art stuff: 15 minutes of mixed media
Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 1:00AM So my journal is filling up and I am still loving it. This is keeping me honest- getting me into the studio, onto my stool, paintbrush in hand.
This is what I had on the table ready to go: a few colors of paint, a scraper, two paintbrushes, a fine tip sharpie, two fat tip acrylic paint pens- black and white, one roll of washi tape, scissors, a glue stick, and a sheet of painted deli paper.
I allow myself to have a few supplies on hand so that I do not cut into my 15 minutes looking for stuff. I never spend more than 5 minutes gathering these things, to keep the challenge honest- which is to say, QUICK!
Pre-selecting some supplies also adds to the challenge. I must work with what is in front of me- no sneaking into the paint drawer without cutting into my time. The clock is always ticking.
I love how this one turned out. The colors, the design, all of it. I am loving those glossy blue dots. If you haven't given this a whirl yet, I hope you will hop on board! Enjoy!
Reader Comments (6)
wow Rae, this is stunning! You do color so well! As someone who works full time, this is something I should try!
Love your use of color. Saw something on instagram and had to come check you out. What a nice exercise. Will try it!
Hello, finally got to your blog after finding you on IG!! Love this 15 minute idea and this came out GORGEOUS!!
Excited and can't wait to join in on documenting our lives, what a fun and creative way to bring in 2014.
I can see myself getting lost in your pretty blog here too, so much to drool over.
Have a great day and thanks for the inspiration!
So glad you found this Sharon. It has really changed how I look at a few minutes of time in the studio! Can't wait to see what you do!
Hi Hanna! The 15 minutes of mixed media has changed how I create on days I thought I didn't have time! I'm so glad you found this!
Thank you for your kind words about the blog! I hope you'll come back and read more!
I think were all going to have a real blast creating our planners together in the new year!
Can't wait to see what you create!
Hi Dawn! So glad you're finally able to connect with me. Sometimes technology is a fickle thing!
I really hope you will give the 15 minutes of mixed media to try- I am enjoying it so much. As for documenting our lives in 2014, I think we are going to have fun and be creative with these planners in a whole new way! Thank you for all of your kind words!