Surface Textures Archives - Peony and Parakeet

Impressionistic Floral Painting on Structure Paste

Päivi — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:06:16 +0000

This week, I show how I made an extraordinary floral painting with acrylics and structure paste. See how I achieved the historical look! I call this piece “Old Art Yearning” because I desperately miss Europe’s palazzos and museums. It would definitely be the time to pack the bags for a few-day trip to Vienna or […]

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5 Ways Music Can Improve Your Art

Päivi — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 16:39:22 +0000

This mixed media collage is called “Opera”. For me, visual images have always been more important than sounds, but I still think that there’s a lot in common and a lot to learn from music. Tip 1: Let Music Challenge You! How would jazz look like as a collage? Paint the voice of your favorite artist! Create […]

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Gobelin Tapestry in Mixed Media

Päivi — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 10:31:13 +0000

I like the sources of inspiration be quite distant. They should not instantly make my mind figure out the result. While packing craft supplies to empty a sewing room for renovation, I found some pieces of woven upholstery fabric. Those reminded me of a Gobelin tapestry, the woven wall hangings. You could think there’s nothing more conservative […]

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How to Trust Yourself when Creating Art

Päivi — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 06:00:13 +0000

When I begin creating art, I often have petty thoughts like: “I want to draw a flower” or “I want to create something pink.” Even if I create regularly many times a week, I am still bothered by the fear of failure. I know I have to handle that at as soon as it comes, preferably […]

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Bad Art – How to Fix Mistakes?

Päivi — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 12:00:02 +0000

Have you ever created something you absolutely hate? Did you make a page in your art journal that makes you want to tear off the page? Did you create a card that you don’t want to keep neither give? I do that almost daily, with the exception that I don’t call that artwork finished. Making mistakes […]

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