Donna Downey's Blog, page 64
September 3, 2013
Gelli printing on washi tape with Melissa
Thank you for watching, reviewing, and commenting on my first gelli printing video. I read all of your suggestions and thought that printing on washi tape would be a fun idea! As always I would love your feedback and ideas for new videos.
Supplies used:
gelli plate
brayer
ranger scraper
palatte knife
acrylic paint
open acrylic paint
open acrylic gel
stencils
rubbing plates
catalyst tools
color shapers
palette paper
masking tape
washi tape
glassine envelopes
450 quick dry
glitz design sta...
September 2, 2013
labor day sale...
labor day sale!!!
everything in the shop is 15% off
use coupon code: laborday
supplies are limited!
choice from thousands of items in the shop...
golden supplies
ranger
new stencils
gelli printing supplies
caran d'Ache
new PanPastel colors
design memory craft
artist clothes
donna downey products
stamps
and so much more!
August 30, 2013
The Expressive Portrait
Hello everyone! HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
It's Stephen here! I had a lot of fun painting on video! It is now edited and ready to roll out for you today! I hope that you will enjoy it. I call it the Expressive Portrait, or in my case, The Expressive Self Portrait
If you would like to make a similar painting at home, I used Golden brand paints and mediums, a camera, and a printer (with standard printer paper). I collaged and painted on the face of an 8"x8" art panel. I knew going into the project that wh...
Gelli video winner!
Melissa here again! Thank you all SO MUCH for watching, liking, and commenting on my gelli video. I love all of your suggestions and picked two for my next videos. *hint* They involve printing on something sticky and something you can wear.
Back to the FUN part! I used random.org to pick a winner!!!
CONGRATS Megan! Please e-mail your shipping address to melissa@donnadowney.com so I can send your goodies out.
August 29, 2013
Blog Takeover - Day 1 w/Melissa
Hey everyone! Donna left the blog in our hands and we are going to have a BLAST while she is gone! Bill, Stephen, and I (Melissa) each have 3 days to entertain you...
I am kicking off day one with a gelli plate tutorial using new Glitz Design wooden stamps and roller stamps.
I hope you enjoy my first video, please let me know what other videos or gelli techniques you'd like to see. I still have TWO more days *gulp* and we might be a tad competitive around the studio :)
If you live in NC I w...
August 28, 2013
August 25, 2013
new workshops...
i had such an amazing time at the studio last week teaching some of my new workshops and i cant wait to teach them on the road.
here are some highlights from my new "abstract painting" workshop.......
i also had a blast launching my new "mixed media academy" workshop.
next stop for both of these workshops will be September 20-22nd in Canada at The Art House Studio!!! registration is now open....
Sept 20-22nd-The Art House Studio
40 Ainslie Street North
Cambridge, ON N1R 3J5
(5...
August 21, 2013
short break...
taking a short break from the blog while enjoying our last family summer vacation before school starts.
be back next week!
August 15, 2013
CANVAS CREATE 2013 - AUGUST workshop now OPEN!!!
AUGUST/Canvas Create
Patina + Color + Glazing on the Grunge
is it metal or is it VerDay?
learn to layer in embedded texture, the patina look of aged metals and
the bright opaque colors of acrylic paint to create a uniquely
distressed canvas art piece that will not only turn heads but also give
the antique feel of vintage chic collage.
no drawing or painting skills needed.
after purchasing your workshop...
your video download link will be immediately emailed to you. M...
August 14, 2013
inspiration wednesday + video
i am in love with the color and the texture in this weeks page and thank you Julie Balzer for the awesome face stencil for the save!!!
watch this weeks video...
supplies used:
inspiration journal
Liquitex white and clear gesso
GOLDEN fluid acrylics
hansa yellow opaque
green gold
quinacridone violet
teal
diarylide yellow
carbon black
12 x 12 -3 quarter face stencil
pump spray plastic bottles
charcoal pencil
stazon black
bulldog clips
"freedom" stamp - UNITY
"when she opened..." sta...
