Sharing a page done a couple of months ago as a DT page for Meg's Garden, who was the featured sponsor for the challenge blog Once Upon A Sketch. The paper I've used is called "Summer Beauty" and is from the latest paper release called "Ode To A Summers Day" collection. I really love the gorgeous deep colours in this collection and I've combined this paper with some stamping, embossing, water colour and distress stains.
Those of you who are scrapbookers or mixed media artists will know immediately from these images who I spent the morning with. These are pictures of my page created in a class with the amazing Anna Dabrowska or Finnabair as she is probably more widely known. We all know what a brilliant artist and creative person she is, but she is also a wonderful, wonderful teacher. Her absolute joy, enthusiasm and excitement for what she does is entirely infectious. Her demonstrations and explanations of techniques is both captivating and clear. Every lady left her class with a piece of 'art', Finnabair in 'style' but yet unique and personal. She is also a very warm, genuine and fun person to be with.
Stunning layout!!! Love the rich colour! And your layout was gorgeous at Finn's class! Are you going to reveal the full layout on your blog? It's so cool!!
ReplyDeleteLove your layout , love how you worked the papers with the embossing, stamping & inking, the middle just stands out, very artistic feel :)
ReplyDeleteYes it was awesome to see Finn in person yesterday, amazing talented lady, your layout with all the metal layers, just gorgeous. You should show and tell soon :)
Stunning LO. Wow I'm so impressed!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, Gayle! You ROCK!!!
ReplyDeleteWow.. wonderful creating! The layout looks stunning and the style of Finnibair is unique and totally mind blowing!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing page. I just LOVE the deep rich colors you worked with here. Amazing once again my sweet friend.
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I just love the acid greens and ochres in this piece .... And thedimensionality is amazing .... That was a lot of painstaking cutting to achieve that ... Gorgeous as always Gail!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous page Gayle, in the most amaaaaayzing colours!! And your Finnabair inspired piece is fantastic too!! Suits you to a T.
ReplyDeleteYour page is just divine, bright, bold and stunning.
ReplyDeleteLove the "Finn sneak" but we want to see more.....pllllleeeeeaaaaasssseeee.
I am off tomorrow afternoon to take one of her classes here in VIC. So excited.
Wow, what a fantastic page! It’s always a pleasure seeing what you are up to. Very inspiring, Gayle!
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Hugs,
Gaby
brilliant, captivating and electric energy xoxoxo
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Gorgeous LO Gayle.. the mix of colours are beautiful and I love your textured leaves!! OOOH those sneaks of Finnabair's class look divine... I have booked all 4 of her classes in Brisbane for this weekend and I can't wait!! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing page, your creation just pops from the white background. Love, love, love all the tiny details that make up this display.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely stunning as ever, I can't believe you can come up with so many different things each time
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say that hasn't already been said - you really are incredibly versatile and master any techniques and mediums. The result is ALWAYS absolutely stunning! just love to check out all the subtle but oooh so fantastic details, a little water colour here a little flick there and voilà!! another master piece has been born! I know exactly what you are talking about re Finn, she is such a warm and generous person and mindbogglingly talented too. Please do share your Finn inspired page here on your blog, the sneak looks amazing!! xoxox
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