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High Line – Mixed Media Painting

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This painting is inspired by the High Line in NYC.

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I really love the whole idea of having an elevated park and my favorite about it is the different perspective it gives of NYC .

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Probably every one of my visitors was “forced” to go there as it is a good excuse for me to walk there myself. I just love how different everything looks in any season , light and time.

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I feel the High Line is a different way to connect with this buzzing city. I chose a very different color scheme than usual for the background of this painting

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– Unbleached Titanium, Deep Magenta, Fluorescent Pink, Burnt Sienna and Hibiscus

 

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As always for those of you interested- here are the supplies I used:

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Have a gorgeous day

Comments (8)

  • Joi@RR

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    I have never been to New York and I don’t even want to admit it but I don’t know what the High Line is so I had to look it up – whew. Such a home body am I. I absolutely adore all the colors in this work. And guess what? I am not a pink person at all!! So…. that’s a real compliment from me!! Somehow the pink is perfect and it doesn’t even seem “pink” the way you mixed it all together and added the other bright colors to scene. As always you inspire me Nathalie. I’m off to try something pink – dear me… unbelievable!!! LOVE THIS. Xj.

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      YEahhh – Joi, I am not a pink person either :) How fun this inspires you to try it though – sometimes it is good if we just play with colors, right?

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  • Joanne

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    Fantastic! I love the High Line and this is a great interpretation. The colors are wonderful.

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  • Leadonna Kimmel

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    I so love this! The colors are fantastic! Still waiting for my new replacement paints from Jimmy and then I want to jump in and create something fun like this! (Hoping Jimmy didn’t forget about me! LOL!)

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      thanks Leadonna ! No – he did not forget about you – I sent you a the tracking number.

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  • Francine

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    stunning Natalie it’s an Awesome Word of art❤️

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Art Mesa 2015 in Madrid, Spain

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Yeah – Cuchy and I organizing another Art Mesa Mixed Media event in Madrid. It will be our fourth and we always had the best time our awesome students! Time to fresh up my 3 words of Spanish for the event on May 30th.

Here are the Classes:

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TALLER DE NATHALIE KALBACH – ArtVergnugen

 30.05.2015 – 10,00 hs. – 14,00 hs.

Comienza en el momento en que te sientas. Una experiencia que es claramente Art Journaling. Euforia, sensación de control, sorprendente capacidad de respuesta de los materiales artísticos, como si fueran simplemente una extensión de ti.

Hay una palabra para esta experiencia creativa: Artvergnugen! Es lo que hace de tu journal una obra de arte.

Acompaña a Nathalie es este taller de medio día y juega con los diferentes materiales y mediums artísticos. Aprende técnicas, consejos y trucos para llevar tu art journaling más allá y convertirlo en Artvergnugen.

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It starts the moment you sit down, an experience that is distinctly Art Journaling. A quick exhilaration, a sense of control, the art media’s surprising responsiveness as if they were simply an extension of you.

There is a word for this creative experience: Artvergnugen ! Artvergnugen is what makes your journal a piece of art.

Join Nathalie for a half day workshop and play with different art media and supplies. Learn techniques, tips and tricks to take your art journaling further and turn it into Artvergnugen. 

 

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TALLER M. CARMEN SÁNCHEZ “CUCHY” – Words on wood

30.05.2015 – 16,00 hs. – 20,00 hs.

¿Ves esos carteles de madera con frases creativas y te preguntas cómo hacerlos? ¿Piensas que tu escritura “no tiene gracia” y te gustaría que fuera espectacular?

No tienes excusa. En nuestro taller “words on wood”, con M. Carmen Sánchez (Cuchy), pintaremos un panel de madera, envejeciéndolo y haremos que nuestra cita favorita destaque con una tipografía elegante, divertida y escrita por tí.

Además, las técnicas aprendidas podrás utilizarlas en tu art journal o en trabajos de scrapbooking.

Acompáñanos y deja que hablen las palabras.

Do you see those wooden panels with witty quotes and do you ask yourself how to do them? Do you think your handlettering is “dull” and you would like to make it stunning?

You do not have any excuse. In our workshop “words on wood” with M. Carmen Sánchez (Cuchy), we will paint a wooden panel, distress it and we will make our favourite quote to pop up with an elegant and funny typo, handwritten by you.

Besides, you could use the learned techniques in your art journal or in scrapbooking works.

Join us and let the words speak

 

Besos and hope to see some of you there!

 

Comments (6)

  • Gabriela Seminario

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    Hi Nat! I just emailed Cuchy to see if there are spots available. I completely forgot to sing up before. I hope I’m not too late.

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      I think there should be still spots availiable- it would be awesome to see you again!!!

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  • ceciscrap

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    I´ll be there too!!!
    I have to think about “the Word” i show you this year.
    Besos guapa!!!

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Yeahhh so looking forward seeing you again Cecilia! And cannot wait to learn new spanish words :))))

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  • tesa

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    I´m very happy!!! Me and my sister will be there!.
    Será un verdadero “placer” volver a estar con vosotras.

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Born An Original or… In My Art Journal Today

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You were born an original, don’t die a copy!

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Love this! For this art journal spread I was trying out a new color combination –

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which I know I will use again – again- it was good just playing and finding things I would usually not work with :)

 

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I added some texture by mixing in soft body acrylic paints with Liquitex Flexible Modeling Paste – and also used several of my stamps- including the new Mark Maker Set.

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Here is a list of the supply :

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How do you like the color combination? Does it speak to you?

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  • mapperlmutter

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    This was a great color combination. The yellow is the perfect pop of color.

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  • Dee

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    I like these colors. But my faves are from yesterday

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  • Maura

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    Great color combo…and you are definitely an original!!

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  • nurse-ratchet

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    That is a very calming colour palette? Fab page!!

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  • yankeegirl

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    Awesome color combo, Nat!! Really caught my eye!

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  • jackiepn

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    Love those colors Nat! Your spread is gorgeous with a great sentiment! “)

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Abstract Kaffee Klatsch

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This Canvas was really fun to make. I used the Stencil in my Kaffee Klatsch Stamp Set with Heavy Gesso, and used the stamps with Acrylic Paints but also pressed into the gesso and paint surface as texture tools.

 

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I love how the patterns of the stamps became organic

 

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some hints of purple and orange as a contrast and finished up with a splatter of black acrylic ink.

 

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Here is what I used:

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Hope you are having a great week!

Comments (19)

  • keast

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    Really love the texture on this and your colors… Makes me happy and want to play.

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  • JAN KRASSNER

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    Natalie, this is fabulous! I love abstracts with lots of color and texture; and, this painting has it! What size is the canvas?

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  • leadonna

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    Love the colors and the texture, Nat! Beautifully done, as always!

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  • Sue Clarke

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    These are the colors which scream Nat to me!
    I know that you need to experiment with new colors but these just grab me and the texture is wonderfully full and I could just dive in and swim out of this snow.

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  • Barb J

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    The colors are just yummy. I really enjoy your work.

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  • Mary W

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    Gorgeous!

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  • maura

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    Fabulous texture!!

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  • rivonda

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    Thank You! Love me some abstract! :)

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  • stephanie

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    Stunning! Love the colors and texture

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    • stephanie

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      Also, when will you new stamps be available????/

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      • nathalie-kalbach

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        The stamps are coming in into stores every day now – I am seeing them popping up here and there – so hopefully soon :))))) Thank your for your interest!

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  • jackiepn

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    Yummy textures Nat!! I love the reveal of the colors underneath! So cool!

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Thanks Jackie – I like that too – it always a bonus !

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Liquitex Artist Night Workshops at Michaels – Friday Jan 30

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Are you anywhere near the locations below? Come and join us this Friday 30th, 2015 – from 7-8pm – I will be at the Edgewater location showing fun with Liquitex Pouring Medium and String Gel –Details and Sign -UP Information here

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Have an awesome day – and if you are on the East Coast – stay warm and safe!

 

Comments (5)

  • jtowndebrisno1

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    Hi Nat–I love your new color combo!
    Just want you to know that I have really enjoyed CJS2015 and all of the wonderful artist videos. I know that I’ll refer back to them throughout the year, until the end of November. And I have to say … Liquitex has amazing products for creating art! Best from me to you.

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  • Stephanie

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    Hi Nat – I wish there was one in Columbus, or at least Ohio. would love to do a demo session with you.

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Some day I might visit my friend Joe Rotella in OH and then maybe there will be a class ;)

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  • jackiepn

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    I checked this out earlier over at Liquitex- bummer none are anywhere close to me- but I will keep watching in case -someday!! “)

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Too bad Jackie! That woudl have been fun! But hey- someday I am sure :)

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Workshops in Toronto, Canada in March

Yeahh – I am coming back again to Bizzy B’s in Toronto to teach three workshops from March 13 – 15, 2015.

Friday, March 13 – WALK WITH ME: ALTERED BOOK CLASS – 6:30 – 10:00 PM 

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In this class, Nathalie will show you how you can turn an old, sad book in to something beautiful again! You will work with acrylic paints, acrylic inks, stamps, and stencils, and Nat will walk you through some fun sketching tricks. In the end, you will have a colourful creative keepsake filled with techniques that you can use for all kinds of Mixed Media and Art Journal projects.

NOTE: this is a different class from the altered book class that Nat taught at Bizzy B’s before!

Saturday, March 14 -ACRYLICS DEMYSTIFIED: TECHNIQUE & ABSTRACT CANVAS WORKSHOP – 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM 

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Join Nathalie for a full-day class to explore all kinds of different Acrylic Media – from Dumbledore to Merlin, from Acrylic Paints to Acrylic Inks, from String Gel to Pouring Medium, from Modeling Paste to Stucco and other fun stuff! Learn their magic – and put an end to the mystery of how to use these amazing helpers in your Mixed Media and/or Art Journaling projects. Learn not only how to use Acrylic Media and when to use them, but also put your own spell into 3 abstract canvases during the class. You will for sure have as much fun waving your new magic acrylic wand in the future as Nathalie does!

Sunday, March 15 – RAW CANVAS STAINING WORKSHOP – 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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The technique of painting on unprimed, raw canvas is most often associated with artists such as Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland, and Helen Frankenthaler, just to name a few. Colour-field artists poured, dripped, or brushed thinned paints onto the canvas that soaked through the surface and stained the fabric, creating a velvet-like appearance. Join Nathalie in exploring fun techniques of staining and painting raw canvas and open a whole new creative world to apply these techniques to stretched canvases, pillow cases, bags, home decor items, and even clothes!

 

More information and sign up info here at Bizzy B’s – I hope to see you there!

 

Comments (7)

  • Gerit

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    Wunderbar !
    I love you work and almost everything what comes with it;)

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  • Francine G

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    I can’t believe you are coming and I’m out of the country…. Darn I’m not lucky…. :-)

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Too bad Francine – so sorry to hear! Hope out of country means a great vacation though :)

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  • nurse-ratchet

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    First on the list….as soon as I heard you were coming in March …made Bizzy B put me down for all three before I knew what the workshops were! Now I know am thrilled!!!!,

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Can’t wait either Kelly!!! Always love to see you!!!

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State of the Union – Mixed Media Painting

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Finally I finished up this canvas which some of you might remember seeing me working on in the Liquitex video. And that is how long this canvas took me – about four months. Boy it just didn’t wanna come along and play with me …

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The scene on the canvas is from Liberty State Park – at the historical Ellis Island Train Station, where hopeful immigrants not going to NYC would go on a train ride to start their new lives somewhere in the U.S. The train station is pretty much in shambles though seems to get restored somewhat. From this spot you have an amazing view of the sparkling finance world of Manhattan across the Hudson River …if you actually heave your eyes over the totally destroyed historic ferry landing area  …remains of Hurricane Sandy. You can also see the skyline of Jersey City – behind the New Jersey 9/11 Memorial .

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For me this spots represents a very powerful and symbolic place in America.

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I used lot’s of acrylic media on this 12 x 14 inch Canvas of course :)

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Here is a list of what I used

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Have a wonderful day

Comments (16)

  • Francine G

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    Nathalie i love your canvas the textures, the details, colors combos and composition … I simple love your artwork…. Keep it going.

    Francine

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  • Mary W

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    This is awesome – giving not only the look but the feel of so much history and the life that vibrates through everything. Great work!

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  • Tina Gilbert

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    It’s absolutely GORGEOUS, Nathalie!!!

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  • Sabine Schneider

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    Fantastisch! Love all about it, besonders die Farbe!
    Inzwischen ist auch das pouring medium, ein paar Liquitex freestyle brushes und splatter brushes angekommen. Und ich hatte schon viel Spaß mit dem “splatter brush”.
    Liebe Grüße aus dem kalten und trüben Deutschland, Sabine

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Danke liebe Sabine :) YEAHH – freut mich dass Deine neuen Spielzeuge angekommen sind. Frohes Splattern- LOL. Liebe Grüße in die Heimat :)

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  • rivonda

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    That’s awesome, Nathalie! I love the colors. Pensive.

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  • mary

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    We are a young nation. I appreciate seeing the work of artists who feel the tensions and can represent our history and longings. Thank you for this.

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  • nurse-ratchet

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    The colours in the sky speak to me of new beginnings and the beautiful essense of hope! Stunning !

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Thank you Nurse Ratchet – I am glad that the colors in the sky came across as they were intended to be :)

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  • windinn

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    What a fabulous painting – love the concept, and the execution!

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Workshops at Pratt Institute CCPS – April 2015

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I am super excited to teach two day classes at Pratt Institute CCPS in NYC on the Manhattan Campus in April.

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Sunday April 19,   9.30 am – 4.30 pm

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Sunday April 26,  1pm – 4 pm

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Find the whole Spring catalogue for Pratt CCPS here

You can sign up at Pratt here

I hope some of you can and will join me – that would be awesome!

 

Comments (5)

  • Marjie Kemper

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    That’s awesome, Nat! What a great venue, and you can introduce art journaling to a whole new crowd. Go, girl!

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  • sunmoongal

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    Wow this is great. Congrats on these classes at Pratt. Super cool. Wish I was there!

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Thank you Denise – oh that would be cool to have you there!

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  • michelle

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    WHAT?? This. is . AWESOME!!! Congrats! Killing it in the big city girl! I wish I was there because I would SO sign up!

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    • nathalie-kalbach

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      Thank you so much Michelle! Too bad you are not living in the City anymore!!

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Hipster Wall Decor or Upcycled Embroidery Hoop

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When I was looking at my new Fiesta Stamp Set I all of a sudden was thinking of those paper cut silhouette wall decors of the 18th century and I started thinking about how this could be translated into a modern form.

Here is how the stencil and the masks look like :

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And the idea was born for this Hipster Version ;) I mono printed the background by placing the two masks that are included in my Fiesta Stamp Set on top of the Mono Printing Plate and then rolled different colors on top and printed several times also imprinting the stamps themselves to give some texture.

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using Liquitex Iridescence Gold Acrylic Paint I stamped the Fiesta Stamps over the masks.

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I spray painted the embroidery hoop in black – which was easy peasy and fast and then cut out the paper so it would fit to the back of the hoop. Using a Journaling Pen I started loosely writing text into the silhouette figures. To make sure that I would really write loosely but not overwrite the edges I placed the stencil for the men and the woman on top to protect the background.

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I adhered the Paper to the hoop with double sided tape and voila ….done :) That was fun.

 

Here are the supplies I used

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hope you like the Hipster Wall Decor :) 

Have a gorgeous day

Comments (8)

  • susan salyer

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    so many wonderful goodies went into the make of this . truly fabulous

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  • Mary Holshouser

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    I love silhouettes and your take on them is so unique.
    Using the embroidery hoop was a nice idea.
    The stamps made a great background.
    thanks for sharing a wonderful project.
    Illinois

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  • Viki B

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    This is such an awesome look! I love your designs.

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  • Sue D

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    Very cool hipster version!
    Sue in Ohio

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  • D.Ann C

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    What a cool silhouette variant and I’m in LOVE with that sumptuous background!! Sunny greetings from FL

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  • beverly

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    We like to get messy in Mississippi. Love the background paper.

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  • windinn

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    Love the fun and modern take with these stencils – it’s a beaut!

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