More of Mixed-media Goodness: Prima Mid-release is here!

Dear Friends!
This week starts off with some really exciting news - I can finally reveal some more new products of mine!

As always - I'm absolutely thrilled to introduce them and can't wait to hear your opinions and to see how they will inspire all kinds of wonderful art works.

Are you curious? :)
First of all, you really need to visit this Prima blog post where all the new art babies of mine are properly introduced + you will see them "in action" as my wonderful Creative Team created absolute wonders! It's a must see, folks!

Secondly, you will find the product descriptions and instructions how to use them in Art ExtraVagance Art Files and Art Alchemy Art Files on my blog.

So what news do we have in stock for you.....? :)

A set of super magical Rust Pastes

New Metallique Colors of Art Alchemy Acrylic Paints

Super Versatile Sculpture Medium

I'd like to present a project of mine that will give you some idea of the possibilities of these new products.

You know how I love altering items and books are one of my all-time favourites, so when I could finally put my hands on my new Art Extravagance Rust Paste I just had to use it on one of my books, waiting on the shelf for a mixed-media makeover.

I started the whole process priming the cover with Art Basics Heavy Black Gesso and next adding old, weathered texture using Art Extravagance White Crackle Paste.

(Speaking of Art Basics -have you heard you can now get them in a 6 pack sample kit?)

Next layers were my new, beautifully shiny Art Alchemy paints: for this project I used 3 colors from Metallique Line: Black Berry, Steampunk Copper and Brass Hardware - I wanted the colors to correspond with the natural shades of rust.

Next using a piece of chipboard, some burlap, lace, Mechanical numbers and a small wooden panel I started building layers which were covered with my Rust Pastes - I used different proportion of each color on each panel and to make it all look more natural and help the layers stand out a bit.

A tip for you: for the best effects you can simply dab one or 2 colors of Rust Paste on the surface with a stiff brush or sponge, let it dry and then add finishing touches with the last color.

Because I wanted to make my rust effect to look as natural as possible, I added some Art Stones on the edges of the chipboard panel and when the Rust Pastes were still wet, I sprinkled some Art Ingredients Mica Powder - Copper and Rust in the chosen parts of my composition. That was my way to add some extra metallic sparkle to quite matte finish of the Rust Paste.

My last step was decorating the top panel with my new Mechanical Pocket Watch which I filled with one of the biggest pebbles glued on the vintage image, some rusty screw heads and finally - sprinkling some Mica Flakes and Micro Beads which were glued down with Art Basics Soft Gloss Gel.

After all the work, my book looked completely different and I have to say I'm really pleased with the results!

I hope I managed to increase your appetite. ;)
If you need a little bit more inspiration, my Creative Team never fails!

Here are the stunning artworks the girls created for this release. You will find more photos and the detailed descriptions of each of these projects on Prima, make sure you visit this post!

and new Art Alchemy paints magically used in this mixed media collage:

Gayle and Kasia made wonders with Sculpture Medium:

Linda and Olga conducted amazing experiments with Rust Pastes:

Don't miss Linda's incredible silver key makover!  :)

You will find much more on Prima and if you have any questions about how to use the new products, head on for more info to Art ExtraVagance Art Files or leave a comment under this post and me and my Team will do our best to help you out.
You can also join our Open Studio facebook group and we can talk there. :)

I simply can't wait to hear your opinions and see you create!

Doing a very happy dance

Let's Stick Together

Happy creative Friday, everyone!

I just can't wait to share with you this brand new inspiration created by Kasia.

Not only did she make such brilliant use of my new products, but she also created a layout that simply makes my heart smile.

And let's not forget the video tutorial! We hope you will feel inspired to create something of your own! (Pssst... Don't forget to share it in our Open Studio facebook group. :) )

Hello Friends,

Today I'd love to show you how amazing are the new Art Alchemy acrylic paints. I made a new video tutorial so that you can see how great it is to be working with these paints.

I used them to create a background on white cardstock. The Art Alchemy paints are permanent and waterproof so you can use any water-based medium and nothing will happen to your background.

The cute couple in the photo are my parents. :) My dad used to be a keen amateur photographer. He would take lots of pictures and developed them himself. As you may guess, now I have a lot of material to scrap about. ;)

I love to make my own mists with Mica Powders. You can mix any colors and get a completely new one! This time I used Teal + Deep Water and Rust.

My project is, as always, full of layers; I really love creating dimensional effects in my works.

There are also many splashes, for me the work seems incomplete without them.

The heart and the stars that you can see below come from new Mechanicals line.

Can you see how beautifully Art Alchemy paints shine? I'm sure, now they will be in every of my works. And once you try, you will fall in love with them, too! :)

You can follow the whole creative process in my video. I hope you will enjoy it and feel inspired and encouraged  to create with us.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to leave them in the comments below.


Happy creating!
Kasia

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