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Friday 7 December 2012

Gift of a Canvas

Hi, Happy Friday to everyone and have just noticed I have some new followers, how brilliant. Welcome and hope you will stick around and enjoy the fun of crafting with me.

8 inches x 8 inches
Made this canvas for my eldest daughter Amanda who apparently loves my art and craftings........well there is no accounting for taste is there.............lol

For any of you who are interested in how it was constucted; first I covered it in Gesso, layered napkin waste and book pages.  Painted in various shades of blue (although you cannot see this in the photo) acrylics.  Applied Moulding Paste over stencil and painted with Gold acrylic.  I drew and painted the girl on heavy duty watercolour paper, using acrylics.  The swirls are diecuts by Tim Holtz and the words are from Creative Expressions, plus flowers and cute buttons.  Think thats it.........................phew

I have new paintings Modiglianai style on my other blog today 'Adventures into Art' so if you would like to visit you are most welcome.

Wishing you all a terrific weekend and take care of yourselves, Hugs Annette x

41 comments:

Rita said...

Wow, what a stunning canvas Annette. I think its lovely that your family support your work. I'm sure she'll treasure this. Hugs Rita xx

Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...

This canvas is really stunning Annette, And I think your daughter will be happy with it.
lovely greet and nice weekend
Marja

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful canvas, beautiful artwork and I love the blue!

Unknown said...

This is gorgeous and your daughter will treasure it I am sure.

I have been drooling over you wall hangings particularly the last one. I've just popped over to Paper Artsy to see their video on how they decorate theirs.

Love your colourings though - they are so much warmer and rich - perfect for this time of year

Astrid Maclean said...

Just beautiful, love the flower in her hair!! I'm sure your daughter will love it!!

Karin said...

a gorgeous canvas, love the colors!

Joanna Wiśniewska said...

Beautiful project. Your daughter will be so happy. Joanna

Viv said...

Fab project Netty! Am sure she will adore it. x

Jenny Marples said...

DO NOT be surprised by the fact that people love your canvases missus! You are very clever and talented, and this one proves it. Love the depth you have created for the background, and it is testiment to your main beautiful face that the eye is immediately drawn to it. Always love your work, hugs Buttons x

Leovi said...

I love this beautiful portrait. Good composition.

Sharon said...

Wow this is just beautiful Netty and I love that quote!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Lovely Netty, the texture in the background is gorgeous. Love the blue. Tracy x

Faye said...

Netty, this is a real work of art that your daughter will love.

kat said...

Such lovely pieces Netty, I especially love the one below "be true to who you are," wonderful!

Meggymay said...

Wow, the colour and image are stunning, can see why your daughter loves your work.
Yvonne x

Valerie-Jael said...

Great canvas, no wonder your daughter loves it! Hugs, Valerie

Viola said...

Oh this is gorgoeus! how smart you are! =) I like the small dots, buttons. lovely face and lovely colors and details of decorations! :)

Jen @Sadie Inspired said...

I am sure your daughter will just love this Netty! I love all the dimension you added to it too. :)

1CardCreator said...

I am sure she will love it, it is perfect, love the happy colors too!

kay said...

Your daughter will love this,x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous canvas Netty. Love it. Have a great weekend. S x

Paula Whittaker said...

Your eldest daughter will love it - what a wonderful gift for her to treasure.

coops said...

so gorgeous netty.really love your colours and stunning design :D

xx coops xx

Andrea C said...

Netty this is incredible. No wonder you daughter is a fan you are incredibly talented x

craftimamma said...

This is beautiful Annette and I'm sure your Daughter will love it too. Gorgeous shades of blue and I love your girl's hair.

Hugs
Lesley Xx

toni said...

Hi netty you've certainly been busy on your christmas makes there will be some very happy recipients out there! i Love your canvases, beautiful colours and balanced compositions. They would happily go on my walls. Thanks for you continued support of my work with your frequent lovely comments and I will add 'Lost Coast ' to my last post many thanks x

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

That is so sweet! She's gonna love it. :)

Jan Hennings said...

So beautiful Netty!

Words and Pictures said...

Beautiful! The colours and textures in the background are gorgeous, and your painted girl is just lovely!
Alison x

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Ultra gorgeous!!! Love the beautiful face!

Sherry said...

What's not to love Annette, it's absolutely gorgeous .... what great taste your daughter has xxx

Terry said...

Whoever receives this, is one lucky person! It is gorgeous, Netty! Love the textures and blues! We both did a canvas in blue this week!!! Hugs and enjoy the weekend!

Denise Mulligan said...

Hi Annette, apparently your daughter has wonderful taste just like you. I love this piece! I love all the texture and her beautiful face. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!

Junibears said...

This is wonderful dear Nettie as is all your work. Wishing you the happiest of Christmasses! Hugs xx

Linda Brun said...

A beautiful canvas for your daughter. It is so great to have support from the family! hugs

Giggles said...

So beautiful, I understand why she loves your art, and this quote is so good, and not over used either!!

Hugs Giggles

K J D said...

It's beautiful Annette ... your daughter will love it to bits :)

Karenx

Unknown said...

This canvas is beautiful. I love the detail - I think your daughter will love it.

denthe said...

This is gorgeous Annette! I like how you cut the watercolour paper in a circle. It makes it even more special.

Silvia(Barnie) said...

So beautiful, love the bright colors.

Anonymous said...

Wow Annette your daughter has very good taste this is beautiful ! A stunning canvas with beautiful colours and textures and fce is perfect.

Marie