After the chaos that was our vacation I thought I should take a few minutes for some creative time. I headed over to the Collage Obsession site to see what the challenge was for the week to get a little inspiration. So, off I went to create a Time Mixed Media piece. I knew I wanted to start with these vintage Pennsylvania Railway cards I got off of E-bay. Aren’t they cool?
I prepared a few canvases at once, which is a great time saving idea and reduces waste of supplies. I layered the cards, some vintage book pages and sheet music and then covered them with a fluid acrylic in Titan Buff. It is close to the colour of the paper and I just applied it with my finger so as not to cover up too much of the papers. I really wanted them to show through.
This was my “Time” piece. Elephants playing on top of a clock, seems possible doesn’t it? haha. I incorporated the elephants as our youngest Amelia seems a little obsessed with them lately.
I added this oh so true quote on it.
While I was in the groove, I thought I would create a couple extra finished pieces with the backgrounds I had done. Here is the proud rooster strutting his stuff enjoying his journey high atop this bike he found in the farm yard.
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I thought I would incorporate hearts into this one. Isn’t she a little cutey?
I am loving the monochromatic look of these with just little pops of colour. I think I shall do a few more.
Renee, I LOVE the old railway cards, such a cool idea!
Thanks lady, I love finding random vintage things like that.
LOVE the little heart girl…..is she a copy or original?
It is a graphic I got from the Graphics Fairy. She has so much awesome stuff.
Renee, I absolutely love what you’ve done! Anyone would be lucky to receive these! Thanks so much for sharing your process as well. xo
Aww thanks Tiffany!!
I love all of them!
Thank you, thank you!!
Yor art is so delighful. Love it!
SO sweet
Oh I love all three! I am a first time visitor – I just signed up for the collage obsession page and wandered in from there. I spent some time looking around and I really like your style! and I love how much of your art you share on your blog. Inspiring! Cheers
Thanks Cathy!! I just went and found your blog, SO lovely and interesting. Your life seems exciting. I have started following you :)
Renee I LOVE these cards
Thanks Nancy but they are paintings :)
I agree the l little pops of colour really add to your page. Love the rooster on the bike. Lovely collaged pages.