Here is my effort - and the point where I am usually very critical of my work - but today all that has changed.
My Week 1 Part 1 in the style of wonderful Tam.
There are lots of techniques on this course which I have never tried and probably never would have.
This page consists of many layers, which include writing
Watercolours and paint
Stamping and printing
Week 1 Part 2
My first portrait ever!
After which you 'dribble' water along the top.
Which was very scary for me as I thought it would totally ruin my work!
Which was very scary for me as I thought it would totally ruin my work!
The water made the paint trickle all the way down the hair and nearer the bottom ran along the edge of it almost like an outline.
-and along the bottom (I did have to tip it up as it would have dripped all over my table)
Instead of panicking seeing the paint run it was very cathartic, and looked like someone shedding tears!
I found it mesmorising.
It is extremely rare for me to cry - so this was fascinating!
It is a dark day today so the light levels are really low so hard to capture the true colours
Having seen the latest course work on the site - Week 2 is going to be brilliant.
More techniques - and I will be coming back to this to improve it.
Thank you for looking.
And if you happen to see this Tam - thank you from the bottom of my heart for tempting me out of my arty crafty doldrums.
There are over 1,000 people who have joined Tam's journalling course
Actions speak louder than words!
If this has tempted you to have a go at something completely different, why not click on the link in my side bar and take a look for yourself - you will be amazed.
19 comments:
wow Lottie - gorgeous pages, love the backgrounds you have created and I would never have guessed you hadn't painted a portrait before! I'm off to have a look
Wow Lottie this is beautiful. Your portrait is gorgeous. I can't believe it's the first one you have done. The colours of your painting and stamping are lovely. As usual your work is stunning. Hugs x ChrisB
Totally fab pages Lottie, your layers look fantastic and wow that portrait, it's just brilliant - off to take a look at the link xxxx
hi lottie; i did get to see this post! :)) this right here, your post, your enjoyment of the course, your happiness and change is exactly what i do it for. <3 i'm very moved by this! thank you so much.
ps. i LOVE your art creation (got so caught up by the other stuff, didn't even mention it!). i very much love her face, the colours in the background and the beautiful layers you've created. :)) x
Love what you made Lottie! I will have a look at that site!
First portrait! I wish I could do that it's beautiful.
Oh you could Pearl - you really could - just click on the link and have a go
There are videos and pdf files - everything you could possibly need to create a portrait and so much more!
a wonderful creation...I joined the group but havent watched or done anything yet but will make the time to do that now.
You won't regret doing so Paula
It is so 'freeing' not to judge one's own work I found. It's not longer 'good' 'OK' 'bad' etc
It now 'just is' and totally absorbing.
Brilliant pages Lottie, love the background and your portrait is wonderful.
I shall go and look at the site.
xxx Hazel.
Glad you're enjoying the course Lottie, you've made a fabulous start here, your portrait looks wonderful and the dribbled paint worked beautifully!
It really is a wonderful course isn't it. I love your journal page - the background detail is fabulous and your portrait beautiful! I'd never painted a portrait before either and found Tam's instruction so clear and inspiring.
Look forward to seeing what you do for the next part.
What gorgeous work!
Just had a quick back scan of what you've posted while I've been away from my computer and as always, it's inspiring.
Love the flowers too.
TFS
xxxxxx
what a fantastic page Lottie..love all the layers and arent we learning a lot..such as dribbling paint etc..I wouldnt have thought of doing the stuff she has taught us in a million years. I cant believe there are negative people out there who criticse a fantastic course such as this..well lets not waste time on such time wasters and enjoy ourselves! Thanks very much for your comment on my little whimsies...I have painted all 4 of them now so am on to the background and I am learning such a lot and having fun
Sorry I have not visited for a while - and wow - this looks like a new direction. Am loving what you are doing - the first page you show has such wonderful colours - and the portrait is superb.
Am now going to have to follow your link.
Lottie, it's such a beautiful spread, don't go back and do anything to it... It's perfect! I love your background too and I can't believe we got sneered at! Their loss, not ours. I am stunned that I have enjoyed the whimsies so much - it's so far outside my comfort zone!! 'o)
Your journal pages are gorgeous; Dear Lottie,i am so pleased you have joined Tam's workshop; she is a beautiful soul indeed!
brilliant! Such amazing work, Lottie!
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