Friday 29 March 2013

Where is spring?

Waiting for Spring
 Arm is most definitely on the mend after its unfortunate bath in scalding hot water! I had no idea a cup of boiling water could do that much damage...or take as long to heal.

Finally I did a little work in my journal today, The APR challenge is 'flight' and this is my last minute entry, my Sparklepodge Crow is waiting for Spring. This does look a little wintry for spring but recently the weather in the UK has been so cold and snowy white is forefront in my mind.


The background is built up of layers of white wrapping paper I saved from Christmas (Love a bit of re-cycling) and then layers of gesso and my new friend modelling paste. The crow is black gesso and then a coat of sparklepodge... I just love that name... :)

 After my enforced rest I have been watching loads of You Tube Artsy tutorials, there is so much out there! I now can't wait to get experimenting again just need a bit of spring warmth and I'll be ready to go :)

Added links Paint party friday


                                                   

27 comments:

  1. what a great place to live in and make art with your beautiful surroundings..although I bet its very cold up there at the moment. I like your textured canvas here..some lovely work on your blog

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  2. I love that crow! He looks slighty bewildered that winter is still here. I love all the purple and blue tones and textures in the background, so pretty, even if it is wintry!! (nothing against winter, it has just over stayed its welcome!!)

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  3. Your crow is excellent. She is looking not amused, while waiting about spring. We are waiting too, here in Northern Germany ...
    Hugs and HPPF
    Erika

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    1. Thanks Erika, hope it warms up in Germany soon :)

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  4. So love the texture in this piece. That crow looks impatient too, waiting for the spring!

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  5. your crow is fabulous and i agree sparklepodge is an amazing name. i don't even know what it is but i want some!
    glad to hear your arm is on the mend. sounds like a painful injury.

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    1. Thanks Nic, I do believe it is actually called Modpodge sparkle, It is glue with added glitz, I call it 'sparklepodge'...I think the company should rebrand it and credit me with a few free bottles.

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  6. Fabulous! Absolutely love the texture!

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  7. Wonderful crow on a snowy day! Beautifully captured.

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  8. I love he rich texture in your piece, and the way the bird seems to be peeking out. Blessings!

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  9. Oh, yummy textures here! Sharon is right: it looks as if the crow is waiting for Spring to finally come ....

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  10. Great layers and texture. I love the crow, beautiful work

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  11. Your bird is beautiful! Really lovely and full of wintery light. Ouch on the arm front - boiling water is a dangerous thing clearly. My thing is knives - if it's possible to cut yourself in any way with something then I'll do it. Accidentally of course (I just realised how weird that looked written down!)

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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    1. Thank you Sarah, yes boiling water is best avoided. LOVE your gorgeous cat 'paradise' blog :)

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  12. So glad you recovered in time to fit your Sparklepodge Crow in - love that name.
    I've been watching out for your entry. As always, this is a beautiful collage, and I can imagine its sparkling in the sun (which actually happens to be shining in at this moment).
    Happy to see you back.

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  13. Woah so sorry to hear about your arm. Hope you heal quickly--yowch.

    Also I love that crow. What a beautiful guy he is perched and ready for action. I don't know why those charismatic birds have such a bad rap.

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    1. Charismatic! what a wonderful crow description Sabina :)Agree wholeheartedly.

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  14. Love your crow and those wonderful textures in your piece! Hope it warms up for you soon. Happy PPF!

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  15. Gorgeous texture in your crow piece and I just had a look through your other work, wow!!!! That torn paper on canvas is stunning, really beautiful and I loved your photos of your homeland, what a beautiful place to live and inspire you thank you for sharing!

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  16. Very lovely! Thank you for your visit and have a Happy Easter! :D

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  17. Love your crow, great character and awesome texture! :)

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  18. OOOH - I am loving that wonderful textured crow painting. Hope it warms up as your arm continues to heal. HPPF

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  19. Loving your crow and your great textured journal page.
    Happy Easter and HPPF. Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  20. Love your beautiful crow, the background colors are gorgeous!
    And ouch, remind me never to do that to my arm! Glad you are mending.

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  21. The crow is magic and beautiful and expressing exactly what I currently feel when I look outside of my window waiting also whishfully for spring as you and the crow do.

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  22. Ouch...that sounds like a nasty injury ~ hopefully you're well on the mend by now. I know I'm really late visiting due to the Easter break.
    I've been hearing all about the freezing temperatures over with you...brr! But hopefully spring is coming to call soon.
    Sparklespodge sounds great...although haven't a scooby what I'd do with it! I've been meaning to watch some tutorials too although when I'm not sure...think I'll have to give up sleep to fit it in! ;D
    Have a great week and thanks for sharing your artwork. I love the crow, colours and textures. It's great to read just how you have created the piece too. :D

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  23. So sorry about your accident...hope it heals quickly now!! Love the depth, and texture of the background and your crow is spectacularly spiritual looking!

    Hugs Giggles

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