You probably know by now that Bleubeard and I are hosting Art Journal Journey this month. Our theme is What's Your Style?
Today I'm tapping into one of my favorite mixed media artists: Laly Mille. I remember seeing a window she actually drew in one of her journals she shared on her web site some time back. Bleubeard thinks it's a great window to escape, but not to enter. I have a few detail shots for you to peruse.
I started by using green watercolors on the 110 lb cardstock. Once dry, I added the stamping in two corners. Next, I cut the window from a paint brochure I picked up at a big box home improvement store. I colored the ladder using a white and a black water soluble crayon. I liked how I was able to make the ladder look aged and weather worn. I then added the focal image to the background, along with a gifted postage stamp. Finally, I added the sentiment using two different types of stickers.
Fun page. I need a window of opportunity right now! Have a great day, hope your boys are really better, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing! What a fabulous page, Elizabeth! And how pleased I am to see you repurposed the greek stamp showing the ancient theater of Kassopis (Ipiros). Have a great day, my friend.
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous page! The different elements came together so beautifully and the wording and window image made me smile, so clever 😁. I hope you're having a lovely week! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeleteTurning a metaphor (window of opportunity) into a literal image (an actual window on an ordinary house) is an interesting exercise. It's easy to forget that metaphors have a basis in real objects.
ReplyDeletebest... mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Your mind never stops. I love this Windows of opportunity. The page is just lovely. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteFun. I'm thinking of all the tv shows where kids have climbed in and out of windows.
ReplyDeleteClever take on the phrase. Hope the kitties are doing better
ReplyDeletenice play on words with this piece Elizabeth !!
ReplyDeletesquiggles we hope ewe iz doin WAAAAAY better :) ☺☺♥♥
Love your window of opportunity page, Elizabeth. I do like how you colored the ladder to looked aged. I hope the “boys” are doing better. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteA great page in Lally's style Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteAlison
A very clever matching of title and art!
ReplyDeleteWord play is definitely your style my friend. Windows are fun; they make great focuses of art pages. This is another great style page. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteFun and clever, though.... I´d simply jump. And maybe break an ankle ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and the idea to draw something in a photograph - I will keep this in mind!
Don't we all need a window of opportunity now and again. What a great way to illustrate it with this beautiful window. I just hope the ladder is safe and ready for me to climb out onto.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet xxx
This is a great page. I love the green you chose. And the window is haunting. I think windows and doors are evocative in pictures anyway, and this treatment brings that out.
ReplyDeleteI love this! I also follow the artist you mentioned.
ReplyDeleteI love how you made this window of opportunity - Laly Mille's work is so inspiring and this is so beautiful! Hugs,Chrisx
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