Saturday, 15 February 2014

ARTastic February Challenge

Hello again. I just finished a layout that was inspired by ARTastic's February Challenge.The artwork inspiration is Pretender by Joshua Miels and the challenge is to use paint and ink. You can see the challenge over at ARTastic on http://artasticchallengeblog.blogspot.com.au/2014/02/our-mid-month-reveal-and-january.html.

I love this piece of art but boy was it hard to use as an inspiration. I decided to use the colours for my background (and black, red and blue together are not normally my colours), plus I used the messy strokes on my background which is not my usual style. I really did find it challenging ..... and that's the whole point, to move me out of my comfort zone. Anyway, after what seemed like an eternity, I finally created something I'm happy with. Hope you like it too.


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26 comments :

  1. Janice Nicholls16 February 2014 at 09:46

    Just perfect...Love the grungy background and that sweet photo....Good on you for challenging yourself! Awesome page!

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  2. Deb16 February 2014 at 10:13

    You've done such a fabulous job with this. Totally love the background you have created. That is such a sweet photo and stands out beautifully on your background. Thanks for joining in with us at ARTastic.

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  3. Jane16 February 2014 at 18:58

    Love your take on this Wendy - the photo really pops off your page and what a fabulous background!. Well done.

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  4. Unknown16 February 2014 at 22:36

    Wow..I love that background! And the photo really pops! Thanks for joining us at ARTastic!

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  5. Tone-Lill17 February 2014 at 00:32

    Gorgeous colours on the background, it looks fantastic with the b&w photo. Thank you for playing along with our challenge at ARTastic :)

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  6. mytawnyinspirations20 February 2014 at 08:12

    The background you have created is a fabulous foil for your photo.... very cute, by the way and a great memory one. I love the colours you went with and the textural components you added. Thank you for playing with us at ARTastic. I hope to see your art here again. Cheers, Di

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  7. DebiJ22 February 2014 at 07:40

    Wow, this really is so arty Wendy! Loved that you kept on going, even though you weren't comfy...clever, clever page!
    Thank you for playing at ARTastic with us!
    Debi - DT ARTastic.

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  8. Kylie gW22 February 2014 at 08:38

    A VERY sweet photo and love all the warm textural colours in the background!

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  9. Elaine24 February 2014 at 18:12

    I'm glad you gave it a go Wendy because it came up great. I love how the black and white photo stands out from that amazing background. The colours work well together. Well done.

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  10. http://blog.timetocreate.com.au/24 February 2014 at 19:45

    I do indeed like what you created Wendy. I think it is marvellous for us to step away from the familiar. What struck me was the way the richly coloured background really focussed my eye on your photo. Thank you for joining in at ARTastic this month.

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    1. Unknown24 February 2014 at 23:06

      Thanks Julie. I appreciate your nice comments ")

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  11. Desi25 February 2014 at 08:13

    It's always great to challenge yourself and you did a wonderful job!!

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  12. Aubrieannie UU1 March 2014 at 12:58

    Way to work through your struggle and come out with a lovely LO! I love the grungy look you gave it and the black and white photo.

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  13. Maja Stokk / eyovine3 March 2014 at 02:56

    Great take on the challange =) Sweet photo! Thanks for joining in with us at ARTastic.

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