Saturday, 9 January 2016

ARTastic January Challenge

Okay so I made a note not to enter any challenges until I had my next assignment finished. Well I lied to myself....eeek! But in all fairness I did spend a few hours this morning studying, but then my creative mojo took over and there is so much creative inspiration on FB, and I saw all the wonderful new challenges for January, and I couldn't resist, and ...............(insert more excuses here). As you know when the mojo is happenin' one just has to go with it while one has the opportunity :)  I started out doing a PL page for our London album but my Dylusion Paints beckoned me. So this is my entry for the easy peasy challenge at ARTastic. I really love doing Summer themed layouts using lots of bright colours. Here is the inspo piece of artwork by Isabelle May Tweddle and the criteria is "Summer theme".

This piece is called "Bondi Scene".  My piece is called "Colours of Summer".  I was inspired by the lovely colours and her "painterly" and "impressionistic" style (yes, that's my new terminology coming out so apparently something is sinking in). Thanks to the very talented Marta Lapkowska for the inspo for using the "punchenella" as a stencil. And those Dylusions paints!!! What can I say?! They make me happy every time I use them.


This photo was taken by my DD's very good pal, Hannah. They've been besties since high school & this New Year they travelled all the way to Byron Bay (a 9 hour road trip) to attend a music festival. They camped, swam, ate (& goodness what else!) and I'm sure rocked 'til the wee hours. Anyway I love this summery pic of my girl and couldn't wait to use it for this challenge.  I also managed to use up some old alphas for the title.

Thanks for visiting and don't forget to leave some love so that I know you called in xxx
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14 comments:

  1. Dolly B9 January 2016 at 19:53

    So bright and Happy! and so that is what you were up to with the paints ! looks like you had a fun , creative time and that has to help with your course anyway :) putting it into practice :) and Thank you for joining in at ARTastic

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  2. Lizzy Hill9 January 2016 at 19:55

    Absolutely fantastically fabulous. You've certainly made an impressionistic [!!!!!] mark on me! Those colours and they way you've interpreted the challenge absolutely rock. So happy to see you leaving the study and joining us at ARTastic this month ;)!!!!

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  3. Cheryl10 January 2016 at 07:39

    Just bursting with colour Jo. Looooove it!!!!!

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  4. Jane10 January 2016 at 08:46

    Such a lovely happy and bright layout Jo and I LOVE that background - way to go Dylusions paints!! Also lovely having you join us this month on ARTastic.

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  5. Helen Wallace10 January 2016 at 15:24

    What a wonderful way to avoid the studying! Fresh, bright, vibrant and yes, oh so Summery. Love the use of Punchinella :D

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  6. An'Jenic G.11 January 2016 at 13:44

    Amazing page. I love the colors. They coordinate with your photo, paints and different elements so well. Thanks for joining ARTastic Challenge blog. DT An'Jenic

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  7. Elaine13 January 2016 at 00:28

    Such a bright and fresh page. I love it. The layers behind your photo are perfect. Well done. Thank you for playing along with ARTastic this month and for taking time out from your studies :-). There's always a good reason to craft.

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  8. Angelika13 January 2016 at 01:03

    amazing use of colour! Suits the photo perfectly. I also really like how the background goes from neutral grey woodgrain to coloured woodgrain to just plain colourful. great job!

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  9. Anna Uhras13 January 2016 at 03:10

    Love Love Love This!! Absolutely STUNNING Jo !!! I am so happy that you joining us at ARTastic this month :) Anna xo

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  10. sue13 January 2016 at 15:47

    Fantastic layout!! Just love all the colours that you have worked so well together!! Doing something crafty can always be your reward for studying!! One hours study, 2 hours crafting! :) Thanks for joining our challenge at ARTastic :)

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  11. Unknown15 January 2016 at 08:34

    Oh I just love the colours you have picked out of the inspiration picture. Thank you for joining us and hope you will be back next month for another great challenge.

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  12. Tone K.17 January 2016 at 22:12

    Oh yes !!! Fantastic ! I love your colorful and playful page :) This is really summer with fun and action. Great work ! Thanks for joining us at ARTastic :)

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  13. CraftyKat18 January 2016 at 10:49

    Love your bright happy layout, it certainly feels very summery. I love your stencilling too - I might have to try that myself :) Thanks for playing along with our ARTastic challenge this month.

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  14. Helene Bogren21 January 2016 at 06:16

    Wow! Love these bright colours! Wonderful layout! Thanks for playing along with us at ARTastic!

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