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Monday 17 February 2014

Black Beauty

Hi, everyone!
Some people say that black is an absence of color.
Well...I have to disagree. ;)
And so I thought I would encourage my students to find the beauty in black...


This is a sample from my new 2014 Black Beauty class during which we create the cover of a journal.
I will never get tired of playing with gels, inks and paints to get some texture magic going on.. I designed this journal having this particular idea in mind - it just had to be sturdy enough to endure all the mixed-media action I'm so passionate about.



Obviously, there are lots of heavy embellishments involved and during this class we end up with one-of-a-kind creations to prove that black can be beautiful, too.
Never flat, never dull!  Amazingly deep and iridescent!



You can find the journals of my design (large & small) in our shop, there's also a wide variety of Mechanicals - my metal embellishments and all sorts of media to create the feeling of depth: my favorite Silks acrylic paints, Primary Elements pigments, inks of all different kinds and many more!

So...have I convinced you that black can be exciting...?! ;)
Hugs


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28 comments:

  1. Lynne Gilbert17 February 2014 at 20:27

    Definitely. Loved your samples at stitches. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work. X

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  2. corinne de france MARCH17 February 2014 at 20:34

    j'aime le noir ;-)

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  3. Jacqueline Smith17 February 2014 at 20:36

    I love it and no Black is not boring!! Awesome colours used!!!

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  4. Ann17 February 2014 at 20:44

    It's amazing! :)

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  5. DeeDee Catron17 February 2014 at 21:04

    Miss Anna!! I'm seriously adoring that nice copper/brass color of the rings and closure on top of all the dark colors and black. YUM.

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  6. Helen17 February 2014 at 21:11

    I love black and totally love your journal cover!

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  7. Ella Swan17 February 2014 at 21:37

    Black is beautiful! This is gorgeous!!

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  8. Unknown17 February 2014 at 21:45

    stunning work!

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  9. La papera felice17 February 2014 at 22:04

    wonderful!!!:)
    I like it:)

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  10. Jeannette v.D.17 February 2014 at 22:41

    I love it ! And booked this workshop at Scrapheap in May. Can't wait !!

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  11. Jadwiga17 February 2014 at 22:50

    Aniu- taką jedną rzecz od Ciebie poproszę (podaj po ile i dane na meila jadwigakluczynska@o2.pl do przelewu)Mój apetyt na którąś z Twoich prac wzrasta z każdym następnym postem [a obserwuję Twoje poczynania z paska bocznego na moim blogu, więc mam stały "podgląd"]
    Pozdrawiam cieplutko

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  12. Rita17 February 2014 at 23:03

    Hello Anna. I now have 2 of your beautiful journals, but I have to confess I still have not done a thing to them. I think this just might be the colours to make me start. It's Absolutely Stunning. You are such an inspiration and I hope you come back to Scotland and I get another chance to work with you. Hugs Rita xxxx

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  13. corinne de france MARCH17 February 2014 at 23:32

    j'aime le noir :-)

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  14. Alexandra♥18 February 2014 at 03:00

    Your projects are always amazing!

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  15. Sue Lelli 18 February 2014 at 06:18

    I made this Black Beauty at the Prima Artventure in California and it is my most Favorite thing I have ever made in a class! And I made an autograph/memory book from the event out of mine. It is a memory I will cherish forever!

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  16. silvergran18 February 2014 at 09:43

    This is FABULOUS! Gorgeous with the colours over!
    Love black... I wear it and create with it.
    Would so love to attend one of your classes. Please advise if New Zealand on your itinerary... :)

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  17. Adriana B18 February 2014 at 10:17

    Black Beauty...Black beautiful indeed , love it

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  18. Anonymous18 February 2014 at 11:33

    So beautiful!!! xxx

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  19. Lynne J18 February 2014 at 15:16

    I love black, find it so dramatic-this is fabulous and definitely not boring!!

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  20. Words and Pictures18 February 2014 at 18:48

    It's so beautiful! Full of depth and drama...
    Alison x

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  21. Svjetlana18 February 2014 at 20:38

    Fabulous cover and love your black! Looking forward to attend your class again!

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  22. Katia18 February 2014 at 20:38

    I love see your projects, there are so amazing!

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  23. Geraldine19 February 2014 at 01:17

    I love black, and this is a stunning journal cover. Maybe you will be doing this in a class in Ireland sometime?

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  24. Sue19 February 2014 at 17:42

    Just stunning. I love black and white and black and yellow colour combinations but rarely use them in my crafting. I think I'll start now.

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  25. Carol McCready19 February 2014 at 18:45

    Lovely journal cover.

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  26. KAT19 February 2014 at 23:33

    Absolutely Finn - this is fantastic! Hopefully I'll get to take this class when you come to the US this summer!

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  27. Seth21 February 2014 at 15:54

    Love it Finn. Rich and sumptuous!

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  28. Fairy Cardmaker, Lisa23 February 2014 at 04:26

    I don't think I will ever understand how you create so many tones in your backgrounds! It's fascinating to look at.

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