Hello, it’s Robyn with you today sharing an art journal page. As mixed media artists we tend to try lots of different styles of pages, trying to find our style, favourite colours and images that speak to us. Lately I have been doing some research into abstract styles and came across the work of Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of abstract art. If you are an Aussie of a certain age or a fan of rock band Silverchair, you will already be familiar with Piet’s style as it inspired the cover of the album Young Modern. Piet’s work features strong primary colours and linear lines.
My page features stamps by Dina Wakley and the quote ‘kindle your spark of madness’. In the words of Robin Williams – ‘You’re only given a spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.’
Watch the video here:
Supplies Used:
- Strathmore Art Journal
- Dina Wakley stamps – Primative Icons, Handwritten Quotes
- Dina Wakley stencils – Mod, Tracks
- Acrylic paint in muted green/blues/turquoise, red, yellow, orange, pink
- Golden Turquois (Phthalo) fluid acrylic paint
- Liquitex Gesso
- Liquitex Matt Medium
- Ranger Archival Ink – Jet Black
- Posca black pen
- Prismacolour pencil – teal
- Dictionary paper
I hope you enjoyed learning how this project comes together. As always, don’t forget to pop by Lulu Art & Friends Facebook page to say hi or share
your project or leave a comment on my blog, www.purplesalt.net
Robyn