Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Cool Cats

A few years ago, I happened upon a little elf stealing food from the pantry, I couldn't figure out the identity of this elf because she was wearing shades...

Materials: Patterned paper (MLS); pens (Sakura); flowers (Petaloo); Vibez, Spritz and Shimmerz (Shimmerz Paints); Misc: ribbon, mask, seed beads, colored pencils

I've been waiting a long time to scrap these pictures and finally, the Lil' Critters line from My Little Shoebox inspired me. Along with a few Petaloo flowers that I painted with Shimmerz in Magenta then sprayed with Grape Escape Vibez to get the right color.


I was inspired to use purple on this layout (a color that I NEVER use) because of something that my momma told me. She said that she read about an artist who purposely incorporated a color that she didn't like into her work so that she could be more neutral in her assessment of her design. By incorporating a color that she doesn't like, she automatically became less personally involved in her work and she can become a better critic of her own project. Interesting idea, no?

So I did just that. I put some purple in. What is unexpectedly funny is that I ended up enjoying my purple. In fact, I really like it. Somehow in the addition of purple flowers, I made peace with that color. I'm not sure how.



Which brings me to my challenge to you...incorporate a color that you don't normally use in your next project. I'd love to hear your thoughts on how this addition changed your work. Make sure you leave me a comment with a link so I can visit.

By the way...I'd like to thank Sakura for sending me the gel pens that I used to make my title. I love Sakura pens! Thank you!



Happy Creating!

xoxo
Bethany

5 comments:

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is GORGEOUS Bethany!! I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee the photo and the misting!!! I ave been using yellow a lot lately....not one of my FAVE colors to use paper wise....but been doing it!!! Tell your Mama, she is one smart woman! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

Jocelyn said...

Love this one....the photo is adorable and the flower just perfect!!!

Wishing you a great day!!! ;-)

Unknown said...

The purple looks wonderful on this page!

erin said...

love the bright happy contrasts here!

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