Making do.

Make do and Mend

     This was a painting I did with acrylic paint and canvas.

Just in case you hadn't noticed the canvas has a really big hole in it and a little slit in the bottom left corner, it was bought like this. (Discounted too  :D:D)

     I wanted to do something quite fun so I thought the tentacles would be a good decision as I could chose any colours I wanted, I went for the blues and greens because they're cool colours, literally, and that's what you kind of expect from sea creatures right?

     Anyway, this was really good fun to do, it allowed me to be really swishy and creative, you can just let it all out with a painting like this. :):)

Skulls and Roses

Skulls and Roses

My Iron fist shoes there too ;)

          This is a pretty classic mix, the skull and the roses.

      It is also a very inspirational design, you can do almost anything with the skull and the rose and people will love it. The elegance of the Rose balances out the dim story behind the skull, they go hand in hand.


     I've taken a big interest in the skull and the rose ever since i've decided tattoo's were a gods gift.
Like I said, it's a classic!!
 So, I took it apon myself to have another shot at the skull and rose.

         My first attempt was tattooed onto my left foot. :):):)

   My second attempt has been put onto canvas using acrylic paint.
 It came out beautiful and it is based on a more traditional tattoo style. I personally think I did a pretty ace job but I think maybe more practice for the style of the rose. 

First canvas!!

First canvas painting!!

      This is my first ever canvas painting!!
I used Arcylic paint and I had to use it quite thick for the paint to look better on the canvas.

     My influence was obviously my previous posts about the candy skulls, I did have a go with chalk but the lines weren't very crisp so I tried it with the paint, unfortunately for me, my brushes suck!! So the lines aren't very clean at all. :S:S

     I know that this isn't perfect but like I said it was my first, so I only used the smaller canvas which was a shame because if it was bigger I could have easily put more detail in it.
    

Practice makes perfect!! So i'll have to keep practicing.  :):)

     All in all I think I did pretty well, and I will deffinately be using this media again!!


Watercolour

Watercolour pencils

So I did quite a 'heavy' impression of my own eye.
Using watercolour pencils. These are pretty new to me but i have had a little practice.

Well it didn't turn out exactly as planned but I adore the way it turned out!!First I used the colour pencils to quickly sketch out the shapes and then shade in the colour, when I was done I used a wet paintbrush and literally just brused over the top, I think I used a litle bit too much water hence the splashes and the way the colours have run, but I really think it gave a really good effect.

I loved the technique because it was super quick and I find it hard to work neatly with paint so it was just how I like it!!!

It probably isn't how you're supposed to use the watercolour pencils but...... who cares?!?!!
What kind of artist would I be if I stuck to the rules? :):)
I would advise giving it a go, the colours are fantastic and it really wasn't difficult.

Perfect. <3

Day Of The Dead!!

Day of the dead!!

Nope, not today.

However!! I've become very obssed with the art work involved, and the way it has expanded.
I think everyone has an idea in their head what the sugar/candy skulls look like so there is such a wide variety of beautiful art!!
It's become a big hit with the trick or treaters as well I've noticed, face paints and masks are being created and brought to life on Halloween night, and also in some music videos I've seen. My favourite bit is that they make for amazing tattoo's!! It would be an amazing photo shoot as well.

 Jewellery is being made with these designs on, shoes, shirts and bags.
What an amazing idea.
    

   








 I  had ago on my own face and honestly it's much harder than it looks with face paints, especially the rubbish ones I ended up with!! But you know what they say, "A good work man never blames his tools" so yeah. :(:(   :D

     I think It's inspired me enough to do a bit of an art project on, who knows what I'll come up with!!! :D:D:D

My own attempt.

Iron Fist

Iron FIST

My all time favourite alternative label.
It's one of THE very best!! (In my opinion)
It's a complete clothing line but their shoes are a goddess' gift!!
They're like nothing you've ever seen before, and neither have your friends!!
I don't know a person that doesn't adore at least 3 pairs of Iron Fist shoes!!
Unfortunately for me I only own 2 pairs, sucks to be me. :(:(

I've found that Iron Fist go absolutely crazy with their colours, on all of their products and the design is so perfect!! They have things to suit all the girlie's, sparkly shoes, sequined shoes but they still manage to get them to be so unique!! Perfection. <3

Have a nose at these beauties!!