Hump Day- Love

 

 Hi! Venetia here to share some Wednesday love! I wanted to make a canvas to decorate the kitchen, and take a new spin on the Est. YYYY plaques that are popular right now.

This is a simple project to recreate. The background is a single 12x12 patterned paper, and the letters are cut from a "Little Black Dress" from Basic Grey. Any collection kit would work; I wanted a neutral feel. I decoupaged everything to a canvas.

For your Wednesday, I challenge you to share something you love on the SWAT Facebook page! Instead of Oprah being the only one sharing her favorite things, put your two cents in!

Happy Wednesday, you're almost to the weekend (and a short week for our US friends!)

~Venetia

 

 

 

Finished Sandy Hook Project

Remember this sketch? I started this sketch after the Sandy Hook shootings, as I thought about the families of the victims. Eventually, the sketch turned into a colored pencil drawing, which I incorporated into a collage.  I am sharing this with you because  a piece that was born out of a reaction so many of us had.

Creating this was a way for me to reflect upon my thoughts about the incident, and the lives lost that day.  I wish nothing but comfort and love to the Newtown community, and the relatives and friends of those impacted by the event. 

I am not explaining the piece; it should speak for itself, because it grew from an event for which there are no words.

~Venetia

Altered Canvas-re look

 I find myself using a lot of hearts in my art. This canvas was a gift last Valentine's day for my husband. 

I painted the canvas with acrylic paint to get a subtle background.  I used Authentique papers for the heart element, and sketched on them to create the name banner.

I like the mix of elements on this piece, and it has happily lived in our dining nook since last year.

Supplies:
Paper- Authentique Journey
Paint- Daniel Smith Acrylic
Ribbon: May Art