Post 232: Mixed Media Layout: Beautiful

Hi Friends :)

I'd like to share a Mixed Media Layout titled "beautiful" today. The sketch and colors of my layout are influenced by the Dusty Attic Moodboard for July. I loved those colors :) 

Process:

I found this really beautiful and powerful image of a dancer with fire coming out from her. So decided to make a layout around it.  

I altered the Dusty Attic Chipboards by embossing them, to add color, dimension and shine :) the feathers were attached to the dancer's photo to depict flying, she almost looks like a modern angel to me! The paradise bird chipboard was embossed in multiple colors to add interest. I added thread at some places for texture. At the bottom of the photo, I've added strings of thread and beads, I think it almost looks like a dream catcher :) 

I thought about what secondary sentiments to add and then decided to add words associated with true beauty; #authentic, #amazing by stamping and genuine, artful, soulful and creative with stickers.

I've done stenciling with distress inks and background stamping. Layers of colors were added using acrylic paints and zig markers. In the end, I created some splatter of gesso and ink. 

Here are a few close-up photos of the layout:

Here is a full photo of the layout:

List of Supplies:

Dusty Attic Chipboard - Boho feathers 

Dusty Attic Chipboard - Bird of paradise

Dusty Attic Chipboard - Hashtag Sayings #2

Dusty in Colour Paint- Oceania 

Dusty Attic Stencil- Tracks

Mudra Craft Stamps Mini Stamp- Washi Tape

Stamplorations Stamp- Winged Things (Bee's Knees)

Stamplorations Stamp- Bold Sentiments Hashtag Authentic 

Stamplorations Stamp- Art Marks (Sherry Russ Designs)

Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers 

Aqua Brush

Ranger's Embossing Powders: Black, Tiger Lily and Sky Blue

Versamark Watermark Mini Inkpad 

Ranger's Heat Tool 

Thread

Tombow Mono Multi Glue

Gems and beads

Prima's Heavy White Gesso 

Palette Knives 

Ranger's Distress Mini Inkpads- spiced marmalade, carved pumpkin, black soot

Ranger's Archival Inkpad- Manganese Blue 

Prima's Crochet Doily Die 

Black and White cardstock 270 gsm 

I am playing along with the following challenges:

Dusty Attic July 2017 Challenge (I was inspired by the colors and sketch)

Mixed Media Place July Challenge (I was inspired by the quote and the word beautiful)

Mixed Media & Art July Challenge  (I was inspired by the word wings)

Creative Artiste's Challenge #28

Scrapki Wyzwaniowo July- Beauty 

Rubber Dance July Theme Challenge (I've added thread)
HLS July MM Challenge (texture added via threads, chipboard, acrylics)
SSS Monday Challenge- Get in shape (used 3d embellishments)
SSS Wednesday Challenge- We're seeing stars (stamped stars)

Thanks for your time!

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Stay Blessed.