Sunday 30 August 2009

Mixed Media Monday "Stitches"


The theme at MMM is stitches. I made a 6 x 6 piece. The background is a mixed media collage with fabric, lace, tissue and fibre to create some texture. I then painted over it with different acrylic paints including some Stewart Gill Alchemy paints, oh and Gesso of course; finally some stamping and inking.I then added some antique buttons and stitching of course, seeing that was the theme.

25 comments:

Anneke said...

it is a wonderful piece astrid.
love the texture and how you mixed the colors.

Sandy said...

Wow Astrid this is amazing.
Wonderful dsign and work. Love them.

Anke said...

Wunder...wunderschön liebe Astrid.

Eine schöne Woche
wünscht Dir
Anke

My name is Cindy said...

A lovely piece Astrid!

Rika said...

Stunning card, love your background!

Rosie said...

Gorgeous piece of art Astrid! I love all the texture and the soft colours! Neat stitching!! =)

Limarea said...

This is beautiful, love the colors :)

RedLan said...

So beautiful. I love the buttons more.

vintage wil said...

This is beautiful ! love the colors!!

indybev said...

This is such a beautiful piece, Astrid. The colors are subtle and the texture brings interest to the vintage embellishments. I love it.

Yvonne said...

Beautiful, Astrid!

Sherry Goodloe said...

Hello Astrid - nice to meet you :) Love your Monday artwork!

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on mine as well :)

Lori Saul said...

Lovely vintage piece Astrid and the stitchery adds so much!

My Creative House said...

Astrid your work is so beautiful love the texture, the image you have used and the soft colors.

*jean* said...

so very pretty & feminine!!

Iren said...

This is so lovely Astrid!!!

Hugs

Diane said...

Oooh, Astrid - this piece is GORGEOUS! Love all the texture, layers and interest you've created! Diane

Ozstuff said...

Astrid, I think I overdo the word "exquisite" when I come to your artwork but really there is no other word to describe your beautiful collages. This one is superb, and I enjoyed reading about all the steps taken to achieve such a result. Standing ovation from me.

froebelsternchen said...

Oh WOW! PERFECT!

hugs Susi

Viola said...

Einfach wunderschön, Astrid! Klasse! Liebe Grüße! :-)

Taluula said...

Astrid, this is a work of art. Very beautiful.

Katrina said...

What a beautiful soft piece, love the colours

Janny said...

Beautiful!

WendyK said...

Fabulous piece of work Astrid

Jann said...

Gorgeous piece of art!

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