Pours with Stencil Application

Unfortunately not all of my pours turn out the way I want them to so they make great play pieces.
I sell different sizes of stencils in my Etsy shop and haven't had the time to play with them...so last night was my planned play date.

  I love all three of them but especially the one in the middle.  All are  done on 4" x 4" canvas panels.   So far I have not encountered any warping with the smaller board canvas pieces which are my preference over the larger pieces.

My canvas pieces are hand wrapped artist grade canvas boards which are available  in a variety of sizes.  They "pour" so much nicer than the nubby grades.

I also used the new Dynasty Duo stencil brush....AWESOME......  I had some bleeding with the leaf stencil but that was my fault .... I had washed my brush and did not towel dry it well enough before I used it....  Lesson Learned.

It is great to have an alternative choice when a pour is less than desirable ....

Check out my Etsy site.   www.artisticrenderings.etsy.com

Canvas Pour Dip Necklace

Everyone is going big it seems so I decided to go the other way.....  This is a dip on a small 2 x2" canvas.  I have to find something for the back so will be scouring tomorrow.  This is the first one I have done in necklace form....and I love it.  For some reason my first thought is George Washington.  The beads are ceramic, handmade lamp work and bone.  The chain portion is knotted cording.

Have another one, different colors on my work table for another night.

COMING SOON to my ETSY Shoppe

COMING SOON TO  WWW.ARTISTICRENDERINGS.ETSY.COM which is my Etsy site.

The red handled brushes are the NEW DYNASTY High End Stencil Pro brushes.  For now I will carry the 1/4", 1/2" and 1" sizes.   The bristles are soft and flexible.  They deliver an even distribution of color with crisp edges and clean stencil images.

The bottom Brush is a DYNASTY IPC Brush.  Ink, Pastel and Chalk brushes.  The one shown is a flat blending brush which is full and WONDERFUL.  I will carry this in all three sizes.  Small, medium and large.

On my site I will provide some closer photos of my offerings.

I am not sure if I will sell individually per line or individually.  Does anyone have a comment?

I have been using these brushes and others in the Dynasty line for about 8 years....I don't use any other brushes with the exception of an occasional speciality technique brush.

All of the lines are exceptional in quality, performance and finished piece of art.

Polymer Clay Necklace

Newly finished.  Polymer clay necklace using a texture roller.  The beads are handmade lamp work and Czech beads.  I painted Paynes Grey and then used a bronze metallic paint to embellish and brass spacers/clasp.

Landscape Guitar

I saw this on Facebook and just fell in love with it so this is my preliminary rendition.   I used a musical note stencil for the finger string area sideways.... It looks a little plain so I will use this one to play with....I have a longer canvas to do another which is a gallery wrap vs this canvas panel.   Just doesn't look "finished" to me.  Any ideas?

Acrylic Skin Ring and Necklace Set

I really liked this acrylic skin when it dried and I am pleased with the final result.  I will probably sell this set just with a simple silver chain for the necklace but it needs to dry a bit longer.

CBD RELIEF cream and Foot Neuropathy

I have foot neuropathy with various painful symptoms.  Feelings of Itching, burning, bee stings, needle pokes, aching, fever, swelling, coldness, sharp and dull pains, etc.  Those who have it know what I am talking about.  Sometimes just a few symptoms and sometimes all of them at the same time.

I take 500 and 750 mg of CBD twice a day (AM I use the 500 and PM the 750) which has alleviated all but an occasional minute of bee stings once in awhile in my big toe.

When the weather changes drastically (like now.... getting ready for another round of snow furries..) the foot aches a bit and up into my leg to my knee.  It is NOT excruciating;  just pain,  and it is the worst at night..and keeps me awake.

The brand of CBD I take has a cream called RELIEF which I use as separate applications.
1.   The top and bottom of toes,
2.   My heel
3.  Arch of my foot bottom
4.  Top of foot

For each area I use a SMIDGIN of the cream.  Just enough that it shows on my finger and rub in gently until absorbed.  Within 5 minutes I have relief and within 15 minutes the pain is gone and I just have a fuzzy feeling in my foot.  Sometimes the cream will last days, sometimes I use twice a day and others once, at night.  It just depends on me, what I am doing, and what the weather is like.

BUT bottom line I get immediate relief.....and at night it is so wonderful....so wonderful.  A jar of the cream usually lasts me about 2 months...and in the summer much longer as I don't need it as much.

Along with the CBD RELIEF  also contains Tea Tree Oil which helps alleviate pain.
I use all of the products:  CBD oil, Face Cream and Serum with Retinol,  and the Relief.  They even have CBD oil and Biscuits for animals....  I give our little dog ONE DROP of the CBD oil every other day.

If you are interested send me an email at dianaputnam555@gmail.com

Crocheted Shoulder Shawl

I love the yarn for this item.  It is a grey, VERY pale pink and a lighter grey.  It looks vintage with the shawl collar,  warm, soft and comfy when worked up in this shoulder/arm size  which sometimes is all you want or need.  This one will go to the store but I went back and purchased enough yarn to make one for me but I am going to make a few moderations and make mine just a bit bigger.   My evening projects are mostly knit or crochet items.
The simpler the better.

Handmade Lampwork Rings

I have been making these rings for quite awhile and I really like the elegant simplicity of them.  The band is a nice quality vinyl, there is a little butterfly on outside and a beautiful pink flower as the focal.  One of my favorites.

Handmade Spiritual Cuff Bracelet

Tierra Cast has this bracelet blank with 6 random openings for charms.  The majority of the charms are also Tierra Cast and all the components can be purchased on Etsy at www.dragnsfyre.etsy.com.  I am anxious to wear it.  There are also small ancient type symbols on the outside of the bracelet form.

Lampshade Pour

Fluid Art...Night Light

I had some of these night light lampshades and decided to do a pour.....worked great.  I have mine in my bathroom.  

Wal Mart Gallery Wrapped Canvas / Pour

I took a photo of my original pour and sent it in to WalMart Photo Department on line.  I was apprehensive but what a FANTASTIC job they did.  In the post prior to this one you can see my original....not the best because it was a repair  but I loved the design.  Below is my 11" x 14" Walmart piece for under $30.  They carried the design around the edges and the backing is wonderful not to mention it is better than my original....the flaws don't show.  I am delighted....

Fluid Art

Last night I did some pouring.  This is a repair.  The first one was HORRIBLE so I scraped it off and using the same colors.......with the addition of black I poured again and I am thrilled.  It is done on a square canvas and I am going to have it duplicated on another canvas so I can play with it a bit without ruining this.  It is wet here but dried the same and tonight I will get a finish coat on it.  I don't see any silicone oil so I am pretty sure I am "safe".  Lots of people wait weeks and even a month to finish but I haven't had a result I didn't like.

Mixed Media

This is a small canvas that I applied clay to.

I sculpted the mountain range,  used a small wood roller tree stamp (for sale in my Etsy shop) for the pine tree line and then used silver,  gold and charcoal paint for accents.

The clouds are painted.

Very Nortwest Cascade Mountainy.

Wisdom Crone Spirit Doll

I am not sure who the artist is but she has inspired me to make a large nature doll as part of my recovery process.   She will hang on my front or side porch and help to ward off the evil spirits that sometimes blow in the wind.  It has been a rough year...and I will be glad to see it go and 2019 meander in bringing protection, hope, and an awakened self.  

Today I am going to begin the face sculpture using polymer clay and I Have a basket where I am gathering elements that may or may not be used as I begin the construction the beginning of January. I have no idea where I am going, what it will look like only that it "will be".

I have a small notebook where I can sketch, write in information, things I want to look for, photos,  what I have learned from and during the process, and colors I want to use. etc.

I will continue adding information and pictures on this post as I add things....and begin my process.

Supply Basket elements:

Wire

Wire cutters

Glue gun and Glue Sticks

Foundation (Tree Limb)

Swarowski Crystals

Buttons

Oregon Moss

Twigs

Twig Beads (Etsy)

FACE 

I feel that the face is what should be created first and helps you to know how the rest of the doll should be brought to life.  I am going to sculpt mine myself but there are face molds you can purchase ....  human, moon, etc.    I use Etsy as much as I can when I purchase items as I want to support the other creative souls who strive to supplement their income vs big business.  If you want to make this doll truly yours and a reflection of feelings or a specific look you want to achieve...I strongly suggest sculpting the face yourself.  

FACE:   Sculpty Polymer Clay
              Sculpt or use a facial mold
I use white clay .... and then color, shade, highlight, etc.

Pour Painting

I love the natural, woodsy, neutral colors of this one and then I saw HIM and I was delighted.
I am pretty sure I am going to have this matted (they don't carry stock mats as big as this) and then think about a frame .....  I love when things like this happen....

Dip Painting

This turned out super.....It looks like an angel in red top left and a choir of angels to the bottom with light everywhere.  I am going to have to mat and frame this 4 x 6.  Another favorite.

Ferris Wheel Niagara Falls

I took this photo SEVERAL years ago when we went to the NY and Canadian Niagara Falls.  I am pretty sure this was on the Canadian side.  I just found the enlargement I had done and took the time to mat and frame it from stash on hand.  It is one of my my favorite shots.  Photography is one of my hobbies and has been since I got my first Brownie when I was probably 12-13 years old.  I love unique, different, and shadows/highlights.

Christmas Ornaments Fluid Art

I got 30 of these poured, finish sprayed, priced and down to my daughters' store to adorn one of her Christmas trees.  I did 3 pours with the same colors, same sequence of colors, and 3 different looks.  This is Pour #1

Christmas Colors Fluid Art

WHAT A MESS.....  Tonight I did a major "Christmas colors" pour and dips.  Christmas ornaments, small candle jars, a couple of canvas pieces, and my 4 x 6 dips.    It will be fun to go downstairs tomorrow and see the results, finish coat, and put things back together.  I am hoping to do another pour of Christmas ornaments tomorrow.    (I keep my glitter in a salt shaker so that I have more control of placement and amount).

Resin and Rubber Stamps

An Etsy buyer asked if resin would work on the rubber stamps I sell on Etsy.
I didn't know so here is a photo of the results.

WORKED GREAT WITH A RELEASE spray.

The resin portion on the right shows white but it is actually clear.  Once I got it started with my finger nail it pulled right off....  On the rubber stamp to the left you can see exactly where the resin laid and that the stamp is still in good condition in done correctly.

I used the Evirontex 2 part resin that I purchased at JoAnnes.  It is spendy so when I need it I make sure that I at least have a 40% off coupon to use.  On my site I sell Cool Slip which is a release in a spray bottle.

Wing Stencils / Canvas

Another project I am working on.  I always seem to have at least 4-5 things "in process".   I used a silver molding paste which is giving a bit of dimension to the piece.  I like that they are different...so will sell separately but my next  will be a pair of the one I like the best when I finish and I want to do pink for a girls room.....every child needs wings to fly.  I am in the process of adding some shading and the hologram glitter which I think makes the piece.  I will post when finished.  The wing stencil is available for sale in my Etsy store as well as silver, gold and platinum paste.....I have several differed wing stencils and the smallest ones are just adorable.....It is fun to be retired and able to play.
The canvas pieces are stretched canvas boards and the size was a special order.  I "think" I am going to add silver chain as the hanging element

Fluid Dip Art

There are times when I pour or dip and am just not sure how well I like the pieces I do but once I start trying on mats, and add a frame I love the results.  The finished piece is for my grandson for Christmas.  I picked the frame up yesterday at my favorite thrift store....I love when it is just there for me to buy ......  Got the rest matted and they will go to the SunRiver store.  The green in the frame is glass and is part of the actual frame which is silver....and I had a silver mat.  It turned out perfect.

POURED Bottle Vase

Colors are OK on this but not my favorite...but hopefully it will appeal to someone.  Really like the bottle.  Perfect for flowers, some fairy lights, etc.

Poured Christmas Ornaments

A set of 3.  Green, beige, gold and silver.  Will put a finish coat on the tonight.   Also did several 4 x 6
on processed paper that I will mat.   These look like flasks.  I always like unique and different.  Have 3 more to do and if they sell in the store I will get some more.

Polymer Clay Necklace

Just finished these two necklaces using some new acrylic pattern rolling pins that I purchased from overseas.    

The bottom ones' chain is done using fishing lure products.  I love different and this necklace speaks unique.

Winter Mountain

This is the largest canvas (other than a wall) that I have painted on.  I don't know why they intimidate me.  Roni LaBrae was one of my favorite artists and so I am using one of her designs for color, placement angles etc.  for my daughters' new store) along with winter snow photos I have taken to get some "effects".   You can't see the blue areas in the sky real well but they are there....I have to add snow patches on the mountain and then to the front a winter river... hopefully when I am done it will look like a river scene from the Bend/Deshutes River area.  As always I am enjoying the process...

Acrylic.
Matisse Flow Paints

Dynasty Brushes
Faux Squirrel
Eye of the Tiger
IPC Brushes
Dry Brushes
Foliage Wave Dynasty Speciality Series
For years I have worked with different brands of brushes and the Dynasty Brushes are BY FAR my favorites and basically about all I use to get the "effects" I am wanting to achieve.

FLUID ART Dip

Another one I just love....especially in the pink mat.   I am planning on doing calendars for friends this Christmas using my dips.. I love looking at them and turning every which way.  Sometimes ya' see things and sometimes ya' don't.  It is mesmerizing to me.  This one has been finished in a way I like that gives the picture a hazy look that is different.

An addicting, fun, relaxing art technique.

FLUID ART Orange Black and Silver

There are some I can't sell or let go of.  They will go to friends ... or I will mat, frame and hang.  
 4" x 6".
Fluid Art acrylic  "dips"

Polymer Clay Necklace and Bracelet Set

I love this necklace but I can't keep every piece I do....so to the store it shall go.
I have used wood beads and handmade lamp work beads by an artist here or overseas
that is a SRA (Self representing artist).  They are not the Chinese glass lamp work.  The
beads match perfectly.

Christmas Card 2018

This is going to be my Christmas card for this year and then I will probably mat and frame.  Some abstract art I like and some I don't.  Some of the pieces I pour just "aren't" so I lay them aside to use in some other form of art, the others I mat, and if they are really neat like this one I may mat and frame.

The first thing that I saw when I finished the pour dip was The Three Wise Men....  There are times that I reserve back ones that I like....they say art finds its home..

Fluid Art

The fluid art becomes more and more addictive and I like that it is calming to look at, study, turn, etc. I love the way the colors merged on this tall, thin, vase and the open areas that formed.  When I put on the final finish it frosts the glass and really adds to the look.

Then when I am done with the pour....the dipping begins in the run off from the pour.  I have to play with this a bit but so far...I have gotten some pretty ones.  They are matted and my daughter has quite a few of them in her store.

And finally this last piece which has 4 matts and is framed.  I love the imagery of this one and is a gift.