Want to learn how to do this?
Art Class Scheduled on: September 14th, 2013 2:00 - 4:00 pm
30.00 per person (materials included)
Choice of 6 different postcards to choose from.
Where: Frou Frou Galore 26420 Preston Ave, Old Town Spring, TX
Call today to reserve your spot (limited space) 281-459-0711
Artist/Teacher: Tamyra Crossley
My newest Mixed Media works start with a vintage postcard (some I own and digital downloads can be found in my etsy shop; Ivory Coast
www.etsy.com/people/ivorycoast, others I have digitally downloaded from favorite etsy shops; French Kissed;
www.etsy.com/people/FrenchKissed , MDR Grafix Postcards;
www.etsy.com/shop/MDRGrafixPostcards , just to name a few. I use canvas, scrapbook paper, paint, stamps, ephemera and pens. I start with a blank canvas (handboard canvas is easier to work with but you then have to frame it or glue on a ribbon and backing piece). I mix 2-3 coordinating colors together and paint (acrylic) the entire canvas. While it's drying, I will take my vintage postcard and start collecting coordinating scrapbook papers, stamps, bits of paper ephemera, etc. to add to the canvas. I used just plain old Elmer's glue, clear, but you can also use a Gel Medium to adhere each layer. After I glue the back of the sheet I use a plastic putty knife to work out any air bubbles. I like to start with the largest piece of paper first then slowly build layers. The last layers are the small ephemera or stamps and then I will either use a stamp and ink pad or hand write areas with a sharpie. A fun project and great way to preserve some vintage postcards. Originals for sale at; Frou Frou Galore, in Old Town Spring, TX
http://www.froufrougalore.com/
Prints can be purchased at; Etsy, Shop Studio Quest,
www.etsy.com/people/studioquest , or Fine Art America, artist: Tamyra Crossley ,
www.fineartamerica.com , or
tamyra-crossley.artistwebsites.com
