'Be brave, be bold' assemblage, mixed media canvas + VIDEO tutorial for Finnabair CT

Hello everyone !

I am back with a message: 'Be brave, be bold' in your art !

How many times have you stopped yourself while creating ?

How many times did you think: 'No, it's not great'. Oh 'they' won't like it...

Do you often compare yourself to other artists ?

How often you doubt your art ?

Well my friends... all above should not matter.

We should be brave, bold and have no regrets while making our pieces.
Today's canvas had at least 3 different looks in my head.

I was thinking: No, this is too simple, this is not unique and this is too strange...

Which option I have choosen ?

Yes, the strange one in my mind ;)

Why strange ?

I felt that this doll is not a perfect match... Bare doll with blue hair, scary looking actually.

But should it be perfect ? Of course NO !

When I painted my doll with gesso and accidently covered her with some leftover canvas I knew, this is it. I loved it !

 Step by step the project was coming together and I felt that this small dolly is me :)
Funky, fearless and happy the way she is !

I hope you will enjoy my process video.

Be brave, be bold and find your inner artist !

Happy crafting :)

Sending you lots creative hugs, Marta xx

Assemblage canvas for Finnabair Creative Team (mixed media)

Hello everyone !

Today I would love to share with you my mixed media assemblage work.
Have you ever heard of the term: assemblage art ? Assemblage is an artistic process. In the visual arts, it's making three-dimensional or two-dimensional artistic compositions by putting together found objects.
I remember seeing assemblage creations for the first time... it was love at first sight.
I adore the idea of putting together found objects. You can create any sort of dimentional pieces. You can mix metal, wood, plastic and more.

I created a mini assemblage canvas with Mr Chillin (name given by my friend) :)

Usually assemblage creations are left bare, no added colours. I decided to add my own touch to this technique and add some colours. :)

If you take a closer look, you will see some interesting objects there - screwdrivers, tiny goggles or earphones.

You can mix and match many different elements to create your composition.

 Enjoy the video !

Love, Marta xx