Don't throw away your leftovers.

I did something the other day,

and I want to share the idea with you all. I don't know about you, but when I paint I always keep a sheet of paper to try out my mixed paint before adding it to my painting. Many, many times I've seen some beautiful combinations of color and some great "designs" in these sheets. Now I got the idea to put them to "use". I have this little cutting tool, squared, and I remove the bottom lid to be able to see excactly what I cut. My squares are sized 3.5 by 3.5 cms. and when cut, they actually look like small art pieces. I could have added some details to them, but I want them clean so that the inspiration comes from the colors only.

If I find there are too many white spots on them I'll use the leftover paint on my brush to add in, instead of washing it out in the water. I have glued mine down in my sketchbook, but they can be used in many different ways. As small reminders to a friend, to decorate a postcard or as pure inspiration as I did. And I'm sure there are many more ways to use them too.

I made three rows, so in these two pics you see the same row twice. My nine squares are mostly done using twinks, and they are so pretty. I'm that kind of person that get inspired from colors, so to look at these beauties most often result in new ideas. Also it's possible to discover new color combos this way. I never think of any of this while painting, it just happens and then it's fun to look for the best squares later on. I'm sure I will start a new journal for these squares only, what a beautiful journal that will be when filled.

Just a little idea from me to you.


One day later I found my quote journal and I've written on right pages only. Just as if I was waiting for this idea to show up. Now, my squares are glued in there. Yay! This gives me a lot of inspiration in one journal, both quotes and lovely colors.

Each left side in my journal has room for six pieces, and they are stunning to look at. Below is my latest page, don't they look great? I even held back from painting in all the white and it's just so amazing. My journal has a pocket in it so I save my squares in there until I find it's time to play again.

Oh how fun this is, I can already feel the joy of filling in my journal with these little bits of "leftovers". Amazing to see, can be useful and pure joy when doing it. Can a girl wish for more?

Cups, cups and more cups.

I'm glad the Olympics is over now. I've not spent much time watching it, but a little and it has disturbed my daily work. Now things can get back to normal.
I still want to make some simple art, but it's so hard. I will keep trying though and perhaps I can make something to show off.
My cup no.11 belongs to a blogging friend. I fell for this one the minute I saw it. I found a suitable fabric, and there it is. The Queen cup.

Do you find it easy to make simple art? A couple of colours and details close to nothing. What I admire the most is the simplicity, the clean feeling and the greatness of the simple artpiece. I wonder if I can ever make one like that. 
No.12 is one from my sisters collection. The whole cup is heart- shaped. My painting doesn't show that as good as I wanted it to do, but I hope you can see it.

Awhile back Hanna Anderson (ihanna) shared some inspiration and one of her inspirational blogs were this one. 
She makes the most beautiful art, simple and with great impact. I really admire what she does. Have a look and see yourself!
No.13 is what I call a cabin cup. Simple and with a touch of the 70's.

 No.14 is from my sister too. What made me choose to paint this one was a blog I'm reading at the moment. It's a cool blog with cool people and it inspires me alot. Have a look here and see if it inspires you too.

I wasn't able to paint this cup as it is. The handle is one whole piece and the cup is kind of squared. I think it was inspired from Spain with the Flamenco dancer.

That's all for now, tomorrow is a new week. Take good care everyone!

Colours right now

In our local shops right now.

The other day I was out looking for spring inspiration in our local shops. A lot of new things to observe. I love shoes and have to show you some images. Otherwise the colours are pretty much the same as every spring. I should ofcourse have been in some of the many "flowerlands" but I wasn't.

What have you been up to lately?



Wish you all the best!

Wow...are all these pictures from my blog ?

I did something again, this time I made a little collage of my previous used pictures. It's a challenge but so far so good. Now I have to take my camera and go for a lot of new inspiring images. Perhaps I'll pay our local shops a visit. There might be some inspiring things at the time. Lots of new things for the spring and that's exactly what I need right now.

I felt the spring.
Just when I had started to prepare for spring the snow fell again, and probably will do several times before spring is actually here. As I see it this is absolutely the worst time of year, but also the time for joyful expectations.
So lets hope for a nice and warm spring soon.



 

Have a look at some of my favourites.

Hi again. Now I will write about some people I've found 'out in space.' They are all very skilled people but in different areas though. The first one I found out about was girl called Thea. I've seen quite a lot people making kanzachi but she's the best. Have a look here, she makes the most delicate and tasteful things.

The next one is a girl called Hanna, and she has an explosive mind when talking about art and crafts. She inspire me all the time. Have a look at her archives, there's a lot to dive in. One evening is not enough in this colourful place.

The third one, I came to through Hannas place. It's a girl who is painting the most beautiful birds in watercolours. This is a very inspiring blog too.
I hope you all take some time to have a look.
ENJOY!!