Mixed Media ... I love you

Frolicking Fish in the Sea by ~HeatherSaulsbury on deviantART

I recently just discovered the joy of mixed media with my paintings.  I am not really sure why I hadn't attempted before now.  I was with my son at Barnes and Noble  and I was drooling over the craft magazines when I came across Cloth Paper Scissors.  It had this delightful  front page full of color and ideas.  I grabbed the magazine to feast my eyes and came across an article on putting resin on your paintings.  I had attempted this before but thought some directions might be a good idea.  I purchased the magazine and started to explore it at home.  It was FULL of wonderful creations and I was inspired.  It seem to say, there are no rules so do what you want.  This painting was my second attempt.  It was an a original acrylic that I didn't love but I liked it so I thought I would attempt to do something more with it.  I was going to do some journal writing and cartoon images but when I got it down to my space a whole other image was created.   I loved it.  I used paper, cloth, findings, washers, glitter and yarn.  I then covered the whole thing with decoupage glue.  The painting was a huge hit and has found a new home.  It also inspired me to go bigger so I am currently working on a 2ft by 4ft mixed media piece.

Hot Air Balloon Ride by ~HeatherSaulsbury on deviantART

Hot Night Tree with Moon by ~HeatherSaulsbury on deviantART
I just got some of my artwork back from Harry and he did a wonderful job of documenting them.  I love this image but I thought the original needed a little bit more so I added this wonderful full moon.

Just got the lumber for my first display of Artwork

I am so excited about my upcoming booth.  I got contacted via my website to participate in an upcoming festival in Stanwood and it will be the first time I am around with my art.  I have my work on display in a couple of different places but I am not there when people look at it so I am nervous and excited.  My husband is going to help me put the booth together and I am trying to create something attractive but functional so I can still move it.  So far my idea is to create the walls in 2 foot panel that hinge together.  We will see how the idea comes together

In my Heart Original Acrylic Painting by Heather Saulsbury

Sun Showers Original Acrylic Painting Art Video

Believe in Yourself! Inpirational Image

©heathersaulsbury

I originally painted this image with acrylics.  I had a very special relative in mind when I created this painting and we named it "Heather's Lagoon".  I enjoyed the bold colors and the scene so I transformed it with one of my art programs and created this inspirational background for my computer