Check out this tiny little canvas! It is 2 x3 inches! It is my first mixed media canvas so I thought I would start small …lol. Actually I just received a tiny 2 x 2 inch canvas from one of my groups and when I saw these in the art store the other day I thought I should have a little practice before I do the one I am to send in.
I have had several ask “how did I do that” so here is how that was done … LOL
First I painted it with black gesso and then the next day I painted it with one step crackle. It did not crackle though. Maybe I did not wait long enough, I can be inpatient at times :)) I had never used that stuff before so I must have done it wrong …anyway…I did not like the glossy sheen it gave so I painted it with sparkle glaze. Once that was dry I put glue on the area I wanted sky and used two colors of blue embossing powder and embossed it. Then I glued on some Judikins Spring Meadow speckles for the hillside. Then I cut out the lady from one of my photo art sheets and glued her on. The little glass circle over her face is a test cut from our circle cutter. We just got the new bits in to cut them and they will be available at Inka Stamps eventually. I hot glued the circle on and sprinkled it with foil flakes. When it was cooled, I brushed off the excess flakes and glued on the star and saying. Then I added some gold texture paint to the bottom edge and called it done.
First I painted it with black gesso and then the next day I painted it with one step crackle. It did not crackle though. Maybe I did not wait long enough, I can be inpatient at times :)) I had never used that stuff before so I must have done it wrong …anyway…I did not like the glossy sheen it gave so I painted it with sparkle glaze. Once that was dry I put glue on the area I wanted sky and used two colors of blue embossing powder and embossed it. Then I glued on some Judikins Spring Meadow speckles for the hillside. Then I cut out the lady from one of my photo art sheets and glued her on. The little glass circle over her face is a test cut from our circle cutter. We just got the new bits in to cut them and they will be available at Inka Stamps eventually. I hot glued the circle on and sprinkled it with foil flakes. When it was cooled, I brushed off the excess flakes and glued on the star and saying. Then I added some gold texture paint to the bottom edge and called it done.
When I grow up I want to be Inka!! This is fabulous art in miniature!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
Your tiny canvas is gorgeous. Tiny is sometimes just perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love your tiny canvas! I agree with Michelle - sometimes just is just right! Thanks for the blog candy!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.wowprincess.com/anita/
that ATC is very pretty. I need to make some soon-I have a freind who sends me some all the time. I just get sidetracked making card.
ReplyDeleteOh, Inka, the canvas is beautiful! I also love your 3 atc's in the last post. Great work!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is SO small! Tres cool too. I can't believe it's your 1st!
ReplyDeleteI see something iridescent shiny it looks like. What is that?
What a fun piece Inka! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteAileen
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What a great little collage!! Awesome work!!! Thanks for the great "giveaways"!!!!
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Susan Chong
beegsmachine@yahoo.com
For a 1st canvas you have excelled - I can just see you getting stuck into bigger ones now, it is divine x
ReplyDeleteI don't think there is anything that you can't do. Great work, as always.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful work! Your first canvas is absolutely stunning. I'd have never thought it was your first if you hadn't told us. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou always have the sweetest candy to share. Wow your tiny canvas is beautiful. You are so talented and inspiring. Count me in on this sweet candy. Thanks for a chance.
ReplyDeletecmeyers@hughes.net
You are so talented!! The canvas is absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Linda Peterson
craftylin1968@aol.com
Wow, Inka, your canvas is gorgeous! Can't believe it's your first! TFS
ReplyDeleteBeth
BABabcock53@aol.com
Beautiful - I've really been enjoying your blog.
ReplyDeleteNina Perrin
http://purplefaeriepc.blogspot.com
Beautiful! How did you do that?
ReplyDeleteThat little picture is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteClaudia
scfranson@charter.net
Very Beautiful! I think you must give us a tutorial on how you made this.
ReplyDeleteDebby
cute tiny canvas!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your art works!!! these are beautiful!!
It's just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love those little canvases? Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLinda
What a lovely mini!!! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on this minature canvas - I saw some small canvases at the local art supply store but was not sure how to use them - you have definitely inspired me to try some.
ReplyDeleteInka, Your canvas is gorgeous! I am sure it took you a very long time to complete your lovely tiny artwork. I love reading your tutorials. You are a vary sharing person.
ReplyDeleteRegards,
Bobbie
www.bobbieshatsoff.com
I belong to Belinda's group but resisted the call of the tiny canvas, maybe I should reconsider...
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
Happy Monday,
Joanie
This is so beautiful!..
ReplyDeleteI love the ATC's...this is so nicely done...so talented!
Thanks for a chance to WIN your blog candy.
Dee
Inka you do amazing work. I've heard several comment on using black gesso, guess I will have to try it. Gorgeous teeny-tiny collage.
ReplyDeleteGreat mini canvas! Although I don't think this would be something for me. I'm a too impatient for detailed work.
ReplyDeleteLove everything medieval - this one is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou have again inpsired me to do more ----
ReplyDeleteLove your blog
This is grest! I just did my first canvas work this past weekend with a "local" (well, 100 miles away) group I finally found - my first live meeting with other artista! I was really intimidatd to start, but gained confidence as I worked. I plan on doing more mixed media canvas work soon, and would love to win your practice piece - it looks gorgeous! And the stamps would help my small collection, too! *LOL*
ReplyDeleteCyndi - Dreams Unltd
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Oh, this is so great. I love the tiny canvas.
ReplyDeletePriscilla
Wonderful blog candy!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
Thanks for the chance!
Chiara
This little collage on canvas is wonderful. Great job. I, too, got the 2x2" canvas from Belinda and am still deciding how to proceed. Thank you for sharing.
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Marrianna
Sweet!
ReplyDeleteI just got the 2x2 in the mail today...teeny tiny that's for sure!
Love how yours turned out!
Connie
A piece of miniature art and stamps too! A great prize to win.
ReplyDeletegreat little canvas...looks like alot of work..thanks for the chance at your candy..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful litle canvas!!!
ReplyDeletecwhentge@grm.net
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteInka the tiny canvas is just wonderful! You always have the best giveaways!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Freeman5262@gmail.com
I love the Southern Hemisphere stamp up for offer today. Thanks for the offer.
ReplyDeleteRos
I love trying new techniques so have enjoyed reading your blog. Thanks for sharing. Jan
ReplyDeleteYou did very well. I like and admire how you started off small.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your technique.
Paola
paolanorman@hotmail.com
Everything is beautiful, like always!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Inka!!
Cheryl KVD
Entering! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteamie
amiedanny@msn.com
Love the little canvas! I also appreciate that you took the time to tell us how you did it!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for continuing to inspire us all!
I love the medieval stamp! Please give me a chance to win your blog candy! Trish G.
ReplyDeletei love your blog its the best maybe this time i can win
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ReplyDeleteDeana
http://justdeesarts/blogspot.com/