Time for a new challenge at That's Crafty! - and we are getting grungy.
I have used a reverse canvas and began with some scraps on my desk - some hessian stars that were falling apart and some string - both secured to the canvas to create texture. Once dry I coated it all in black gesso. Dry brushing with white gesso highlighted the textured areas allowing me to emphasise with some blues and browns.
To build up the layers I took some corrugated cardboard and painted it before adding some mesh. Some painted coffee stirrers created the border. My heart came off a recycled project and I wrapped it in various yarns and strings.
My letters were computer printed, mounted for a bit more thickness and highlighted in blue before adding a little paint around the outside.
Nikki
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Wonderfully grungy and so much depth to it, love it Nikki
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Donna xx
A grungy masterpiece! xxx
ReplyDeleteAmazing textures here Nikki.
ReplyDeleteLoving all the texture elements and the structure of all the layers yummy
ReplyDeleteAmazing texture here Nikki and love the addition of mesh and yarn.
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Brilliant Nikki love all the layers but especially that heart.
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Amanda x
This is really greatnikki, textural and striking,
ReplyDeleteLucy x
This is fabulous...love it!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous make Nikki xx Great to see you here too xx This piece looks amazing with lots of grungy details and I too love the heart
ReplyDeleteTFS and hugs Annie xx
Wonderful Nikki, love the wrapped heart and all the wonderful textures! Deb xo
ReplyDeleteStunning! Nikki Can't stop scrolling back up to admire it some more . Love (understatement) everything about it .
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Oh Nikki, this is wonderful! Just love all those different textures and materials - what a fabulous grungy make.
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Oh wow! This really is so brilliant! Fabulous colour and texture! Hugs, Chrisx
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