Every accomplishment starts
with the decision to try...
.....Gail Devers
First let me apologize...
I thought I could manage the 29 Faces Challenge...
despite having just started a new job...
and having prayer flags to complete for our
little mixed media group swap....
what I wasn't counting on was the time it would take
for my grandma body to adjust...lol
and just how tired I would be for the first two weeks...
nor was it for a lack of trying...
I did try to draw and paint some faces...
but I struggled and
completely overworked them...
I do enjoy this challenge so much...
and had no idea how I was going to catch up...
well that was until...
hello... gelli plate...
thankfully now...
I am feeling less tired...
and getting into the swing of things again...
and I so 'LOVE' my new job...
so it has all been worth it...
I am sorry that I have missed coming to your blogs...
and leaving you some love...
I promise I will be around to do that soon...
BUT...
today our little mixed media group got together...
and played with plaster and gelli plates...
my plate has been ordered but hasn't yet arrived...
so I was thrilled when Clare lent me hers...
and this afternoon...
I created all 8 faces...
and loved every minute of it...
it is only the second time I have played with the plate...
so I signed up with Julie Balzer's
and learned so so much...
she is running a different 'Getting Started' class every month...
and at $15... it was worth every cent...
each of these faces were painted onto the plate...
and then printed onto my paper...
fun... fun.. fun...
and I am even in front with one face now...
who would have thought...lol
click on any of the pics for a larger view...
and this morning we created plaster fabric...
the larger sheet is created from plaster gauze...
and the smaller from joint compound...
the joint compound is much smoother and lovely for painting on...
but I am seriously loving the texture with the gauze...
really looking forward to adding some color to it...
and we all made a little heart each...
this one is a mix of the gauze and the joint compound..
over a cardboard heart with little balls of newspaper glued on...
lots of lumpy bumpy texture...
It was another wonderfully creative day with my friends...
and we also swapped our prayer flags...
which I will share with you in the next post...
so until then...
happy days...
Jenny ♥
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WOW Jenny what a creativity and such a beautiful faces. Also your texture elements, fantastic work.
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Marja
I really love your faces, jenny! :) They look like graffiti. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteWOW JENNY! Love every one of these faces you created on the Gelli!!!My jaw hit the ground!
ReplyDeleteThe plaster fabric looks fun too! I think I am going to have to pack up and move near you!
Oh Jenny how simply GoRgEoUs your faces are...and what a bonus to be ahead.. I can totaly relate to the "Grandma Body' when getting back to work. When I started at Little People's Art Studio, I would come home and sit on the couch then fall asleep for an hour or two. Enjoy an, PLEASE use my gelli as much as you want....I forsee amazing creations coming from 'Jenny Camp'. <3 Clare. :)
ReplyDeleteWell done for catching up Jenny and actually being ahead!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your faces.... (Especially the one with the sun glasses!) I have just bought a gelli plate and have been a bit scared to use it!!!! I'm a bit weird like that! Maybe this weekend... I'll check out that class :)
love the heart too...
btw I just ordered the book you blogged about some time ago 'Creative Thursday' to take away on my hols...
contiuned good luck in your new job....
Karen x
oh jennty how fantastic that you went home and kept gelli-ing :) they look amazing , I just love them.....had a fanatsic day today with you both and going on big hunt for my gelli :)
ReplyDeletecant wait to paint my plaster either ;)
Wow Jenny, that's quite a catch-up! I love how you did your faces. Can't believe you did that with the gelli-plate! Can't wait to get mine to start experimenting! really wonderful work! Might have to do that workshop ....
ReplyDeleteI spent last weekend creating with others and it's amazing the vibe it gives off - I don't think I had ever been so productive either!
ReplyDeleteI was also introduced to the gelli plate concept while I was there and since then seem to be seeing the outputs all over the place. Your work has me even more convinced that I need to buy one....
love these!! the colors are amazing and i like the patterns (did you know if stencils were used?) these are very cool!
ReplyDeleteWow Jenny, these faces are amazing..sooooo creative...LOVE'em!! Would love to have a play with a gelli-plate, it's on my very long to do/try list! So glad to hear that you are enjoying your new job...and can't wait to see the prayer flag post...which reminds me...must make a start on our little swap ;) x x
ReplyDeleteOkay, I think YOUR post HERE finally convinced me to get a gelli plate! Everyone's talking about it, and frankly, I don't get all the fuss, but now I see something I never knew - and I DO have some gift certificates to Blick . . .hmmm.
ReplyDeleteLOVE what you've done here, LOVE the yellow and blue especially and good luck with adjusting to your new schedule! xoxo
Yes! Gelli Plates look like SO much fun! I am resisting the temptation to buy one. I am sure I am going to give in to the urge one of these days. ;) Have a beautiful weekend!
ReplyDeleteoh how fun. each piece is a joy to see.
ReplyDeleteplus i love your excitement over making these and playing with a Jelly plate, something i have never done.
your plaster pieces look wonderful too, they are like a map, i look at it and see endless possibilities.
So glad you like your job!
I love how versatile your female portraits are. Every time I think you can't come up with something new, there you go and do it again! Wonderful work!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! All the various faces are adorable.
ReplyDeleteHugs Anja
You have not convinced me about the grandma body! Tell me how can you be if you get 8 face up all at once. I think you are a super star well done and I like how you have created something differentfrom what you normally do!
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Wow! What a creative post this is - so much fun and filled to the brim with inspiration! I love how colorful your faces are :)
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Kristin
Oh my goodness, what a great art day you had, you certainly shouldn't be apologizing...You and Joanna from Fiddlesnips are making me want to check out Gelli Plates - I don't really understand what they are but you guys are having fun!
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing about gelli-plates, and now I am beginning to see the fun...and the beauty! Great work, super hero Jenny!!! Wow...
ReplyDeleteJenny! :D Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving me a lovely message!! I truly appreciate it!!! :D I really love the faces you've made! Love all the texture work and how they look very unique and original! Truly amazing! I adore the heart! :D Lovely! Have a lovely weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteMaria
wow Jenny so different from your other art. Very nice! Starting a new job is fun, but there is always so much to learn that you can find yourself pretty beat at the end of the day.
ReplyDeleteOh well, I don't even have a new job and already having trouble by creating a face everyday. It is fun, but it is hard to merge into dauly life. It sure is a challenge.
ReplyDeleteLove these faces and thanks for sharing the class. I'm thinking of buying a gelli plate myself, did some printing with gellatine and it was so much fun, but a lot of work. This plate sounds good to a lazy girl :)
Awe, thank you! You made my day, xoxo!
ReplyDeleteI didn't find the challenge until a day or 2 ago so like you, I had to play catch-up! Your work is delightful and I love all the bright colors!
ReplyDeletePS...I think I am going to have to order a gelli plate....
wonderful faces and gelli and plaster play dear Jenny (say that 5X quickly) ...you girls certainly know how to have fun!
ReplyDeleteI so enjoy your posts ... the quotes you share and always inspiring artwork ... such a treat!!!
thank you !
oxo
I love all these faces Jenny! And congrats on your new job, that is a hard transition to make, so I can understand your struggle with time and energy! I have fallen behind myself, I need to get busy this weekend!
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