Time to rest your weary head.

My Inspiration: A year of Mary lessons by Effy Wild.
Size: 16" x  11"
Supplies: Tracing paper, Watercolor paper, alphabet stencil, pencil, eraser, painter's tape, Black Zig Memory System Calligraphy Marker, Decorative wavy ruler-Memories™, Acrylic paint, black colour pencil, black watercolour pencil, black marker, water, paintbrushes, etc.

"Wild Precious" sketch by Effy Wild was traced on watercolour paper and taped down on masonite.

Colouring with acrylic paint.

Progressing, with my tablet with a reference at the back.

Jacob Collier - Time To Rest Your Weary Head 

"Time to rest your weary head
Take your wings and go to bed
I know you want to know it all, my darling"
And I'd say
"Set me down and rock me Rock me to sleep"

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African Lady.

Size: A4 (8 1/2" x 11"

My Drawing in pencil.

Process: I drew the figure on watercolour paper with a pencil using the 9 HEADS METHOD. Tore up pieces of handmade paper and attached them to watercolour paper using Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer, Glue and Finish-Matte and a foam brush. seal with Mod Podge and let dry. While the sealer was drying, I traced the drawing onto watercolour paper because  I wanted to keep the original sketch. Outlined the lady with black colour pencil and coloured with watercolour pencils. Blended the watercolour pencils using a small paintbrush and water. Let dry. Cut out the figure using small detail scissors, a cutting mat and a craft knife. Attached the figure to the collage using a strong adhesive. 

 Supplies: Watercolor paper, pencil, eraser, ruler, Fine hand made paper from Select imports, tracing paper, adhesive, scissors, water, paintbrush, black colouring pencil, watercolour pencils, Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer, Glue and Finish-Matte, sponge paintbrush, craft knife, marker, eyeshadow applicator, ink pad, craft knife, craft mat, etc.

Lessons:

Fashion Illustration Tutorial | REVIEW OF 9 HEADS METHOD by Karen Campbell.

Drawing the Croquis Faster, Using the 9 Heads Method-Karen Campbell

how to draw the fashion figure for beginners | 9 heads tutorial

9 Heads

Another sketch in pencil using the 9 heads drawing method.
I did these sketches while camping. but I almost forgot about them

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Dancing Fairies.

"We love fairy ballet, dancey dancey dance 

We love fairy ballet, the fairy way to dance 

We love fairy ballet, let’s all dancey dance 

We all love fairy ballet, the fairy way to dance"- Fairy Ballet

Inspiration: Winged heart by Victoria Lefevre Supplies:

Americana® Mixed Media Tie Dye Stencil

Art Journal Pad’by Jodie Lee from Prima Marketing. Click link for examples.

Paper Dolls by Tim Holtz Idea-ology.

PLAID MOD PODGE

Butterfly clip-art, paper napkins, pop dots, make up sponge, acrylic paint, brushes, masking tape, foam brush, ink-pad, eye-shadow applicator, scissors, etc.  

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Melody.

"The name Melody is primarily a female name of English origin that means Song Tune.
From the Greek word, MELOIDIA" - Baby Nomes.

My Inspiration: Can a little child like me ? by Paula Dion from The Stampers' Sampler Jun/Jul 2005

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Idea-ology SOLOS PAPER DOLLS TH93555

“Music” 12" × 12" Paper Pizazz – Hot Off The Press

Watercolor Paper, Zig Caligraphy pen, dragonfly chipboard, collage medium, foam brush, eyeshadow applicator, ink-pad, brayer (optionel) coloring pencils, adhesive, ribbon, alphabet stencil, Watercolor Paper, Ruler, pencil, eraser, cardstock, etc.
Source: The String Family from The Bird Feed NYC.

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Ginger.

“While the rest of the species is descended from apes, redheads are descended from cats.” ― Mark Twain

Art Journal Pad by Jodie Lee from Prima Marketing. Click link for examples.

Art Journal Pad by Jodie Lee from Prima Marketing. Click link for examples.

Other supplies: Gesso, Water, acrylic paint, paintbrushes, waterproof pencil, tracing paper, eraser, etc.
I recently bought Crafters Square Acrylic Paint in 3 oz (90 ml) tubes from Dollar Tree and find they work very well. 

   

 Hint: I use the circles Geometric Drawings Templates Stencils to draw the eyes.

My Inspiration: ❤️ Step by step process of a Journal Page for #LovefallArt2019 by elenisartstuff

Source for sketch: Sketch #18 by elenisartstuff

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Rainbow Hair.

"Somewhere over the rainbow Way up high,

There's a land that I heard of Once in a lullaby. "The Wizard of Oz

 

 
Supplies: Tracing Paper, Watercolor Paper, Watercolor paint, Paintbrushes, waterproof pencil, eraser, white marker, etc. 

 Inspiration and sketch: DIY - FREE Printable to Play along #24 –The Boat– Journal Pageby elenisartstuff 

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Musical Girl.

“Music acts like a magic key, to which the most tightly closed heart opens.” – Maria von Trapp

I have sorted my acrylic paint into warm, cool, neutral, white and black colors.

 

  Supplies: Patterned paper: “Music” 12′ x 12″ Paper Pizazz – Hot Off The Press.  

Edge of the World Paper Pad, 12″ x 12″ by Recollections™ Acrylic paint, Pencil, eraser, tracing paper, watercolor paper, ink-pad, waterproof pencil, paint-brushes, etc.

 

Sketch: FREE Printable #28 – Rainbow Hair (black n white) Elenisartstuff

Inspiration: Play along #28 – Rainbow Hair – Journal Page and Springtime Inspiration by Tracy Nuskey Dodson (The Vintage Sister Shop on Etsy) from Somerset Studio Summer 2010

Technique: How to start painting with Acrylics What YOU need to know to begin🎨 | TheArtSherpa

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I wish I could fly.

"Creativity is the Blue Heron within us waiting to fly;
through her imagination, all things become possible." - Nadia Janice Brown

Supplies: Strathmore Watercolor Paper Coldpress 9″ x 12″, Selectum Tracing Paper 9″ x 12″, Artist Loft Watercolor Paints-Necessities, water, paintbrushes, waterproof pencil, palette, acrylic paint, etc. Inspiration: Toni Burt’s Butterfly girls. Source: FREE coloring pages Enchanted- Magical Forests Coloring Collection by Selina Fenech. 

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Love is like a Butterfly.

"Love is like a butterflyAs soft and gentle as a sighThe multicolored moods of love are like its satin wingsLove makes your heart feel strange insideIt flutters like soft wings in flightLove is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing." - Dolly Parton

Supplies: Strathmore Watercolor paper Coldpress 9" x 12", Selectum tracing paper 9" x 12", Artist Loft Watercolor paints-Necessities, water, paintbrushes, waterproof pencil, palette, acrylic paint, etc. 

Inspiration: Toni Burt's Butterfly girls. 

Sources: Free face template / pattern to paint by Kat can paint. 

Free Printable Butterfly Coloring Pages For Kids from Best coloring pages for kids.  

Love Is Like A Butterfly , 1974 Dolly Parton

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Go with the Flow.

"The more in harmony you are with the flow of your own existence, the more magical life becomes."  - Adyashanti

Detail of glitter Glue.

Detail of glitter glue and bling. I used a white wax crayon for the highlights.

Part of the Process.

 

Supplies: Strathmore watercolor paper (9″ x 12″), watercolor pencils, waterproof pencils, pencil, eraser, marker, mists, ink-pad, Selectum tracing paper, scrap paper, Paint Brushes, masking tape, glitter glue, stickers, White wax crayon, acrylic paint, spray paint, old toothbrush, glitter glue, bling,  etc.

  

 Technique: Wax Crayon Resist  

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My inspiration: Copic Mermaid by Sparkle Tart  

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Watercolor Girl.

"What I love about watercolor is that a lot of happy accidents occur." -Jane Seymour

My inspiration: Mixed Media ~ Art Journal Page Swap w/LucyOodleDoo ~ KissMyCreative

Sketch: Zentangle Girl with doodled hair.

 

  

Supplies: Strathmore watercolor paper (9" x 12"), watercolor pencils, waterproof pencils, pencil, eraser, marker, water mister, mists, ink-pad, Selectum tracing paper, etc. 

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Sea Nymph.

"The sea, once it casts it's spell, 

holds one in it's net of wonder Forever" 

-Jacques Cousteau

Close-up.

Source: Fish Coloring Page from Kids-n-fun. Supplies: Canvas 12" x 16", Stickles Glitter Glue, White Gesso, watercolor pencils, waterproof pencils, tracing paper, pencil, paint brushes, eraser, acrylic paint, pencil sharpener, water, hair dryer, table protection, adhesive, card-stock, Modge Podge by Plaid, ink-pad, eye-shadow applicator, painter's tape, etc.

   

Sketch on canvas.

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Angel.

“To find your angels… Start trusting your inner voice and intuition” – Melanie Beckler.

My Inspiration: Whimsical Angels Acrylic Painting- Studio Silver Creek 

Supplies: Watercolor Paper, acrylic paint, tracing paper, pencil, eraser, markers, scissors, paintbrushes, coloring pencils, baby oil, cotton buds, adhesive, alphabet stencil, spray paints, etc.

Source: Angel-Claudia creaciones.

Method: Paint watercolor paper with black acrylic paint, Let dry or dry with heat tool. While paper is drying, trace design onto other watercolor paper, using a pencil and tracing paper. Draw image with a black marker and let dry. While image is drying add stars to black background. Sprayed the background with white spray in places. Let dry. Spray the white splatters with dark blue paint, which makes them light blue. Let dry. Mask off blue stars with torn papers and spray empty space with white. Let dry, Color in the image with coloring pencils, blend with baby oil and cotton buds. Technique: EASILY BLEND COLORED PENCILS WITH BABY OIL.Let dry. (preferably overnight.) Go over drawing with marker adding whimsical lines. Trace title onto background using a pencil and alphabet stencil. Go over title using a white marker, let dry then erase pencil lines. Attach image to background using adhesive. Sign with a white marker.

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Angels.

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Angels.

“The reason angels can fly is because they take themselves lightly.” – G.K. Chesterton

My Inspiration:

Paint Your Own Christmas Angels- SO VERY CRAFTY

Sources:

Paint Your Own Christmas Angels- SO VERY CRAFTY

Joyeux Anniversaire - Musescore.

Card-stock, Acrylic Paint, Pencils, eraser, ink-pad, scissors, tracing paper, markers, coloring pencils, baby oil, cotton buds, toothbrush, adhesive, Monogram stencil, alphabet stencil, VINTAGE PHOTO Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Ranger, craft knife, cutting board, etc. 

Technique: 

How to Splatter Stars Better in Acrylic Paint Tips and TricksArt Hacks | TheArtSherpa

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Mermaid.

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