6TH Annual Blog Swap "My Body is a Cage" at Marions Blog.

I'm so behind in posting this, but better late than never to thank the wonderful Marion Bockelman ( Bockel24 ) for once again hosting another fabulous Annual ATC Swap. Below you will see the ATC's I recieved and I love each and every one them.

The First one is from Christa
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14257786@N05/7177914203/in/photostream

The second one is from Sandy.
http://stempelchaotin.wordpress.com/2012/05/04/my-body-is-a-cage/

and the third is from Martina.
http://martinas-stempel-gewerkel.blogspot.de/2012/04/6th-annual-blog-swap-announcement-my.html

Thank You Ladies. The ATC's are totally Fabulous. Thanks again Marion for another Fabulous Swap and all your hard work. It is so appreciated. See you again next Year.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo

ATC,s Art Journaling and Creative Works

Apologies to all my followers for being such a bad blogger of late. It's just that " Life Stuff" ya know that I have been so wrapped up in of late. Wev'e all been there Right!. But I still find the time to cram in some creative work along the way. It's good for my sanity ya know......... I have been playing in my much neglected Art Journal again. Mmm about time too. Here's a couple of pages to show you. Tumblefish studio has released  some georgeous new stuffs over at Deviant Scrap that I have been having a play with too as well as Crowabout StudioB and Finecrafted Designs to boot. These ladies sure do keep me busy. So hop on over to the store and browse the delights that awaits you there. I am participating once again in Denise Phillips ATC Blog Swap over at Birdnuts and Mixed Media. New to me but I am having a great time participating and have made some new friends along the way. There is still time to join in the fun so hop on over to Denise's blog and have a look. You could win a fabulous prize too just for participating. Anyhow enough of my waffle. Till the next time.................

                                                                    I am Perfect.

Art Journal page created with thanks to Crowabout StudioB, Tumblefish Studio, Fiddlette Designs and Nancie Rowe Janitz.

                                                               Create Art Forever.

Art Journal page created with thanks to Fiddlette Designs and Nancie Rowe Janitz

                                                            Create Art Everyday..

Art Journal Page created with thanks to Fiddlette Designs, Nancie Rowe Janitz and Paper Whimsy.

                                                                      In Bloom. 

 An 8x10 Digital Illustration created with Thanks to Tumblefish Studios.
FULL CREDITS HERE

                                                                   Can you Fly ?

A 5x7 Digital Illustration created with thanks to Tumblefish Studios.
Full Credits HERE

                                                              Across the Sea.

An 8x8 Digital Illustration created with thanks to Crowabout StudioB.
Full Credits HERE 

                                                                   Sunshine.

An 8x10 Digital Illustration created with Thanks to Finecrafted Designs.

Full Credits HERE

My Cut and Paste ATC entries for the July swap over on Denise's blog.

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Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo

Book of Secrets finished project work.

As mentioned in a previous post I have been undertaking another online workshop with the fabulous Andy Skinner. This time round it was his Book of Secrets Workshop. Playing with paint techniques to create a Steampunk style book with a hidden secret. I had so much fun with the techniques learnt I created not one but four pieces. I must say that Andy's classes are great fun. He is a Fabulous teacher with a wealth of knowledge. Nothing is too much trouble for this guy and his sense of humour has now become legendary in the forums. He's a real hoot and that's what I love about him. If you have chance to take one of his classes I can assure you that you will not be dissapointed. You will learn a great deal, be in very good company and make a lot friends along the way. Roll on the next class. I can't wait..................................Here's my creations. Enjoy.

PROJECT 1

                                                                   SECRET BOOK.  

                                                                    
                                                                     PROJECT 2
                                                   STEAMPUNK HEART BOOK BOX.

                                                                  PROJECT 3
                                                        STEAMPUNK CHEST.

 

                                                                    PROJECT 4.
                                                                 IS IT A BOOK?

                                                              IS IT A JOURNAL?

                                               NAH! IT'S MY NEW KINDLE COVER.

                                                             
                                                               
                                                                      NEAT EH!

thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.

Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo



Recent Creative Works

Just a quick post to catch up on my recent creative works. Marsha aka Tumblefish Studio has released two Fabulous new kits over @ Deviant Scrap. Summer Junque 1 &Summer Junque2. Delightfully vintage and a sweet colour pallette. I had a lot of fun with these two kits and I have a few more ideas up my sleeve, so I have not finished playing with these just yet!! Nancy aka Crowabout StudioB has released a delightfully wacky kit and it is just pure crazy. I love it. Aptly named Wacky Pack it is jammed full of elements and of course collage sheets for all you cut and pasters out there. So hop on over to Deviant Scrap and check these baby's out.

LIBERTY.

An 5x7 Digital Illustration created using Summer Junque 1 from Tumblefish Studio.
Full Credits HERE

                                                          MADAME BUTTERFLY.

An 5x7 Digital Illustration created using Summer Junque 2 from Tumblefish Studio.
Full Credits HERE 

                                                             WACKY STUFF.



A 7x5 Digital Illustration created using Wacky Pack from Crowabout StudioB.

Full Credits HERE

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.

Hugs Fiona oxoxoxo



An ATC Trade and Recent Digital Work

It's that time of year again when Marion (Bockel 24 ) holds her annual ATC Swap and I am so glad to be invited to participate again this year. The theme " My Body is a Cage " Here is my three cut and paste cards which is in the mail winging it's way to Marion in Germany. I look forward to seeing what I recieve. Thanks Marion for another great swap this year. My Digital Artwork just recently has taken on a bit of the surreal and I am enjoying exploring this new path. Keeps the brain ticking over just nicely thank you. We all need a push sometimes to keep our creative juices flowing and I'm liking where this is taking me. I have been doing another online class with the wonderful Andy Skinner. Boy this man is so talented and will post over the next few days what I've been creating with his most excellent instruction.So keep your eyes peeled. If you have a chance to take one of his classes do so, you won't be dissapointed I an testament to that. You can find Andy's classes here.

http://www.andyskinnercrafts.com/online-workshops.html

Cut and Paste ATC's created with thanks to Tumblefish Studio and Holliewoos Studios at Deviant Scrap.

Solar Plex.

A 12x6 Digital Illustration created with thanks to Tumblefish Studio and Holliewood Studios.

Full Credits HERE

                                                                  Take the Air.                                                        

 A 12x10 Digital Illustration created with thanks to Tumblefish Studio.
Full Credits HERE
                                                        
                                                                  Fashionista.

An 8x10 Digital Illustration created with thans to Finecrafted Designs.
Full Credits HERE 

                                                                    Flying Free.

An 8x10 Digital Collage created with thanks to Crowabout StudioB.
Full Credits HERE

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona oxoxoxo

Timeworn Techniques and The Alchemist.

You may remember a few posts back I commented that I had rediscovered getting messy with Paint. Well here is what I have been up to these past eight weeks. I have been taking an online workshop with Andy Skinner called Timeworn Techniques. Learning different Timeworn paint effects such as various stages of  rust,old tin, leather,chipped paint,aged ivory,burnt copper and copper patinas to name but a few. A whopping twenty techniques learnt plus a variety of texture techniques. All this culminating in a final altered art piece combining the techniques learnt. I had a total blast and I reccomend his courses without a shadow of a doubt.So may I introduce you to The Alchemist my finished altered art piece from the class.

                                                       

                                                               The Alchemist. 

                                                                      
                                                                 The Alchemist.

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Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo

Back after a Break...........

It's been awhile since my last blog post,but that doesn't mean that I've been idling away my time doing nothing. In fact it is the complete opposite I have been extremely busy creative wise that is. Apart from my digital Illustration work I have been taking an online class with Andy Skinner this past eight weeks in his Timeworn Techniques Workshop and I have had an absolute Blast. I have been getting down and dirty with Paint learning all sorts of techniques to which the outcome resulted in combining what we learnt in constructing an assemblage piece incorporating the techniques covered in the workshop. The final piece constructed is then to be entered into a competition organised by DecoArt the manufactures of the paint used and judged by three people. Imagine the shock when Andy announced in class this week that one of the judges was the man himself  TIM HOLTZ................................ Holy Crap am I nervous or what. But whatever happens I am extremely proud of my piece and what I learnt and achieved. I will post pictures of my final piece after the judging and winner is announced hopefully sometime at the end of next week. Anyhow onto what I have created Illustration wise. The Designers over at Deviant Scrap have been busy releasing some georgeous stuffs for me to play with. Tracey from Hidden Vintage Studios has released..........  Almost Alice and April Showers, two delightfully vintage image kits and I am in love. Marsha from Tumblefish Studios has released a fabulous vintage eclectic mix of a kit called Lowbrow and Evelyn from Finecrafted Designs has released a Deliciously sweet kit called Bee Yourself. So hop on over and check these beauty's out.                                                                                                              

I Found Myself In Wonderland. 

A 12X10 Digital Illustration created using Almost Alice from Hidden Vintage Studios.

Full Credits HERE

                                                                  April Showers.

 An 8x10 Digital Illustration created using April Showers from Hidden Vintage Studios.
Full Credits HERE

                                                     Crazy Madame Fontaine.

 A 10x8 Digital Illustration created using LowBrow from Tumblefish Studio.
Full Credits HERE
                                                           
                                                                  Do You Wish.

 A 12x10 Digital Illustration created using LowBrow from Tumblefish Studio.

Full Credits HERE

                                                                    Honey Girl.

 A10x8 Digital Illustration created using Bee Yourself.
Full Credits HERE

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read.
Hugs Fiona.oxoxoxo