Fin Styled Canvas

Ok, so it's not a REAL canvas but my version of one. It's a recycled box that is covered with text, design and homemade papers. So let me start at the beginning. I've been blown away by the artist Anna Dabrowska aka Finnabair. In particular by this canvas. 

Last night my friend Jen did a gorgeous canvas on Ustream. Watching her work through the process really gave the courage to give it a try. Thanks Jen (and Eileen!!) =0)

This is what it looked like before the spray inks, etc:

I had visions of keeping the colors light and shabby chic. That never works out for me, lol! At this point she got a generous coating of gel medium to make sure all those goodies stayed glued down. Then I covered all but her face with a light coat of gesso. I KNOW!! It was so scary to do. But after that the fun began with spray inks.

I like how she looked before the gesso and sprays too so I might do another one with that look as well.

I didn't take any pics of the spraying, etc. process but I did record it on UStream. You can see that here.

Here are few close ups:

Here's the products I used:

Vintage graphic from Graphics Fairy (I believe, it's where I get most of my collage elements)

Assorted text, Design and homemade papers

Mesh tape

Foil tape
The Paper Studio Typewriter Alpha Embossing Folder

Matte Medium

Gesso

Both purchased and handmade flowers

Micro Beads

Assorted found items and charms

Homemade spray inks (I use Tulip Fabric Dye making small portions following manufacturers directions and putting into travel size misters.)

Pearl Ex powders

Gilders Paste

Thanks for looking!