A Souvenir

My Friends...

New Monday = new inspiring artwork by my Team! :)

Today we have Monika who created a breathtaking cover for her new art journal. Book Art at its best!!

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And now get ready to be amazed... :)

Hello!

Today, I'd like to show you a cover of my art journal with lots of textures, embelishments and colors.

I had so much fun creating it!

My new art journal is a vintage book that I bought a while ago. It was waiting for two months before I decided to finally alter it.

First - as always - I reached for Heavy White Gesso but this time I had to apply three layers of it - it turned out that the originally red cover of my book kept staining. Finally, I gave up and decided I will be ok with a slightly pinkish color - I often use it in my works, so why not?! ;)

I added some paper tapes and a new stamp from the Old Town set.

My next layer was Opaque Matte Modeling Paste and Weaving stencil.

After drying, I added all the metal elements (including Mechanicals) some of which I cut into pieces (for example the flowers).

Once again, the best product to glue all these trinkets turned out to be Soft Gloss Gel.

Then I reached for Micro Beads (Bronze & Copper) - first, I was applying them rather carefully but later on, when I got the feel of them - I was more brave to use these beautiful tiny elements.

As for the color, I used one of my favorites among Finnabair's latest release - Mica Powders in Pink and Teal.

I added some freehand stamping with Messy stamp and a couple of drops of Old Paper Distress Ink.

I decided to place a clock face on one of the caps and added even more Micro Beads and some gold Silks paint.

Finally, a layer of Clear Crackle Paste (I can't stop myself from using it...) and I left the whole piece to dry.

I hope I inspired you to create your own art journal covers.
Hugs!

Monika

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