Canvas and Layout by Sue Smyth

                                      This month I am sharing a special project with you all,

that I created for the upcoming Scrapbook and Papercraft Convention.
in Brisbane

This is a large canvas and the subject this time is me.

I don't usually like having myself as the subject, but in this instance 

I wanted a piece of art work that described my approach to 

my work for the show.

There is so much chipboard in this piece I don't think I will

even try to list them below. But I am 

sure I have finally used over 100 pieces on on work. 

Perhaps one day I will sit and count them lol

First I started with a blank canvas and covered it with 

negative chipboard and some left over pieces.

I glued them in place with gel medium.

Once dry I gave it a coat of gesso to create 

a textured base to work on.

Then I sprayed it with many layers of Dylusions, glimmer mists

and paints. This creates a rich depth of colour.

I have adhered a selection of trinkets, embossed chipboard

buttons, wood veneers and beads to the 

canvas with gel medium

I added my favourite things, Scissors, paint brushes,old palette and much much more. 

Before I have adhered each piece I dry brushed it in gesso.

Then to finish I have sprayed it again with my selection of sprays.

I have added black gesso to the sides and rubbed over the edges 

and textured areas with gold paint. 

Here are some nice close ups of the Chipboard pieces and trinkets

The fun part of this kind of work is adding little bits to it

each day and seeing it grow and change. 

I can keep adding things over time if I like. 

Provided there is a perfect space for them. 

Some things I have left to last and adhered them when 

the canvas is dry, so they will stay a metallic colour

I love tassels at the moment, so had to add one, which of 

course has a splash of ink on it.

Angel wings from an old toy and recycled paint brushes

are added.

Of course one of my fav birds is an owl, so had 

to have one surrounded by old trinkets and bits

I have had stored for years.

This gorgeous trinket is an old earring, can you believe 

we ever used to wear things like that lol

And can you see the spray top of an old paint can,

I use them all the time so it had to be added.

Next 

My Favourite Girl Layout 

A sweet layout of my girl with her first guitar.

Not as much work in this as the canvas, 

but hopefully you will enjoy it too. 

I have used the Moroccan screen as a mask before spraying

matt black

I have actually treated the chipboard quite simply in this layout

and sprayed them matt black with a spray can.

I have cut the clock and trinket in half and placed either side

of the photo to bind the photo and layout together.

Add a few tassels, beads and of course flowers and you 

have it. Layout finished.

Thanks all for now

Don't forget to leave a comment to be in the running 

for a prize.

And we all love reading them 

Happy Crafting 

and see you at the June show!!