a spring inspired picture and this picture to me would be the most beautiful spring morning when you realise that everything is coming back to life and it's finally warming up. Spring mornings are a great time of day!!!


This was done on canvas with acrylic paint, some stickers, and I also used the crackle effect. But I sometimes find that I just enjoy layering the paint on top of each other using the crackle effect. If I'd put the yellow slightly thicker then the crackle would be more noticeable. But I wanted to be able to still see the blue underneath. Anyway it was fun experimenting.
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    Its beautiful

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  2. DianeSeptember 7, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    Oh, this is wonderful, Nicola! Love the header too! Diane

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  3. Sherry GoodloeSeptember 7, 2009 at 6:50 PM

    Oh yes . . . .Spring mornings! *smiles*

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  4. Astrid MacleanSeptember 7, 2009 at 6:55 PM

    Great piece and I hope you will have a wonderful Spring over there while here Fall/Autumn is well on it's way....

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  5. indybevSeptember 7, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    I'm so impressed with your artistic skills, Nicola. Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

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  6. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfSeptember 7, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Nice new spring header and the painting is fantastic.

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  7. JessSeptember 7, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    This is lovely and I like your colours :)

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  8. LivArtNowSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    Sweet spring morning!!

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    cool spring girl. Love her red lips and big eyes!
    Thank you so much for leaving a lovely message on my blog. Always a pleasure to hear form you.
    Looking forward to seeing your spring themed art!

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  10. BethSeptember 8, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    What a beautiful morning you have created.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Very pretty Nicola,

    Just when Autumn is about to arrive here, you are beginning to see all the colors of spring. Enjoy your mornings and I'll look forward to seeing more images inspired by your garden.

    Juli/Artist in Residence

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  12. Lisa Lectura CreationsSeptember 8, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Hi Nicola! Beautiful new header! I can imagine the birdies chirping too! Thanks so much for your sweet visit! I really appreciate your visit! Wishing you a wonderful spring day!

    Hugs,
    Lisa :)

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  13. DortheSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Wonderfull sweetei pie, like her

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  14. Art by Darla KaySeptember 9, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Wonderful springtime girl Nicola!!

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  15. KristinSeptember 9, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Hi Nicola! Love, love, love it! Your eyes always impress me, and I love this green especially. Big, bright and bold: perfect! Kristin :)

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  16. Art by Darla KaySeptember 10, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    Thanks for stopping by Nicola! I hope you get the pantry all in order and can get back to the fun stuff (PAINTING!) soon :)
    Darla♥

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  17. Miss KBSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:10 AM

    Wow! This is great! I just adore everything about it :) The colors are wonderful! And I agree that your eyes are always impressive, they just draw ya in!

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