Perfection is Overrated - by Lanette Erickson

Hello All, You Amazing Creative People!

Today I am sharing a tiny reversed canvas filled with texture, color, and lots of creative details! For this project, I focused on the sentiment “Perfection is Overrated”—because sometimes the most beautiful art happens when we simply let go, get a little messy, and have fun creating!

I started by adding a mix of Finnabair Resin Elements to the background, creating lots of dimension and interest. Next, I added layers of texture before bringing in lots of gorgeous color using a mix of Liquid Acrylics and Impasto Paints.

Once I had my colors where I wanted them, I used dry brushing to bring back the details and highlight all those wonderful raised textures. I love how the layers of color and texture work together to create a little piece that is full of personality!

And, of course, I had to add a little dress form and some beautiful flowers to finish it off! After all… perfection may be overrated, but a little sparkle and a few flowers are always a good idea! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope I’ve inspired you in some small way to let go of perfection, get a little messy, and spend some creative time in your art space. Most importantly, have FUN creating!

Until next time,

Hugs & Have FUN Creating!

Lanette

Finnabair products used - all the images linked to the Mixed Media Place online store:

Mixed-media Easter Egg by Kasia Salmanowicz

Hello,

Although there's still a lot of time left until Easter, I've already decided to make an Easter egg. It's different than usual, because it's a mixed-media one, full of textures with the addition of Clay elements and Finnabair moulds, which you're probably already familiar with.

As a base, I chose an egg with a bow made of HDF material, plus pieces of lace and fabric, and accessories from moulds – you can find the full list of products used at the end, so be sure to check it out and visit the Mixed Media Place store.

I chose four colors from the Liquid Acrylic Paint series, which blended beautifully with water. After they were completely dry, I bleached them thoroughly.

I invite you to watch my video tutorial, where you'll see all the steps.

Have a nice day,

Kasia Salmanowicz

Finnabair products I have used - all the images linked to Mixed Media Place or online store:

Vintage-style tags by Kasia Salmanowicz

 Hello,

This time I made two vintage-style tags with a whole bunch of Finnabair products. Each of the projects is a composition full of structures and contrasts, made using the mixed media technique.

The base was two tags made of HDF material, which, due to their thickness, constitute a solid foundation for the project. I arranged layered compositions on them using various elements: Finnabair chipboards, old laces, castings from moulds and clay mass, and metal accessories - such as flowers and small details. These elements built the spatiality and character of the whole project.

I also reached for a structural paste, which gave additional texture and made the surface not completely flat. I glued the whole thing with Soft Matte Gel and Heavy Body Gel.

After building the composition, I dried the whole project thoroughly and then primed it with white gesso. Thanks to this, the surface was ready to receive the color. I reached for paints from the Liquid Acrylic Paint series and used three colors that smoothly interpenetrated. After they were completely dry, I moved on to the final stage - whitening, which allowed me to pull out the most protruding fragments of the composition and give the project depth. This is how the tag duet was created. 

Have a nice day,

Kasia Salmanowicz

Finnabair products I have used - all the images linked to Mixed Media Place or online store: