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  1. This Week’s Project

    January 25, 2012 by Administrator

    This weeks project…….

     

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  2. Still Creating Cards

    November 22, 2011 by Administrator

    Still working on my Christmas cards. Using spattered backgrounds, glitter and metallic paints. Great fun!

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  3. Simple One Stroke Greeting Cards

    July 7, 2011 by Administrator

    Simple One Stroke Greeting Cards

    These simple greeting cards were painted on watercolor paper using Plaid Folk Art paints.

    The background is painted first.  I used a dampened brush to slightly wet the paper.  I added the muted stripes of bright color allowing the colors to bleed.

    The vines, ferns and leaves were painted after the background dried. The foreground plants were painted using black/licorice paint and floating medium together on the brush.

    For more information about One-Stroke painting check out:

    http://www.dewberrycrafts.com

    or

    http://www.celestinepaints.com/home

     

     

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  4. Zentangle plus tradition equals ?

    July 5, 2011 by Administrator

    What do you get when you combine the lines, patterns and limited palette of Zentangle with traditional decorative painting?  I say you get great fun and great art too!

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  5. I am Busy!

    June 19, 2011 by Administrator

    I have been very busy lately.

    Face painting

    Examiner.com

    This week I face painted at a local community event. See the newspaper coverage by clicking the face painting link.

    I posted my first article with Examiner.co, an online newspaper. I am the new Lansing, MI, Arts and Crafts Examiner. I have included a link above.

    Next week is the big yard sale (weather permitting). I have worked hard to sort and purge the mountain of crafting supplies I own. I have much more work to complete by Saturday. I will also sell hand painted greeting cards and other artwork.

    For readers in the Lansing Michigan area:

    The Big Sale is Saturday and Sunday June 25 and 26 starting a 9:00 AM.  Send me an email for the address if you are interested.

    celestine@celestinepaints.com

     

     

     

     

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  6. I heart graffiti!

    May 21, 2011 by Administrator

    I just love graffiti. These pics are from a legal graffiti wall in our area. It was starting to rain so I had to take pictures from the car.

    The creativity and the colors are always great. I would love to get that feel in my work!

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  7. Primitive Dolls

    May 6, 2011 by Administrator

     

     

     

    I had so much fun making these dolls.  These are very rough cut designs with no patterns and all hand sewn. I was surprised  how quickly I could make one.  I loved playing around with fabric selections from my stash.

    I think I will break out my sewing machine and make more polished versions of these dolls.

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  8. It’s Finished – Portrait Painting

    May 4, 2011 by Administrator

     

    I have finished my portrait painting project.  I painted this in oils which I seldom use.  I used water soluable oils which are easier to use than traditional oils with less smell.  Now, I have to wait at least a two weeks for this painting  to dry. (That part I hate).

    I will finish the Carder Method for portraits video this weekend and I will try another portrait. Who should I paint next? Painting great  a looking man is really fun! :-)   Any suggestions?????

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  9. Here’s a short list of websites I love….

    May 2, 2011 by Administrator

    Here’s a short list of websites I love.  This list is very random. I promise you I do not get anything for mentioning these sites.

    I have discovered these websites (many by accident) and enjoy them all routinely. I could name a many more and I probably missed some goodies.  Feel free to post your additions to my list.

    Books and DVD’s

    Amazon

    Amazon is an all-round online book source, that is easy to use.

    www.Amazon.com  ]

    Alibris – Like Amazon but specializes in used books from many sources.

    http://www.alibris.com/

     

    Supplies

    Oriental Trading- Large variety of miscellaneous items.  Great for school teachers.

    www.orientaltrading.com

    Jerry’s Artarama Great for fine art supplies and hard to find items

    www.jerrysartarama.com/

    Amos Advantage – I have found some really great clearance sale prices here.

    http://www.amosadvantage.com/

    Painting and Craft Lessons

    Cool 2 Craft – Just plain cool!

    http://www.cool2craft.com/

    Visual Arts Network – Free online TV channel that shows paint instruction all day.

    http://www.visualartsnetwork.tv/van_tv.htm

    One Stroke Painting – If you want to learn how to paint and you have never painted before One Stroke is a great place to start.

    www.dewberrycrafts.com

    Everything Crafting

    The Hive – I just love the Hive.

    http://creatingthehive.com/

     

     

    Post your comments and include your favorite web spots!

     

     

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  10. WIP Portrait Painting

    April 30, 2011 by Administrator

    I bought the Carder Method for Portraits DVD.  I am only half through listing to the video.  There are a lot of precise steps to follow.  But I am not that good at following directions.

    I am learning a great deal from the video anyway.

    Well here is my work in progress.  This portrait is from a photograph.

     

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