Into The Great Unknown

Hello Lovely Readers!

Tis the perfect season for some Snowflake Paste action, wouldn't you agree? ;)

Marta created a totally enchanting layout for today - filled with so many delightful subtleties. When you watch Marta's video tutorial, you will see how simple it is to make - will you feel tempted to try? ;)

Hello friends!

It's getting colder & colder here in Poland, the mornings are foggy and frosty. The colors of December mornings inspired me to create this winter layout with a vintage picture. It's just a random photo bought at a flea market, but it's so mysterious and calm, it simply called me to be used.

By the way, I love to use old pictures, as you might have noticed. :) They have an incredible mood, even the photos showing apparently "nothing" are one of a kind and unique.

I created this layout on a plain white sheet of cardboard. I covered it with a layer of White Gesso. After I dried it with a heating tool, I used some White Crackle Texture Paste and a layer of Light Paste to create clear and sharp strokes of paste that are supposed to imitate the frost.

I wanted to create a light, pastel and delicate project, that's why the colors are almost transparent.

I used a Doily stencil with Snowflake Paste, it created an amazing delicate pattern that sparkles and shines.

I built some layers using Resist Canvas with the Damask pattern, old book's pages and notebook's pages.

I used lovely Mechanicals metal Tags and some metal Flowers to create a frosty cool look.

I used only a tint of color with Lindy's Azure Sea spray and Art Alchemy Light Patina paint 'cause I wanted to delicately accent the layers of my composition, the shine of used elements and the textures created.

I love Melange Art Pebbles that come in various sizes, 2 or 3 are enough to complete the whole composition.

I love adding small details in my artworks, they may seem modest but for me, they make a big difference: some tangled thread to create a delightful mess among the order, crocheted doilies that make me think of snowflakes and add a vintage feel that I love so much, simple twine to break the overall elegance... Let's not forget a ghost of stamped patterns, just a touch here and there.

 Here's a video I made for you, I hope it inspires you to create some art in a minimalist palette. :)

I hope that you like my wintery cold & frosty layout. Even cold winter can be beautiful if you add some layers and a touch of Snowflake Paste. :)

xx
Marta

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