This week's was Inspiration Avenue creative challenge was all bright and gleamy - the theme was "Shine".
I very rarely use shiny things in my work - I'm much more naturally inclined to rusty, tea stained or otherwise aged things. I like that about the challenges though - they make you step outside your comfort zone a bit!
For this mini canvas I've used some silver acrylic paint, along with sequins and tiny little metallic hearts (I think they were originally from a confetti packet!) to decorate. I'll be adding this (and a few more of these mini canvases with easels) to my etsy shop this week.
Click here to see lots more lovely shiny things, but be warned - you may have Take That singing in your head all week afterwards...!
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Ooooh Angie I like!!! Yes it is quite different and it's nice to step out of your comfort zone isn't it!!! Like me with big canvas! Now I'm addicted - just bought four more LOL!
ReplyDeleteLovely. It's great to use things you wouldnt normally use
ReplyDeleteoh fun and inspiring to others to try new things!
ReplyDeleteShel
This is a very pretty piece. I love the colours & the pattern - very nice!
ReplyDeleteSince I painted a gold background for my "Shine" contribution I've gone mad on metallic paints. I'm part way through a bronze & silver now :-)
Kat X
Your mini creations are just darling and it offers an affordable alternative for us collectors who have to have something between holidays! ;D Working outside our comfort zone is always such a challenge, isn't it ~ fun though too.
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Sharon
A cute little piece. Love the shiny hearts.
ReplyDeleteYay to stepping out of comfort zones!
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are really nice. They make me happy just to look at them. Good job!
ReplyDeleteI realize I'm late getting here, Angie, but I sure love how you put the "Shine" in this challenge piece. Like you, I'm not much of a glitter gal. But you handled this challenge quite well and created a lovely piece that may be outside your comfort zone, but truly lovely and inspirational. You KNOW how much I love your work, and this piece is no exception. Great IA challenge entry.
ReplyDeletethe shine on this piece just ENHANCES it; I think a good decision for sure.
ReplyDeleteI think you do Shine...in everything! I'm going to do a little window shopping in your shop now...I see a lot of priti in it!
ReplyDeletexox
Yay..this is super beautiful and so lovely..like a meditative symbolic experience..gorgeous! Wonderfully color-rich and expressive..love it!
ReplyDeleteThankyou for your kind sweet words!
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victoria~
love it. and i can't believe it even matched the tripod thing you had it on!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your sweet comments, they always make my day! :)
ReplyDeleteHii - greetings from Scotland!! Great little blog you have here - your art is lovely. I would love to brghten up my new flat with your painting! Please do count me in enjoy OWOH x
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