Working in an art journal is a wonderful way to relax and play around with ideas. I did this page with inspiration from a magazine for the paper pieced heart. The quote comes from the internet after doing a search for art quotes. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was the right one for this page.
I love using metal in my art work. I got the fancy clock hands from a gentleman that was selling a whole little drawer full of them for $2.00 so, you will probably see them pop up now and then in my work.
The background is done by gluing down some music themed tissue paper. When that was dried, I used gelatos and smoothed the colors in by wetting it with a baby wipe. The edges are a darker brown and the middle is the same color only applied much lighter. I also added a little orange under the heart. I still wanted the edges darker so, at the end, I used a slight bit of black.
The piece is finished off with fiber around the heart, a metal circle embellishment lace, heart die cuts and Inka gold paint applied around the heart and on the stars.
I continue to try to improve on my lettering. I used a Speedball pen and nibs dipped in Indian Ink. It's a little nerve racking because the ink is very permanent and does not erase for mistakes so, you are stuck with what happens!!
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