VINTAGE SIMPLE

I was invited to create a 12x12 page by Michelle Chow of  'Scrap-It-Lah' for the October Challenge called

' The Simple Challenge'.

So folks, this is it!!

The word 'simple' can be interpreted in many many ways - simple life, simple leisures and so forth...

I like to relate 'simple' to my elderly mother who is presently 85 years of age. She is our best mum, very simple minded and down to earth with no airs, loving, kind and one who takes life easy.

I was pretty lucky to get hold of her wedding photo which was taken almost 65 years ago in black and white, a very precious vintage keepsake.   This vintage found conjures up a feeling of nostalgia and memories

With this sentimental interest in hand, I used this antiqued image of my mother in  vintage simple wedding gown to scrap a meaningful  page.  I truly believe this creation will provide a timeless appeal.

The photo is printed in sepia,  an off white lace cut and with some stitching done before  it is adhered over a vintage pattern paper.  Strings of pearls and vintage buttons added on as embellishments.

Like it?

Look forward to your comments.

WENDY'S WORK SPACE

This is surely a well organized place to create works of art.

Must be a recycled  beautiful moon cake box with a spacious compartment

to store the different types of paint - crackled, alcohol, glimmer mist  etc...

Well done Wendy!!  Thumps up for you!!

MY ART SANCTUARY

I am always very curious and wish to peek into studios of working artists. I had that opportunity. Most artist said they could work anywhere if they needed to but prefer a dedicated space.

In some studios, there are lots of necessary clutter while in others there are clean space waiting to be filled. The common attribute is that these studios are spaces designed for making art.

Let me share with you my working space as depicted below. I am fortunate to have one in Balinese style. It was formally  my husband's home meeting room but he has kindly vacated it for my use to create art. It is quite functional with several drawers that when pulled out have organized containers for tools and supplies. My main table is made of solid wood and there are oil paintings on the walls which may very soon have to make way for my art pieces. Having good light is equally important but my window is also for me to look outside while I work.

Though I have a dedicated space, I don't like living in chaos. I do keep my table pretty cleaned off and when I have time I go through my stuff and organize them. Some of my friends share similar habits, like the ritual of cleaning our work space and have them ready for the next project.

There are some artist who likes to work in a crowded and messy studio - it is ' organized mess' folks!! Oddly enough they know where everything is, more or less I think.

I love to make my studio an expression of my artwork, surrounded by inspirational art pieces, in awe by the colours and textures, by the paints and brushes and books...etc. the sight  is so inspiring. Not only that, this will welcome the muse on a regular  basis.

I am excited to know that my sanctuary has managed to inspire some recent visitors  to make changes to their work space. One can always organize limited space and make it functional.

What are your  thoughts on artist work space? Love to have your comments.

How about sharing your work area by emailing a picture to me and I will blog it.

What is your dream space?

I have a fantasy studio in  my mind too!!

A WORD OF THANKS

Dear friends and all visitors who dropped by,
here is a " THANK You " tag specially made to
say many thanks, terima kasih, sieh sieh and kam siah
for your comments, support and encouragement.

More creations are now in the making and will be sharing with all very soon!

Oh yes, look out for my craft party posts!!

Stay healthy always!

WELCOME TO MY BLOG

It has been a while I wanted to join the others in blogland but I have been doubtful, not knowing what to expect. However, when I discovered more of the wonderful world of blogs - art, craft, decorating blogs and lurking about the blogs of talented artists, I was so inspired by what I was seeing that I just had to be part of the amazing community of people so willing to share ideas, thoughts and their artistic creations.

I have learnt a great deal in rather a short span of time  from artists and designers locally and abroad , so I am only too happy to pass on any knowledge I have acquired.  I have discovered the joy of sharing techniques, ideas and inspiration.

My blog will serve as my journal, photo album and keepsakes of my art  creations. I   named my blog " Palette of colours" because all my life I love colours - pastel, vibrant and rainbow colours. My blog will  focus not only on my artwork  but also collections of mine and other people's as well.

I think blogging is a great place to try out new ideas and when I am experimenting with new techniques, posting about it on the blog will be useful

Hopefully there will be friends coming by to visit and leave some wonderful comments.  By the number of  comments, I will be able to gauge how well a project/creation is being received.  If I do not  get any at all, I generally know its either an uninteresting post or my  artwork is not speaking to anyone, which can also be a valuable feedback.

I hope to get support and encouragement from my visitors.

THANK YOU FOR DROPPING BY AND DO CHECK OUT MY BLOG FOR MORE....!
                                               
                           PRIDE OF CAMBODIA

I am drawn to texture, it gives depth and dimension.  I created a textural effect of  hard granite like background with a palette knife using stucco paste, a little black lava, natural sand and mixed with gold acrylic paint. Stucco is heavier and thicker to apply than texture gel, it adds heft and weight to an art piece.  This medium can be stamped into, molded, manipulated and painted in various ways.  The strand of green beads belongs to my mum which she had used for praying but not anymore.